The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949.
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.
PREVIEW: St. Anthony vs. Silverado, CIF Football Championship
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949. Saturday night’s CIF-SS Division 10 title game is a story of resilience on both sidelines. The hosts from St. Anthony started their season 0-4, and […]
TICKETS: St. Anthony, Wilson Football in CIF-SS Championship Games
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. It’s Championship Weekend for the CIF-SS football playoffs, and a pair […]
CIF Cross Country: Trio of Long Beach Schools Compete for State Bid at Mt. SAC
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. On a cold and foggy Saturday morning at Mt. SAC, three teams from Long Beach were in action at the CIF-SS Cross Country Championships, running for hardware and a spot in the CIF State meet in Fresno. Unfortunately for […]
VIDEO: CIF-SS Cross Country Championships
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes.
CIF Football: St. Anthony Survives Thrilling Semifinal With Pacifica
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. “It was Long Beach football. Not everybody can play Long Beach football.” Those were the words of St. Anthony junior Jeremiah Taufi after willing St. […]
PREVIEW: CIF-SS Cross Country Championships at Mt. SAC
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. Three Moore League schools will be at Mt. SAC on Saturday morning, hoping to run their way to State at the CIF-SS Cross Country Championships. The day will get started bright and early at 7:45 a.m. with the Division […]
Cabrillo Boys’ Soccer Preview
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. In the Moore League, no sport can boast more parity than boys’ soccer. From top to bottom, every team is a threat on any given day, and the Top 4 playoff teams often have little to separate them. Last season, five teams won six or […]
Jordan Girls’ Soccer Preview
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. The Jordan girls’ soccer program is in search of stability, and hopes the 2024-25 season will help get them one step closer. Now in his second full season as head coach, Matthew Shawver is looking to lead another young team through adversity, […]
St. Anthony Girls’ Soccer Preview
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. Thanks to an influx of freshman talent and a new attack-minded formation, the St. Anthony Saints will have a different look in the 2024 season. As the Saints look to take a step forward under third-year head coach Rina […]