It was a busy and productive day for Long Beach’s track & field athletes at the 2023 CIF-SS finals. 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 Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson High saw the return of perhaps the city’s most underrated sports tradition last week, as school gatherings continue to return to the calendar after years of disruption from COVID-19. Wilson’s gym was filled to bursting on Monday at lunchtime, with […]
Third time’s the charm, right? The Saints are looking to gain their first win of the season in week three against the Dominguez Dons. After a disappointing back-to-back losses, the Saints are looking to change momentum this week at Compton College. Both teams are trying to continue last season’s success into the 2022-2023 year, yet […]
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2026-27 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. There’s a bitter taste left in the mouths of the Millikan boys’ water polo team. The Rams were unable to capitalize […]
