Noteworthy: The junior scored Long Beach Poly’s first touchdown of the season on a fumble returned and added two sacks. Timu played offensive line and defensive line all night in Poly’s 24-7 victory against Downey in a season opener on Aug. 21.
Long Beach Poly’s Sammy Timu scores on an interception in the first quarter as Poly defeats Downey in a non-league game and season opener for both teams on Friday August 21, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Long Beach Poly’s Sammy Timu scores on an interception in the first quarter as Poly defeats Downey in a non-league game and season opener for both teams on Friday August 21, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)
Junior Sammy Timu has been named the Press-Telegram Boys Athlete of the Week after scoring a defensive touchdown and two sacks in Long Beach Poly’s season opening victory at Downey on Aug. 21, 2026. (Photo by John W. Davis)
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Long Beach Poly’s Sammy Timu scores on an interception in the first quarter as Poly defeats Downey in a non-league game and season opener for both teams on Friday August 21, 2026. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer)