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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The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. Wilson (5-1, 2-0) will look to remain […]

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VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Don Lugo, CIF Boys’ Water Polo

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All of The562’s water polo coverage for the 2021-22 school year is sponsored by Aqualand. Visit AqualandOfTheFree.com to learn more. CIF Boys’ Water Polo: Long Beach Poly vs. Don Lugo Top-seeded Long Beach Poly hit the road in the Division 4 boys’ water polo playoffs to take on Don Lugo. For more coverage of all Long Beach […]

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Season Preview: Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits Football

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Long Beach Poly’s football program is long on traditions. Diehard Jackrabbit fans will be excited to see that several of them are coming back this year: Poly re-signed with Nike, the uniform provider they had when they were on their dominant tear through the late 1990s, for one. The Nike uniforms have a much more […]