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 third year at Long Beach State.

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CIF Boys’ Basketball: Wilson Uses Big Third Quarter To Beat Nordhoff, Advances To Semifinals

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The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. It must’ve been a rousing halftime speech. Wilson trailed Nordhoff by two after the first half of the CIF Southern Section Division 4AA boys’ basketball quarterfinals on Tuesday night in Long Beach. Willem Rutherford scored 22 points for Nordhoff in the […]

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Long Beach Football Schedule, Week Five

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The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. It’s the fourth week of the high school football season and we’ve got a bunch of great games. All games 7pm unless otherwise noted. Friday, September 20 Long Beach Poly vs Jordan (Veterans Memorial Stadium) Cabrillo vs Millikan Lakewood vs […]

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Long Beach Football Schedule, Week Two

Mike Guardabascio

The562’s standings, schedule, and rankings stories are sponsored by International City Plumbers. We’re fired up for a second week of football action, check out the full schedule below. All games 7 p.m. Friday, August 25 Long Beach Poly vs. Bishop Gorman (Oregon, 4pm) Millikan vs. Cathedral Lakewood at San Dimas Jordan at Peninsula, 430pm Compton at […]