Long Beach Poly and Los Al played an instant classic in the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs on Valentine’s Day, with Poly senior Jovani Ruff making history by setting a new school record in career scoring.
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 Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013.
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 1949.
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Two longtime Long Beach educators were recently honored by the CIF Southern Section for exemplary character over the course of their long, decorated careers. Wilson activities director Erin Fekjar and Poly […]
