The Cabrillo Jaguars hosted Temecula Valley in the quarterfinals on the 2024 CIF-SS Division 4A boys’ basketball playoffs. 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.
The home opener on Wednesday night at Walter Pyramid was an extremely close game until overtime when Utah Valley pulled away to upset Long Beach State 84-78. Neither team led by more five until the closing seconds of overtime as Fardaws Aimaq led the visitors with 25 points and 16 rebounds. Utah Valley (3-1) outrebounded […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Since being inserted into the starting lineup Long Beach State’s Rob Diaz has been facilitating, rebounding and defending opposing team’s top guards. The one thing that was missing from his game was the junior’s shot-making ability – something he […]
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The 2024 Long Beach high school swim season is underway as the Wilson Bruins and Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits seem destined for another historic showdown for local supremacy. LONG BEACH POLY It’s safe to say that last year was […]
