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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Girls’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Comes Up Short At The Buzzer In Loss To Kennedy

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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. From start to finish of the CIF-SS Division 7 second-round matchup against Kennedy, the Long Beach Poly girls’ basketball team went through a whirlwind of emotions. From a dominant start and […]

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Boys’ Cross Country: Millikan’s Parra, Long Beach Poly Take Titles

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All of The562’s cross-country coverage for the 2021-22 school year is sponsored by Bryson. Visit BrysonFinancial.com to learn more. There’s been little doubt all year that the dominant forces in the Moore League boys’ cross country world are Millikan sophomore star Jason Parra, and the Long Beach Poly boys’ team. Tuesday’s Moore League cross country […]

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