LONG BEACH, CAILF., USA -- Wilson's Samantha Moreno (1) dives for the ball against Poly during their Moore League game in Long Beach, Calif. on February 2, 2012. The Jackrabbits defeated the Bruins, 2-0. See more pictures>>
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BELLFLOWER, CAILF., USA -- St. John Bosco football player Bryce Treggs hugs his grandmother, Kathy Treggs, after the schools National Signing Day ceremony in Bellflower, Calif. on February 1, 2012. Treggs did not commit to a school, telling the crowd gathered in the gym that he'll announce where he is going at 4:30 on Fox Sports West. He then added, "So tune in!" See pics>> St. John Bosco | Poly
LONG BEACH, CAILF., USA -- Poly's Jordan Bell (2) takes a shot against Compton's Roman Priutt (33) during their Moore League game in Long Beach, Calif., on December 23, 2011. See more pictures>>
LONG BEACH, CAILF., USA -- Millikan's Oscar Preciado is held down by Poly's AJ McKee in the 113 pound class during their meet in Long Beach, Calif. on December 22, 2011. See more photos>>
LONG BEACH, CALIF. USA -- Jordan's Andre Sppinger (10) tries to get past Wilson's Billy Kazane (24) and Moe Jones (12) during their Moore League game in Long Beach, Calif. on December 21, 2011. See more pictures>>
DOWNEY, CALIF. USA -- Cabrillo's Oscar Ochoa (9) and St. John Bosco's Angel Covarrubias (7) battle for the ball during the North OC Tournament at Warren High School in Downey, Calif. on December 19, 2011.
ROLLINGS HILLS ESTATES, CALIF. USA -- Peninsula High's Jack Hensley (4) goes up against Cabrillo's Laron Barns (34) during their non-league game in Rolling Hills Estates, Calif., on December 12, 2011. See more pictures>>
BELLFLOWER, CALIF. USA -- St. John Bosco's Braiten Madrigal (3) goes up for a shot against Millikan's Josh Streeter (4) during their pre-season game in Bellflower, Calif., on December 9, 2011. See more pictures>>
CARSON, CALIF. USA -- Carson HIgh's Roger Jones on Monday, November 28, 2011, in Carson, Calif. Jones transferred from Compton High this year and has been a huge addition for Carson. See more pictures>>
LOS ALAMITOS, CALIF. USA -- Los Alamitos' Jordyn Schnabl (13) joins her teammates as they wipe tears from their eyes after their loss to Marymount during the SoCal Regional Division I finals in Los Alamitos, Calif. on November 29, 2011. The Griffins lost to the Sailors, 3-1. See more pictures/Buy Reprints>>
BELLFLOWER, CALIF. USA -- Mayfair's \Marcus Harden (26) is consoled by Coach Darrel Turner after their loss to La Serna during their first round of the CIF Southeast Division playoff game at Ron Yary Stadium in Bellflower, Calif., on November 18, 2011. See more pictures>>
TORRANCE, CALIF. USA -- South High's Erika Eastley (3) after their 3-0 lose to La Salle in the CIF-SS Division 2A semifinals in Torrance, Calif., on November 15, 2011. See more pictures>>
PARAMOUNT, CALIF. USA -- Tennis fans watch Paramount High battle Wilson HIgh during their CIF Division III playoff match in Paramount, Calif. on November 14, 2011. See more pictures>>
LONG BEACH, CALIF. USA -- Wilson HIgh's Maxwell Irving (12) looks to take a shot past Murrieta Valley's Ben Schleunige (9) during their CIF playoff game in Long Beach, Calif. on November 10, 2011. See more pictures>>
DOWNEY, CALIF. USA -- Mayfair's Jerry Smith (4) celebrates their win against Downey during their game in Downey, Calif. on September 2, 2011. See more pictures / buy reprints>>
LONG BEACH, CALIF. USA -- Lakewood's J.P. Crawford (2) throws a ball he fielded to first base against Poly during their game at Blair Field on March 22, 2011, in Long Beach, Calif. See More Pictures / Buy Reprints>>
Cerritos High School's Alwin Firmansyah competes in the Boys 200 Yard 4 x 50 Breast Relay during the 40th. Annual Millikan Relays at the Belmont Plaaza Olympic Pool in Long Beach, Calif. on March 19, 2011.
Poly's Ryan Anderson (34) hangs his head after the Jackrabbits lost to Mater Dei, 72 to 55, in their CIF playoff game at Long Beach (Calif.) City College on March 12, 2011. See more pictures / Buy reprints >>
Poly High cheerleader do what they do best - cheer - during their CIF playoff game in Long Beach, Calif. on March 8, 2011. Poly defeated Palisades Charter, 77 to 46. See more pictures / buy reprints >>
Gahr's Davon Potts (0) celebrates their win over Mayfair during their CIF-SS Division II championship game in Anaheim, Calif. on March 5, 2011. Gahr defeated Mayfair, 63 to 48. See more pictures / buy reprints>>
Despite the fouls from Corona Centennial's Chris Popov (3) and Dominique Nelson (22), Poly's Ryan Anderson (34) manages to hold on to the ball during their CIF-SS Division I championship game in Anaheim, Calif. on March 5, 2011. Poly defeated Centennial, 68 - 52. See more picture / buy reprints>>
The St. Anthony girl's basketball team just won the CIF-SS Division IV Championship, but you wouldn't know it by their reactions. The Saint's Jourdan Coooer (33), Kendall Cooper (12), Chandler Hixon (31) and Raquel Johnson (5) simply walked off the court as the buzzer rang out signaling the end f their 53 to 44 defeat over Oak Christian in Anaheim, Calif. on March 4, 2011. See more pictures / buy reprints>>
Poly's Alexis Moore (3) goes up for a shot against Etiwanda's Tyler Lacour (33) during their CIF-SS semifinal game in Anaheim, Calif. on March 1, 2011. See more pictures / buy reprints>>
See more pictures / buy reprints>>PARAMOUNT, CALIF. USA -- Paramount's Antonio Salgado (13) celebrates one of his two goals against Lompoc Cabrillo during their CIF-SS Division III playoff game in Paramount, Calif. on February 25, 2011. Paramount defeated Lompoc Cabrillo, 4 to 1. See more photos / buy reprints>>
BELLFLOWER, CALIF. USA -- Mayfair's Brian Wright (23) is fouled by Bellflower's Dezmond Smith (5) during their final Suburban League game in Bellflower, Calif. on February 11, 2011. See more photo/buy reprints>>
Long Beach Poly's Roschon Prince (1) reacts during their loss to Bishop Gorman during the Nike Extravaganza at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, Calif. on February 5, 2011. Poly went in to the game undefeated with a record or 22-0. See more pictures>>
Poly High's Jordan Bell (32), Rueben Strickland (31) and Earnest Pettway (15) battle for the ball with Compton High's Victor Robbins (4) and Isaiah Bailey (22) during their game in Long Beach, Calif. on January 26, 2011. The Jackrabbits defeated the Tar-babes, 78-46. See more pictures>>
LONG BEACH, CALIF. USA -- Serra's Simone Thompson (32) blocks St. Anthony's Natalie Williams (10) during their game in Long Beach, Calif. on January 4, 2010. See more pictures>>
PARAMOUNT, CALIF. USA -- Paramount's Antonio Salgado (13) and Norwalk's Cesar Cayetano (16) battle for the ball during their non-league game in Paramount, Calif. on December 8, 2010. See more pictures>>
The Chaparral High boys water polo team stretches before loosing to Poly High during their CIF-SS Division II wild-card game in Long Beach, Calif. on November 9, 2010. See more pictures>>
Wilson High's Alicia Ly takes on Poly High's Jaynee Guevara during their league match in Long Beach, Calif. on October 13, 2010. See more pictures>>
LONG BEACH, CALIF. USA -- Los Alamitos' Joe Ferretti (3) tries to stop Wilson's Thomas Martinho (13) as he takes a shot during their non-conference game at the Belmont Plaza Pool in Long Beach, Calif. on September 28, 2010. See more pictures>>
After diving to grab a line drive, Lakewood's Hunter Jones (20) stretches to tag out Thousand Oak's Chris Pero (13) during their CIF playoff game at Blair Field in Long Beach, Calif. on May 20, 2010. The Lancers defeated the Lancers 5 to 2. See more pictures>>
Wilson High's Maddie Golison competes in the 200 yard individual medley during the Moore League Swimming Finals at Belmont Olympic Plaza Pool on May 6, 2010, in Long Beach, Calif. See more pictures>>
Lakewood High's Dion Baily (USC), left, Jessie Scroggins (USC), Kevin Anderson (ASU), Justin Utupo (Notre Dame), and Keanu Kalolo (Northern Arizona) and Coach Thadd MAcNeal on February 3, 2010, in Lakewood, Calif., after signing letters of intent to play football. Also Kassidy Hause (CSULB) and Joseph Masumiya (CSU Bakersfield) signed letter of intent. See pictures>>
Warren's Damien Gomez wrestles Los Alamitos' Anthony Leonard during the Tournament of Champions wrestling meet at Cerritos College in Norwalk, Calif. on December 30, 2009. See more pictures>>
Gahr's Charles Nebo Jr. (23) grabs a rebound over the head of Valley Christian's David Russell (32) during their game at Cerritos (Calif.) High College on December 23, 2009. See more pictures>>
The Lakewood boys soccer team hoists the Milk Bottle trophy in the air after defeating Mayfair 1-0 in Bellflower, Calif. on December 18, 2009. See more pictures>>
Lakewood's Nick Dalton takes on Poly's Alex Oul in the 103 pound division during a Moore League meet in Lakewood, Calif. on December 17, 2009. See more pictures>>
Lakewood's Crystal Torres (2) tries to control the ball against St. Joesph's Melanie Vaughn (20) during their game in Lakewood, Calif. on December 10, 2009. See more pictures>>
Millikan's Lexi Braner (2) and Fountain Valley's Taylor Merickel (22) during their game in Long Beach, Calif on December 9, 2009. See more pictures>>
Armando Padilla (21) and Mayfair's Derrick Gonzalez (9) battle for control of the ball during their game in Lakewood, Calif. on December 8, 2009. See more pictures>>
Cerritos' Lisa Hom (11), Cherise Kam (3), Samantha Adams (6) and Jessica Wu (13) celebrate a point during their win over Valley Center of San Diego in Cerritos, Calif. on November 28, 2009. Cerritos won the CIF-SS playoff game 3-0. See more pictures>>
Lakewood's Todd Barr (41), Justin Utupo (8) and Rahim Cassell (9) carry the Moore League trophy after defeating Wilson 42-6 in Long Beach, Calif. on November 13, 2009. See more pictures>>
LONG BEACH, CALIF. -- Los Alamitos' Griffin Hewitt (51) burns an ace of spades after their win over Fountain Valley in Long Beach, Calif. on November 12, 2009. See more pictures>>
Long Beach Poly head football coach Raul Lara presents a decal to the Wilson High football team to remember Melody Ross on Thursday, November 6, 2009. The WIlson and Poly teams will wear the stickers on their helmets. Ross was shot and killed last Friday after Wilson played Poly.
Wilson went in to this game undefeated in league play and Poly was coming off their worst losing streak in 15 years, actually, their only losing streak in 15 years. They had not lost a league game since 1994, that is, until two weeks ago when they lost to Lakewood... then last week they lost to Millikan. So, if the headline is Poly defeats Wilson.. OR.. Wilson loses to Poly - either way, Wilson failed to take advantage of Poly's worst season in memory. See more pictures>>
Downey's Haley Courtney (14) celebrates a point with teammates Camille Valenzuela (27), Staci Rodriguez (7), Heather Schnars (4) and Megan Kirkpatrick (15) against Warren during their game in Downey, Calif. See more pictures>>
LWilson's Rebecca Strehlow (15) celebrates a point with teammate Kellie Woolever (16) against Lakewood in Long Beach, Calif. See more pictures>>
The last time Poly football lost a Moore League game Bill Clinton was president, O.J. Simpson was running from the police and few people had email addresses - the year was 1994 and it was Jordan that defeated Poly. Today it was Lakewood. The Lancers handed the Jackrabbits their first league loss, ending their streak at 80 games. Lakewood defeated Poly 21 to 14. See more pictures>>
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Gritchen has been documenting the diverse city of Long Beach since 1998. He covers everything from the Cambodian community to prep sports to gang ridden neighborhoods to the annual running of the Long Beach Grand Prix. He covered destruction Hurricane Katrina brought to Long Beach, Mississippi and traveled to Southeast Asia to document a rural Cambodian girl's as she traveled to the U.S. for life-altering heart surgery. He has won numerous state and national awards, including an international NPPA Best of Photojournalism award in 2003 and Best News Photo from the Los Angeles Press Club in 2010. In 2011, the photo staffs of the Long Beach Press-Telegram and Torrance Daily Breeze merged. Now he covers all of Southern Los Angeles County. He can be contacted at
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