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. Dominguez Football
An exciting battle of 2-0 teams is on tap at the new Clark Field tonight, as St. Anthony welcomes in Dominguez for an intriguing 7 p.m. matchup. The Saints have run over their first two opponents by a combined score of 117-29, scoring at least 55 points in each game. The rushing attack has been […]
Long Beach Poly Alums Eric Riehl, Mandy Wainfan Hired as Cross Country Head Coaches
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Long Beach Poly’s cross country program will have new leadership for the 2023-24 school year, with a couple of familiar faces taking over the program this season. Jackrabbit alums Eric Riehl and Mandy Wainfan have been named head coaches of the boys’ and girls’ program, […]
Girls’ Volleyball Preview: Wilson Bruins
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The plan is business as usual for the Wilson Bruins this season. Even with an offseason coaching change that saw previous head coach Gerald Aquiningoc take the head job at rival Long Beach Poly, the Bruins remain in capable hands with […]
Football: Cabrillo Falls Flat in Home Opener vs. Carpinteria
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The Cabrillo football team was rudely introduced to Murphy’s first law on Friday night in their home opener against visiting Carpinteria. Anything that could go wrong for the Jags, did go wrong for the Jags, as they suffered a 26-0 defeat against the visiting […]
Football: St. Anthony Runs Past West Torrance For Road Win
Two games into the 2023 high school football season and one thing has been made clear: St. Anthony can put up some points. The Saints improved to 2-0 on Friday night thanks to a 62-29 road victory over West Torrance. St. Anthony has now scored 117 points in two games after scoring 126 points all […]
VIDEO: Cabrillo vs. Carpinteria, Football
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family.
PREVIEW: St. Anthony at West Torrance, Football
The Saints got off to a great start to the 2023 season last Friday, opening up their brand new athletic complex with a dominant 55-0 win over Jefferson High. Now, St. Anthony will need to take the show on the road as they visit West Torrance at 7 p.m. Coach Raul Lara knows his team […]
PREVIEW: Compton at Compton Centennial, Football
It’s a Hub City rivalry game on Friday at 5 p.m. as Compton High visits Centennial with both teams looking for their first win of the season. Compton won this matchup 69-0 a season ago, but have a lot of new names on the roster this year. In fact, it was freshman QB Francis Madera […]
PREVIEW: Cabrillo vs. Carpinteria, Football
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The Cabrillo Jaguars will look to improve to 2-0 on the season as they open their home schedule against Carpinteria High on Friday night at 7 p.m. The Jags are coming off a 36-8 road win at Hawkins a week ago, and will look […]