Long Beach Poly played another instant classic in the 2023 CIF Baseball playoffs, this time against Flintridge Prep on Bohl Diamond at Blair Field. 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.
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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.
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2023 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. Long Beach State Dirtbags designated hitter Jack Hammond and ace Graham Osman were the one-two punch that knocked out Cal Poly on Friday night. Hammond went 4-or-4 with two home runs and a pair of doubles, and Osman […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach tennis is sponsored by the Long Beach State Tennis Boosters. The CIF-SS released its pairings for the 2022 girls’ tennis championships on Monday, and the four Moore League playoff teams have learned their draw. Wilson is the only local team who is guaranteed a spot in the first round on […]
It’s finally hoops season in Long Beach. With increased talent and new faces at a number of schools, it’s looking to be a fun winter in the city, as St. Anthony looks to defend a CIF-SS title and Long Beach Poly looks to win the Moore League and get a CIF-SS ring of their own. […]