It was a memorable day for Long Beach’s track & field stars at the 2022 CIF-SS Track & Field Championships hosted at Moorpark High School. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City of Long Beach, covering primarily sports and education.
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.
The562’s coverage of Saints athletics is sponsored in part by St. Anthony High School. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The CIF Southern Section released its boys’ water polo playoff brackets today, with three Long Beach teams set to begin the postseason next week. Wilson aims to make a statement against the top competition in the CIF-SS, while Long […]
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The historic Wilson girls’ track and field team that won last year’s CIF-SS Division 1 and CIF State championship received […]
