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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Long Beach Poly Water Polo

CIF Water Polo: Long Beach Poly Beats Brea In Historic Win

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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. Following their 15-7 playoff win against Brea Olinda, the Long Beach Poly Girls’ […]

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Football Preview: St. Anthony Saints

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In Raul Lara’s first season as the head football coach at St. Anthony, the Saints used a hard-nosed running game to reach the 2021 CIF-SS Championship Game. That blueprint was nothing new for a Lara-led team, but last year’s group had a tough time recreating that identity. Youth, injuries, and a lack of depth made […]

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VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Segerstrom, CIF Water Polo Championship

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CIF Water Polo Championship: Long Beach Poly vs. Segerstrom Watch Long Beach Poly take on Segerstrom in their first ever CIF-SS water polo championship appearance.