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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CIF Football Preview: Lakewood vs. Brea Olinda

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The Lakewood football program was coming off of consecutive three-win seasons when coach Scott Meyer took over this year, but he had clear goals when we interviewed him for the season preview. “It might take a little time, but this year we’d like to get this group in the playoffs and we feel like we […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Mike Guardabascio

Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Nathan Lucindo, Cabrillo Water Polo Cabrillo goalie Nathan Lucindo stole the show at last week’s Moore League Water Polo Showcase, helping the Jaguars to a 4-3 win over Lakewood. Lucindo had 14 saves in the game including […]

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Jordan Boys’ Basketball Falls At Massey Classic

JJ Fiddler

STORY BY MATT SIMON Before Long Beach Jordan’s contest against Corona del Mar on Saturday in the Ron Massey Tip Off Classic at Long Beach City College, Panther coach James McDonald was a little concerned his team would be a little flat playing their fourth game in six days. McDonald was right as Jordan got […]