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 Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson girls’ basketball coach Erin Carey announced her resignation recently, taking the rare step of resigning midseason due to what she said was overwhelming negative criticism from parents in the team. “It wasn’t an easy decision,” she said. “It was […]
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Naples Rib Company. HIGH SCHOOL Shayna Martinez, Lakewood Volleyball Lakewood’s Shayna Martinez led the Lancers to a championship performance in the Dave Mohs Tournament last weekend, and earned tourney MVP honors for her excellent play. She had 37 kills and 21 digs in four matches to […]
The youngest sport in the Moore League has downsized for the 2021 season, but local schools have successfully put together enough teams to keep Moore League lacrosse on the field for a shortened season this spring. With Lakewood High tentatively planning to add lacrosse starting next school year, the sport should continue to grow in […]
