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 in his second year at Long Beach State.

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Mike Guardabascio In August of 2010, longtime Long Beach Poly football coach Raul Lara said he thought he had a special freshman player who’d come into his program. “His name is John Smith,” said Lara. “He’s gonna be special. He might be one of those really special kids to come out of here.” Any intelligent […]

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Long Beach High School Football Schedule, Week Ten

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With just two weeks left until the playoffs start, here’s a look at this week’s high school football schedule in Long Beach and the Moore League. All games start at 7 p.m. Thursday Jordan vs. Long Beach Poly Friday Compton vs. Lakewood @ Compton College Millikan vs. Cabrillo Support The562.org

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FEATURE: Wilson Football’s  Ian Bond Going To MIT

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The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Ian Bond called his shot. As a precocious, active kid growing up in Long Beach with a penchant for mathematics, Bond remembers many adults asking him what he wanted to do after high school. “When people would ask me if I […]