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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.
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ARTICLE & VIDEO BY TYLER HENDRICKSON A pair of key turnovers left Lakewood (0-2) wondering what might have been against rival Mayfair (3-0) on Friday night, as the visiting Monsoons spoiled Lakewood’s home opener with a 20-6 victory, retaining the Milk Bucket trophy. “(Tonight) was good for us as just our second game together as […]