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Wilson girls water polo earns final CIF-SS Open Division playoff spot
The Bruins will face top-ranked Mater Dei, No. 4 Orange Lutheran, and No. 5 San Marcos in Pool A
Jan. 30, 2026 at 8:31pm
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The Long Beach Wilson girls water polo team has earned the final spot among the eight teams selected for the CIF Southern Section Open Division playoffs. The Bruins, who finished the regular season 17-11 and 5-0 in the Moore League, will compete in Pool A alongside No. 1 Mater Dei, No. 4 Orange Lutheran, and No. 5 San Marcos.
Why it matters
Making the prestigious Open Division playoffs is a major accomplishment for the Wilson girls water polo team, as they will now have the opportunity to compete against some of the top programs in Southern California. The Bruins' inclusion in the Open Division field highlights the strength of the Moore League and Long Beach's water polo talent.
The details
As the No. 8 seed in the Open Division, the Wilson Bruins will face a daunting task in Pool A, which features three teams ranked ahead of them. However, the Bruins have proven their mettle by finishing the regular season undefeated in league play and earning a spot in the elite eight-team field.
- The CIF Southern Section Open Division playoffs will begin on February 15, 2026.
The players
Wilson Bruins
The girls water polo team from Long Beach Wilson High School, who finished the regular season 17-11 overall and 5-0 in the Moore League.
Mater Dei
The top-ranked girls water polo team in the CIF Southern Section Open Division playoffs.
Orange Lutheran
The No. 4 seed in the CIF Southern Section Open Division playoffs.
San Marcos
The No. 5 seed in the CIF Southern Section Open Division playoffs.
What’s next
The CIF Southern Section Open Division playoffs will begin on February 15, 2026, with the Bruins facing their challenging Pool A opponents.
The takeaway
Wilson's inclusion in the prestigious CIF Southern Section Open Division playoffs is a testament to the strength of the Moore League and the talent of Long Beach's girls water polo programs. The Bruins will have their work cut out for them, but this opportunity to compete against the best teams in Southern California will only make them better.
