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.
Big innings full of fielding errors and clutch hits have been the difference makers during this unprecedented Moore League baseball season. Lakewood lost at home late last month because of a big inning from Long Beach Poly, and on Wednesday the Lancers used a big fifth inning to beat Millikan 5-1 on the road. “Coming […]
The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson coach Raudric Curtis never lost faith. He put a tough schedule together for his defending Moore League champion Bruins, […]
