Long Beach Poly traveled to Upland for the second round of the 2024 CIF-SS Div. 2A boys’ basketball playoffs. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City of Long Beach, covering primarily sports and education.
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 Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. With the 93rd incarnation of “The Big Game” taking place this Friday, it’s time to take a look […]
On the court, the story is simple: the St. Anthony girls’ basketball team is trying to improve on a 13-13 record last year that saw them finish second in the Del Rey League with a 5-3 record, and they boast the returning talent to do so. Off the court? That’s where the story is. The […]
