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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CIF Basketball: Long Beach Poly Falls to Village Christian in Championship

Mike Guardabascio

After road wins in hostile environments in the CIF Southern Section Division 2AA quarterfinals and semifinals, the Long Beach Poly boys’ basketball team finally found a gym they didn’t feel at home in. The Jackrabbits were outshot by host Village Christian in a high-scoring affair and fell 78-69. Both teams had been advancing through the […]

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PHOTOS: Long Beach Poly vs. Lakewood, Girls’ Basketball

Joseph Kling

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by JuJu Smith-Schuster and the JuJu Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Poly alum Jayon Brown and PlayFair Sports Management.

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Lakewood Millikan Softball

Lakewood Softball Walks Off Winners Over Millikan

JJ Fiddler

In a Moore League softball game that had a combined 18 hits it was the defenses that ended up deciding the rivalry. Lakewood just made more clutch plays in the field to beat rival Millikan in walk-off fashion 4-3 on Tuesday night at Lisa Fernandez Field. WATCH HIGHLIGHT VIDEO After she picked off two runners […]