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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Men’s Basketball: Long Beach State Comes Up Short Against Hawai’i

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The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. It was a roller coaster of a game for the Long Beach State men’s basketball team on Saturday against visiting Hawai’i, playing without injured star freshman guard Gavin Sykes. From a fast start and early lead to nearly erasing […]

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Football: Riley Jenkins Flourishing In First Year With St. Anthony

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It didn’t take long for Riley Jenkins to influence St. Anthony football, and vice versa. The 6’4” 190-pound wide receiver (#6) already has seven touchdown catches for the Saints in his first seven games of organized tackle football, and his time with the program has helped Jenkins improve the positive aspects of his personality. “Football […]

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Basketball Cabrillo

Cabrillo High School Hosts ADEMEBA Recruitment Tournament for Chicano Basketball Youth

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The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. Photo by Janet Steele Christian Verdugo knows better than anyone the interplay between sports and culture.  Verdugo, who grew up in Long Beach and is a Cabrillo High School alum, was raised by parents from Mexico. He began playing basketball in 2nd grade and was […]