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.
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Long Beach Poly Dedicates Don Norford Track on Coach Don Norford Day in Long Beach

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The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Generations of Jackrabbits returned home to Long Beach Poly last Saturday to honor one of the school’s most successful and iconic coaches.  Don Norford, or “Papa Don” to those who know him best, spent nearly four decades coaching athletes in the Poly track & field […]

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Lakewood’s Nyemah King Named Athlete of the Year By Lakewood Youth Hall of Fame

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The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The City of Lakewood hosted its annual Lakewood Youth Hall of Fame Awards Banquet on Monday evening, honoring the best athletes in the city in each high school sport, while also selecting an overall Athlete of the Year for 2024. Dozens of athletes, […]

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Millikan Rams Softball Preview

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Not since the late 1980’s had Millikan Softball won four consecutive Moore League titles, but that’s where the Rams find themselves entering the 2025 campaign. The last three league championships have been claimed under the leadership of head coach Michelle Lehr and top assistant Mike Mathis, culminating in a perfect 12-0 league season last spring. […]

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CIF Boys’ Soccer: Long Beach Poly Can’t Find Equalizer in Loss to Laguna Beach

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The562’s coverage of high school soccer is sponsored by Long Beach FC. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Long Beach Poly put together a relentless barrage of scoring chances in the second half, as their home fans and coaching staff cheered them on. “It’s coming!,” was the cry from the Jackrabbits’ bench […]

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Millikan Rams Baseball Preview

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The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters After a decade of sustained success on the diamond, expectations are understandably high for the Millikan High baseball program. Over the past 10 seasons, Millikan has averaged exactly 10 wins per year during Moore League play, collecting six […]

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Cabrillo Jaguars Baseball Preview

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The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters The Cabrillo Jaguars welcomed back one of their own to lead the program forward in 2025, with Jags Baseball alum Gabe Vigil taking over as head coach.  […]