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Tyler Hendrickson was born and raised in Long Beach, and started covering sports in his hometown in 2010. After five years as a sportswriter, Tyler joined the athletic department at Long Beach State University in 2015. He spent more than four years in the athletic communications department, working primarily with the Dirtbags baseball program. Tyler also co-authored of The History of Long Beach Poly: Scholars & Champions.
The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. Closing out the first Blair Field Doubleheader in the second half of Moore League play, […]
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The Millikan Rams are hitting the road for their season opener on Friday night, lining up for an exciting showdown with the Newbury Park Panthers. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Newbury Park High, a 67-mile drive Northwest from […]
It’s been more than 15 years since Long Beach Poly softball defeated Lakewood, but the Jackrabbits made a little bit of history as they defeated the Lancers 9-3 Thursday afternoon at Lakewood High. “My girls have heart,” Poly coach Elizabeth Sanches said. “We’ve been struggling since we started league. We had the physical part, but […]