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: Wilson Beats Poly For First Time In Over 20 Years, Remain Unbeaten In Moore League

Matt Simon

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. The Wilson girls’ basketball team has been one of the great turnaround stories in the city […]

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Swimming: Wilson Girls Beat Poly, Look to League Finals

Mike Guardabascio

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson girls’ swim team is eager to unseat Long Beach Poly from atop the Moore League this year, and if Friday’s dual meet between the teams was any indication, the Bruins have a very legitimate shot. The Jackrabbits are […]

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Long Beach Girls’ Water Polo Preview

Sai Trivedi

The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. A new season of girls’ water polo kicked off last week. Here’s an overview of another stacked class of Moore League teams as the league continues gaining ground in the CIF Southern Section rankings.  Wilson Defending Moore League Champion Wilson […]