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.
Long Beach Poly’s girls’ tennis team has defied all odds this season. After finishing third in the Moore League, they’ve been on a tear in the playoffs, using their talent and perseverance to help them succeed even against the mightiest of opponents. That talent was on full display Monday afternoon, as Poly defeated Carpinteria 16-2 […]
