The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins.
Author: Tyler Hendrickson
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.
VIDEO: Wilson vs. Millikan, Baseball
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law.
Boys’ Volleyball: Long Beach Poly Sweeps Wilson
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. On a warm Thursday afternoon inside the Ron Palmer Pavilion, Long Beach Poly led for almost the entire […]
Wilson Bruins Track & Field Preview
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. It’s hard to overstate just how successful Long Beach track & field programs have been recently, and the Wilson Bruins are right at the heart […]
College Baseball: Big Innings Doom Dirtbags In Lopsided Loss To Hawai’i
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2026 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. Coming off a tough road swing, the Long Beach State Dirtbags (4-13, 0-4) were hoping some home cooking could help them end a six-game skid. Instead, the visiting Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors (10-7, 1-3) used some big rallies and […]
Softball: Long Beach Poly Blanks Lakewood On Opening Night
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The first pitch of the Moore League softball season was a tone-setter, as Long Beach Poly’s Persjah Lam Sam drilled […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Lakewood, Softball
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013.
VIDEO: Millikan vs. Quartz Hill, CIF State Girls’ Soccer
The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law.
VIDEO: Millikan vs. Ayala, CIF State Girls’ Soccer
The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law.
Wilson High Track & Field Announces New Balance Partnership, Receives State Championship Rings
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The high school track & field community always has an eye on California’s athletes, and the fastest ones often come from Long Beach. So it’s […]