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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.
The Bruins are hoping that strong team chemistry can get them going after their worst start to a season in the 21 years under coach Andy Hall. They lost their first three games by one run, and two of them went to the 10th inning. “It’s hard to not be frustrated because we’ve been a […]
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The annual Moore league girls water polo showcase took place Wednesday evening at Cabrillo, as Poly, Wilson, and Cabrillo each gutted out wins in three back-to-back games. In a tight-knit Moore League community, the showcase has become an event […]
Compton def. Wilson 62-52 Compton’s goal this year was to grab a top four spot in the Moore League and they took a big step in that direction with a win over Wilson on Monday night. Compton was led by Makaia Smith’s 12 points and Janae Owens’ 11 points. Compton (10-6, 1-2) will host Cabrillo […]
