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.
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Basketball Jordan Millikan

Boys’ Basketball: Millikan Outruns Jordan in Moore League Clash

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The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. Wednesday’s Moore League meeting between Jordan (12-10, 2-5) and Millikan (13-10, 6-2) was a matchup of teams who are eager to run the floor and score. The result was a high-scoring affair, and one in which the Rams were better suited to […]

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College Football: Long Beach Athletes Hit Transfer Portal

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The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. It’s impossible to be a modern-day college football fan without hearing about the transfer portal, and with each passing season it becomes more prevalent in the NCAA landscape. This year, a significant number of Long Beach natives are in the portal, […]

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Boys’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Fends Off Millikan

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The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. When Friday night’s game against Millikan went to halftime, Long Beach Poly needed to formulate a response. The Moore League champion Jackrabbits were clinging to a 23-21 lead after being outscored 15-4 in the second quarter, and all the momentum was with the visiting Rams […]

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Basketball Cabrillo Millikan

Boys’ Basketball: Millikan’s Big Three Holds Off Cabrillo

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The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. After suffering their first Moore League loss of the season on Saturday, Millikan head coach Stephon Price wanted to get his team right back in the gym. The Rams had a light practice on Monday morning, and came ready to play on Monday night at […]

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Women’s Basketball: Long Beach State Dominates First-Place Showdown vs. UC Davis

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The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. The Long Beach State women’s basketball team has an enjoyable film session in their near future. In a matchup of Big West unbeatens on Saturday afternoon […]

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Basketball Long Beach Poly Wilson

Boys’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Smothers Wilson in Home Opener

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The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. After the opening eight minutes, it looked like the visiting Wilson Bruins might be ready to give Long Beach Poly a challenge in their home opener at Ron Palmer Pavilion. But […]