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.
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: 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 […]
LB in MLB: Trio of Dirtbags Selected for World Baseball Classic
In advance of the upcoming Major League Baseball season, the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) will take place from Mar. 4-17, bringing the best players in the world into international competition. This year’s competition features three former Long Beach State Dirtbags who were selected to represent three different nations in the WBC. Outfielder Jarren Duran […]
Girls’ Lacrosse: Tanioco’s Game-Winner Leads Wilson Past Downey in League Clash
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. An argument could be made that the Moore League girls’ lacrosse season doesn’t really start until Wilson plays Downey. Since the sport’s inception in 2022, the two programs have alternated (and even shared) winning the league title, and their bi-annual meetings […]
VIDEO: Millikan vs. Ayala, CIF 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.
College Baseball: Dirtbags Let Early Lead Slip in 10-4 Loss to Washington State
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2026 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. Two nights after feasting on free opportunities, Long Beach State (3-6) was far too generous on Friday night against visiting Washington State (4-5). The Dirtbags’ pitching staff issued 14 free passes (11 walks and three hit […]
College Baseball: Dirtbags Hit, Get Hit, in 10-7 Win Over BYU
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2026 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. “Winning isn’t easy,” said Dirtbags head coach TJ Bruce shortly after his Long Beach State (3-5) team did just that on Wednesday night against BYU (4-4). It certainly is not, but when the opposing team issues […]
Millikan Rams Softball Preview
The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The current run of success for Millikan Softball isn’t just the greatest stretch in program history, it’s becoming the best in Moore League history, too. Over the nearly 50 years of high school softball in Long Beach, no […]
CIF Girls’ Soccer: Fang’s Strike Leads Millikan Past Warren in Quarterfinals
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. As the saying goes, defense wins championships. If that’s true, then the 2026 Millikan Rams should like their chances over […]