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.
Mike Fillipow Completes Successful Two-Year Tenure as Long Beach Century Club President
Unprecedented times sometimes call for unprecedented measures, and outgoing Long Beach Century Club President Mike Fillipow certainly had a unique tenure at the helm. Fillipow was not only tasked with bringing the club back to normal business following the COVID-19 pandemic, he was also asked to serve for two years as president, rather than the […]
St. Anthony Legend Darrick Martin Hosts Annual Books & Basketball Camp
Dating back to his playing days with the Los Angeles Clippers in the late 1990’s, St. Anthony alum Darrick Martin has provided a yearly Books & Basketball Camp for kids in the Long Beach area. What was once the highlight of his offseason continues to be a staple for Martin and his family each summer, […]
Connor Burns Leads Trio of Long Beach State Dirtbags Selected in 2023 MLB Draft
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2023 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. The 2023 Major League Baseball Draft concluded on Tuesday, and after all the names had been called there were three Long Beach State Dirtbags off the board. Catcher Connor Burns, first baseman Jonathon Long, and left-handed […]
Football: Millikan Star Ryan Pellum Commits To USC
The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. If you had just one word to sum up Ryan Pellum’s college commitment, it would be Family. Fitting for a guy who plays as fast and furious as Pellum does on the gridiron; and family was integral to both his […]
Wilson Girls’ Swim Coach Maggi Twinem Announces Retirement
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of water polo & swimming is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. After nearly three decades in charge of the Wilson girls’ swim program, head coach Maggi Twinem announced her retirement on Tuesday, stepping down as […]
All-Moore League Badminton 2023
The562’s badminton coverage is made possible thanks to an anonymous donation by a Poly alumni in honor of longtime Poly badminton coach Steve Meckna. Congrats to the All-Moore League honorees for badminton this season!
Wilson Swimmer Sammie Hamilton Breaks Huntington Beach Pier Swim Record
The562’s coverage of water polo & swimming is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Whether in a pool or in the ocean, all Sammie Hamilton does is swim fast–and break records. The Wilson High junior has already had a prolific career with the Bruins, but she’s also taken her talents to the open […]
All-Moore League Track & Field 2023
The562’s coverage of cross country and track and field is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Congrats to the All-Moore League honorees after the 2023 track & field season!
All-Moore League Lacrosse 2023
Congratulations to the All-Moore League selections in boys’ and girls’ lacrosse, as chosen by the league’s head coaches.