LONG BEACH — Just a day removed from a five-set victory, Long Beach Poly girls volleyball coach Gerald Aquiningoc had his team do “a mental refocus.”

That’s because coming into the Jackrabbits’ building Wednesday was rival Wilson, with sole possession of first place in the Moore League at stake. • Long Beach Poly’s Dayna Lagafuaina (14) and McKenna Iamaleava (5) go up to block a hit from Wilsons Milan Lewis (14) in Long Beach, CA, on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer) • Long Beach Poly’s Sianalei Purcell (23) hits the ball over as the Jackrabbits take on Wilson in Long Beach, CA, on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (Photo by Tracey Roman, Contributing Photographer) • Wilson’s Simian Adams (10) hits the ball over Long Beach Polys Aleeya Salima (15

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