The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase.
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.
Long Beach Gives: The562’s Biggest Annual Fundraiser
Long Beach Gives is an annual celebration and fundraising effort to support nonprofits in our community, including The562.org. CLICK HERE to visit The562’s page on the Long Beach Gives website As a locally-focused nonprofit news outlet, we rely on the support of our readers and sponsors to stay in business and continue covering sports and […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Lakewood, Flag Football
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial.
Flag Football: Aaya McLyn’s Historic Performance Leads Long Beach Poly Past Lakewood
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Before this sentence is finished, I’m worried Aaya McLyn might intercept it. The Long Beach Poly senior made Moore League history on Wednesday evening, intercepting seven passes on defense–and adding three touchdowns on […]
Long Beach Girls’ Cross Country Preview
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. There’s a budding, yet friendly rivalry brewing in Moore League girls’ cross country, with a pair of talented juniors who have gone back and forth during their high school careers. Junior Avery Peck won the Moore League individual title […]
Long Beach Boys’ Cross Country Preview
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. Following the departure of the fastest and most decorated runner in city history, things will naturally look a lot different in boys’ cross country this season. The defending champion Millikan Rams will be without four-time Moore League champion Jason […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Serra, Football
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial.
LIVE UPDATES: Long Beach Poly Football vs. Serra
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Long Beach Poly took a trip down to San Diego to renew a familiar rivalry against Serra High from Gardena. The Jackrabbits and Cavaliers are taking part in the Honor Bowl, […]
Football: Millikan Loses Offensive Outpouring Against Downey
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. Friday night’s game between Millikan and Downey looked more like a game of Madden, where defense was optional and offense was inevitable. The teams combined to score an astonishing 137 points, with the visiting Vikings emerging with a 69-68 victory thanks […]
Preview: Millikan vs. Downey, Football
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. For the second week in a row–but the first time on Friday night–the Millikan Rams are playing on their home field as they welcome the Downey Vikings to DeHaven Stadium. Friday’s kickoff was delayed to 7:30 p.m. due to high heat […]