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 football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. In the 75 years that the Long Beach Poly football team has called Veterans Memorial Stadium its home, the Jackrabbits have won 12 CIF Southern Section titles, produced dozens of NFL alums, hundreds […]
Senior Night for Long Beach Poly will have a little extra juice this season when the Jackrabbits host Millikan at Cabrillo for a 7 p.m. kickoff. Without a playoff game to look forward to, this game will be it for the seniors on both sides, and you can bet Poly’s seniors will be extra motivated […]
