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 Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. After a tough road loss to one of the nation’s top teams, the Long Beach State men’s basketball program got exactly what it needed – a break. With nine days of rest and some time apart from each other […]
The562’s high school baseball and softball coverage for the 2022 season is sponsored by LBUSD Board of Education Member Megan Kerr. Anthony Eyanson put his team on his back Wednesday night and led Lakewood to a 2-0 win over Long Beach Poly on Bohl Diamond at Blair Field. The Lancers (7-8, 2-1) lost their first […]
This week, The562’s coverage is sponsored by Long Beach Gives. Visit LongBeachGives.org to find your cause! Donations will be accepted through Sept. 22. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. The Moore League schedule starts tonight […]
