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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LBSU Notebook: Men’s Hoops Returns to Action, Starts Big West Play

Tyler Hendrickson

For the first time all season, Long Beach State’s men’s and women’s basketball programs were both in action at the same time, going a combined 3-1 over the weekend. The men’s team played three non-conference games in early December, but hadn’t competed in over three weeks following a positive COVID test from a non-student athlete […]

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PHOTOS: Lakewood vs St. Anthony Football

Lilly Otero

The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Subscribe to the562 on GiveButter to make sure we’re around to keep covering […]

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Girls’ Basketball Preview: Wilson Bruins

JJ Fiddler

The DJ Vincent era has begun at Wilson. After fifth-year head coach Erin Carey stepped down in June, Vincent has stepped in to try and take the Bruins back to CIF-SS postseason glory. Wilson won its first title in two decades weeks before the COVID-19 shutdowns in 2020. “We’re in rebuilding mode but I do […]