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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.
College Baseball: Dirtbags Shut Down in Opener vs. Cal State Fullerton
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2026 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. By the time Long Beach State (10-22, 5-11 Big West) was able to stop the bleeding on Friday night against Cal State Fullerton (16-16, 10-6), the damage had already been done. The visiting Titans scored four times in […]
FEATURE: Dirtbags Find Needed Workhorse in Freshman Jason Gerfers
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2026 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. The first time he was handed the ball as a Long Beach State Dirtbag, Jason Gerfers was already making history. Back in February, as Gerfers took the mound on Opening Night at Bohl Diamond at Blair Field, it’s […]
Track & Field: Wilson Four-Peats at Oregon Relays
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. Photo courtesy Chris Errecart The iconic Hayward Field at the University of Oregon may be the home of the Ducks, but for three years running, […]
PHOTOS: Wilson Track at Oregon Relays
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. Photos courtesy Chris Errecart
VIDEO: Wilson vs. Long Beach Poly, Baseball
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. 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.
Softball: Lakewood Starts Fast in Lopsided Win Over Wilson
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Lakewood Lancers’ offense wasted little time in Wednesday’s clash with Wilson, busting out with seven runs in the top of the first on their way to a comfortable […]
VIDEO: Lakewood vs. Wilson, Softball
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
Softball: Millikan Maintains Moore League Supremacy With Win Over Long Beach Poly
The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. 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. The first meeting between Millikan (11-2, 5-0) and Long Beach Poly (8-2, 5-1) was delayed […]
College Baseball: Dirtbags Suffer Devastating Extra Innings Loss To UC Irvine
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2026 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. Long Beach State (9-17, 4-7) appeared to be in control on multiple occasions on Saturday night, earning multiple leads of four or more runs against the visiting UC Irvine Anteaters (10-16, 2-6). Unfortunately for the home side, their […]