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.
Five-star quarterback and UCLA commit Madden Iamaleava has enrolled at Long Beach Poly along with his younger sisters, volleyball players McKennah and Ellie Iamaleava. Also enrolled is Iamaleava’s fellow UCLA commit, receiver Jace Brown. All four are applying for immediate eligibility with the CIF Southern Section, with valid change of residence paperwork expected to go […]
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. Photo courtesy World Aquatics The USA Cadet Women’s water polo team is made up of the best youth players in the country, and the American women went on an impressive run in Croatia at the World Aquatics U16 World Cup. […]
