Long Beach Jordan hosted Venice in the first round of the 2023 CIF State Division IV boys’ basketball playoffs. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City of Long Beach, covering primarily sports and education.
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.
Of all the Long Beach high school winter sports excited to be embarking on a full season again, wrestling is in the toughest spot. Or as Wilson coach Seth Wegter said, “It’s not like the kids can go to the park and wrestle with their friends.” The large gap between the COVID-19 shutdowns, the short […]
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013. The Jordan boys’ basketball team is trying to advance to its first CIF-SS boys’ basketball championship since 1996. The Division 4A semifinal will take place tonight against Pacifica Christian at St. Bernard High at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased here. The Panthers have […]
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.
