Wilson Swimmers Sweep Millikan in Decisive Victory

Bruins dominate both girls' and boys' varsity meets in electric atmosphere

Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:37am

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The Long Beach Wilson Bruins swim teams delivered a commanding performance, sweeping the Millikan Rams in both the girls' and boys' varsity meets. The girls' team won 117.5-52.5, while the boys cruised to a 138-32 victory in an electric atmosphere at Millikan's Natatorium.

Why it matters

This decisive win for Wilson highlights the strength and depth of their swim program, as they look to repeat as Moore League champions and make a strong showing in the upcoming CIF championships. The meet also showcased the team's emphasis on building a positive culture and supporting each other, which has been a key focus this season.

The details

On the girls' side, Wilson took first place in every event except the 100 backstroke, which was won by Millikan's Mckenna Rosenberg. Wilson seniors Kate Tunnicliff and Abby Billish had standout performances, with Tunnicliff winning three individual events and Billish earning two individual wins and contributing to relay victories. The Wilson boys' team was even more dominant, winning 138-32. Sophomore Aidan Conrey led the way with wins in the 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly, while juniors Pakal Rejon and Vaughan Baker also had strong showings.

  • The meet took place on Thursday, April 17, 2026, just two weeks before the start of league play.
  • Wilson is looking to sharpen up their performance before the CIF championships begin.

The players

Kristin Barth-Kredell

Wilson Girls' Swim Head Coach

Bando D'sa

Wilson Boys' Swim Coach

Mckenna Rosenberg

Millikan swimmer who won the 100 backstroke event

Emmylou Kennedy

Wilson freshman who won the 500 freestyle event

Kate Tunnicliff

Wilson senior who won three individual events and was part of the winning 200 medley relay team

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What they’re saying

“I think the girls did an amazing job considering where we're at in our training, and they showed up and had some fun on the blocks and raced really well.”

— Kristin Barth-Kredell, Wilson Girls' Swim Head Coach

“It's noisy, it's loud, it's a great atmosphere. On a Thursday night, two weeks out from league, what more do you want? It's exciting.”

— Bando D'sa, Wilson Boys' Swim Coach

“We want to turn this program into what it used to be. We have some of the best boys here and some of the best coaches. We just want to go out there, have fun and swim fast.”

— Vaughan Baker, Wilson Junior Swimmer

What’s next

Wilson is focused on the upcoming championship stretch, looking to repeat as Moore League champions and advance in CIF. The team is working to sharpen their performance during the taper period before the big meets.

The takeaway

This decisive victory for the Wilson swim teams showcases the program's strength and depth, as well as their emphasis on building a positive team culture. As they prepare for the league and CIF championships, Wilson is poised to continue their success and cement their status as one of the top swim programs in the region.