Eli Aquino
Eli Aquino began working with The562 as part of its inaugural intern class in 2021 and continued throughout high school as a freelancer. He joined The562’s staff in 2024 and was later promoted to Editorial Associate & Staff Writer. He is currently entering his second year at Long Beach State.

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FEATURE: The Milk Bowl Returns to Long Beach Saturday

Mike Guardabascio

This Saturday at 9 a.m., Long Beach Poly will begin the process of reviving one of the city’s most beloved sports traditions. The Jackrabbits are hosting Cabrillo, Compton, Jordan, Lakewood, and Wilson for a full day that the local schools are calling the “Milk Bowl,” a name well-known to Long Beach football fans. “This year […]

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Today’s Long Beach CIF-SS Playoff Schedule

Mike Guardabascio

There’s a lot to love on Valentine’s Day for Long Beach high school sports fans, with six teams in action–two boys’ basketball and two girls’ soccer teams are in the second round while a pair of boys’ soccer teams will play rain-delayed first-rounders today. Friday, February 14 Boys’ Basketball (Second Round) Division 1: Long Beach […]

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LBUSD Nutrition Services Shifting Meal Service

JJ Fiddler

At this time last year, Shannon Vega was running around the Cabrillo High campus five days a week. After arriving 6 a.m. to prepare breakfast, the Nutrition Services Supervisor 3 and her staff made sure students could get food at 21 different points of service. “It was a nonstop day for sure,” Vega said. “We […]