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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.
2024 Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments: No. 2 Long Beach Represents at 2024 Paris Olympics
Before our eyes turn to 2028 when the Summer Olympics are returning to our backyard, we’re compelled to remember how much Long Beach representation there was in Paris. Snoop Dogg became the Games’ unofficial narrator, living every fan’s dream and bringing the event to life in a way only the D-O-Double-G could. Adding to the […]
2024 Top 10 Long Beach Sports Moments: No. 8 Long Beach State Men’s Volleyball Hosts National Championship
Back in May, Walter Pyramid once again hosted the final matches of the NCAA Men’s Volleyball season, and a national champion was crowned in Long Beach. Unfortunately for the Beach, they ended up on the losing side of the championship match, falling to UCLA 25-21, 25-20, 27-29, 25-21. The victory gave the Bruins their 21st […]
Girls’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Holds Off Lakewood, Extends League Winning Streak to 201
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. It’s a common sports cliché that records and winning streaks are made to be broken. But the spirit and resolve within the Long Beach Poly girls’ basketball program is proving quite difficult to […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Lakewood, Girls’ Basketball
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.
VIDEO: Lakewood vs. Cabrillo, Boys’ Basketball
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013.
Boys’ Basketball: Lakewood Defeats Cabrillo in Early Moore League Clash
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. No team is expected to play its best basketball in December. So while there may be plenty of things to work on for the Lakewood Lancers, they showed an ability to win comfortably […]
Women’s Basketball: No. 1 UCLA Dominates The Paint in Win Over Long Beach State
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. Walter Pyramid played host to the top team in women’s college basketball on Saturday afternoon, as No. 1 UCLA came to Long Beach and improved to […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Lakewood, Girls’ Soccer
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013.
Football: Millikan Celebrates Early Signing Day With Six Signees
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. Dreams became realities on Wednesday afternoon at Millikan High, where a half dozen football players made their college decisions public on National Signing Day. The Class of 2025 is far from finished at Millikan, but the early signing period saw many […]