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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There was an electricity in the air at Long Beach Poly and Millikan’s football practices this week, as the two top teams in the city prepare to meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Stadium. While the Jackrabbits (1-3) and Rams (2-3) are both on the wrong end of .500, there’s little doubt that […]

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Preview: Lakewood vs. Foothill, CIF Football

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The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lakewood football roadshow continues Friday as they travel to Tustin to take on Foothill in the quarterfinal of the CIF Southern Section Division 5 playoffs.  The Lancers (7-4) […]

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Softball: Long Beach Poly Upsets Lakewood

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It’s been more than 15 years since Long Beach Poly softball defeated Lakewood, but the Jackrabbits made a little bit of history as they defeated the Lancers 9-3 Thursday afternoon at Lakewood High. “My girls have heart,” Poly coach Elizabeth Sanches said. “We’ve been struggling since we started league. We had the physical part, but […]