The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
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.
Girls’ Volleyball: Millikan Gets Revenge Sweep at Wilson
The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2024 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Photo courtesy student photographer Victor Lao Back on September 5, the Millikan Rams appeared poised for a key win over the Wilson Bruins. […]
VIDEO: Millikan vs. Wilson, Girls’ Volleyball
The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2024 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Lakewood, Football
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013.
Cross Country: Millikan’s Ramirez, Poly’s Peck Win Moore League Opener at El Dorado
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. Wednesday’s Moore League cross country opener at El Dorado Park had a little bit of everything. Neither of last year’s varsity winners were competing in this year’s race, but the Millikan boys continued to look like the class of […]
Flag Football: Long Beach Poly Holds Off Millikan in Defensive Struggle
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. In two seasons of Moore League flag football, not only has Long Beach Poly not lost a league game, but the Jackrabbits have rarely been challenged. But things didn’t come easily for Poly on Monday afternoon on their home field, as they got a test […]
Football: St. Anthony Earns First Victory at Brentwood
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. After an 0-4 start against a difficult non-league schedule, the St. Anthony Saints hit the win column on Friday night at Brentwood School, emerging with […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Jordan, Football
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser.
Flag Football: Millikan’s Defense Shuts Down Cabrillo for Moore League Win
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. A strong defensive performance, combined with an emerging vertical passing attack, led the Millikan Rams past the visiting Cabrillo Jaguars by a score of 24-6 on Wednesday afternoon. Rams quarterback Holly Ibarra threw three touchdown passes for the home team, connecting with a trio […]
Flag Football: Long Beach Poly Falls to No. 4 Saint Joseph
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. For the majority of Tuesday afternoon’s flag football showdown between Long Beach Poly and Saint Joseph, there wasn’t much separating the teams. Both defenses hauled in interceptions on their first plays of the day, and every scoring drive was immediately answered by the opposition. But […]