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Author: Tyler Hendrickson
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.
Millikan Rams Softball Preview
Not since the late 1980’s had Millikan Softball won four consecutive Moore League titles, but that’s where the Rams find themselves entering the 2025 campaign. The last three league championships have been claimed under the leadership of head coach Michelle Lehr and top assistant Mike Mathis, culminating in a perfect 12-0 league season last spring. […]
CIF Boys’ Soccer: Long Beach Poly Can’t Find Equalizer in Loss to Laguna Beach
The562’s coverage of high school soccer is sponsored by Long Beach FC. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Long Beach Poly put together a relentless barrage of scoring chances in the second half, as their home fans and coaching staff cheered them on. “It’s coming!,” was the cry from the Jackrabbits’ bench […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Laguna Beach, CIF Boys’ Soccer
The562’s coverage of high school soccer is sponsored by Long Beach FC. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial.
Millikan Rams Baseball Preview
The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters After a decade of sustained success on the diamond, expectations are understandably high for the Millikan High baseball program. Over the past 10 seasons, Millikan has averaged exactly 10 wins per year during Moore League play, collecting six […]
Cabrillo Jaguars Baseball Preview
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters The Cabrillo Jaguars welcomed back one of their own to lead the program forward in 2025, with Jags Baseball alum Gabe Vigil taking over as head coach. […]
VIDEO: Cabrillo vs. Irvine, CIF Boys’ Basketball
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family.
CIF Girls’ Water Polo: Second Quarter Dooms Long Beach Poly in Semifinal Loss to Flintridge Sacred Heart
The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. For most of Tuesday night, Long Beach Poly was the slightly better team in the CIF-SS Division 3 girls’ water polo semifinals against Flintridge Sacred Heart at Cabrillo High. But the visiting Tologs did more than enough damage in […]
CIF Boys’ Soccer: Long Beach Poly Takes Down Culver City
The562’s coverage of high school soccer is sponsored by Long Beach FC. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The CIF playoffs aren’t about style points, merely about surviving and advancing. In a parallel universe, Long Beach Poly may have won their second round match against Culver City by a handful of goals, […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Culver City, CIF Boys’ Soccer
The562’s coverage of high school soccer is sponsored by Long Beach FC. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial.