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.
The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser.
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 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. Amid the flashy wins and social media chatter, the Raudric Curtis era for Wilson football has been built on aggressiveness […]
Wilson stared its Moore League schedule with its second blowout victory at home on Friday night. The Bruins scored early and often in its 48-0 win over the visiting Cabrillo Jaguars. Wilson quarterback Ryan Pettway threw five touchdowns to Zach Dolphin (2), Kevin Sperry, Michael Bruner and Tyrie Robinson. Dillon Harris also rushed for a […]
