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 high school baseball coverage is sponsored by Tribe Athletics. Visit TribeAthlete.com for more information on their fitness community. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. Long Beach Poly had no problem finding runs at Bohl Diamond at Blair […]

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The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Long Beach Poly recognized six early NCAA scholarship signees at the first of three signing day ceremonies the school will host this year. As part of the festivities in the packed Andrew Osman Auditorium, Poly senior track and field star Xai Ricks announced his college choice, […]

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Long Beach Poly didn’t face much trouble in the opening game of the Bosco/Gahr Classic. The Jackrabbits relied on great defense and great team offense in an 80-41 blowout of Palisades. “Defense, that’s what we’re built on always,” said Poly coach Shelton Diggs. The Jackrabbits fell behind 8-3 and then proceeded to absolutely shut down […]