Tyler Hendrickson was born and raised in Long Beach, and started covering sports in his hometown in 2010. After five years as a sportswriter, Tyler joined the athletic department at Long Beach State University in 2015. He spent more than four years in the athletic communications department, working primarily with the Dirtbags baseball program. Tyler also co-authored of The History of Long Beach Poly: Scholars & Champions.
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Long Beach State’s growing pains are starting to hurt a little more each game. Through four games this season it’s been the same issues for Beach, with small mistakes plaguing a young and inexperienced group. There were no exceptions on […]
Friday is a big day for Long Beach high schools, as football playoffs kick off and girls’ tennis playoffs continue. Click here for our previews of the football games. Football (First Round, games 7:30 p.m. unless noted) Division 4: Long Beach Poly vs. Trabuco Hills (Veterans Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m.) Division 6: Millikan @ Camarillo […]
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
