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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PREVIEW: Jordan Girls’ Water Polo

Mike Guardabascio

The Jordan Panthers are off to a 3-1 start under head coach Kelsey Schafer, and are hoping to build some experience with a young roster. The senior trio of Jazmin Bush, Desiree Ruiz, and America Calvario are helping the Panthers along. “They’ve been working hard in the pool and are leaders on the team,” said […]

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CIF Boys’ Soccer: Lakewood Falls In CIF SoCal Regional Division IV Final At Oceanside

JJ Fiddler

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. For the second time in a week the Lakewood boys’ soccer team reached a championship game and fell agonizingly short of winning a title. Lakewood made the trip to Oceanside on Saturday for the CIF SoCal Regional Division IV Final and a trio […]

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Wilson Inducts Four to Hall of Fame Including Current Coach Neil Nelson

Mike Guardabascio

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Photos by John Napalan Wilson High inducted four new members into its school-wide sports Hall of Fame last Friday, at halftime of the Bruins’ football game against Long Beach Poly. The four new Bruin Hall of Famers are basketball/track star […]