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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.
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Millikan, Football
High School Football: Long Beach Poly vs. Millikan Long Beach Poly finished off an unbeaten season with a big win on Senior Night against Millikan. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City of Long Beach, covering primarily sports and education. Support […]
Boys’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Hits Century Mark in Win Over Jordan
Long Beach Poly (2-0) opened their home schedule with an emphatic 106-35 win over Jordan (0-2) on Friday afternoon. McDonald’s All-American Peyton Watson was locked in offensively, scoring 28 of his game-high 30 points in the first half to lead the Jackrabbits to a 54-21 halftime lead. Poly led 91-30 after three quarters and eclipsed […]
High School Football Preview: Long Beach Poly vs. Millikan
Senior Night for Long Beach Poly will have a little extra juice this season when the Jackrabbits host Millikan at Cabrillo for a 7 p.m. kickoff. Without a playoff game to look forward to, this game will be it for the seniors on both sides, and you can bet Poly’s seniors will be extra motivated […]
High School Football Preview: Jordan vs. Compton
Coming off their first win of the shortened season, Calvin Bryant’s Compton Tarbabes (1-3) will look to end the year with back-to-back victories when they visit J-Town tonight at 7 p.m. Jordan, meanwhile, will be looking to close out the season with their first win, taking on just their second opponent. The Panthers have only […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Compton, Boys’ Basketball
High School Boys’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly vs. Compton Long Beach Poly and Compton opened the 2021 season with their Moore League opener at Compton Centennial. The Jackrabbits unveiled their new Jordan Brand jerseys. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City […]
St. Anthony Saints Boys’ Basketball Preview
After completing one of the most successful seasons in program history, the St. Anthony boys’ basketball team waited over 13 months to return to the court. Their encore has been delayed, but it’s here at last for head coach Allen Caveness and his squad. The Saints were the best team in the city during the […]
Lakewood Lancers Boys’ Basketball Preview
The coming months will bring plenty of change for Lakewood High Athletics. The new field and track complex is already underway, with planned renovations in the weight room and gymnasium to follow. The Lancers will look to pair those facility upgrades with improvements on the court, and sixth-year boys’ basketball head coach Duane Cooper is […]
Cabrillo Jaguars Boys’ Basketball Preview
The COVID-19 shutdown and its subsequent challenges have hit the Moore League’s youngest high school the hardest this school year. Declining numbers have been a major issue at Cabrillo, forcing a number of programs out of competition. But third-year boys’ basketball coach Kyles Hawkins has been able to assemble a varsity roster for the Moore […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Wilson, Girls’ Soccer
High School Girls’ Soccer: Long Beach Poly vs. Wilson Long Beach Poly and Wilson squared off in an entertaining matchup to close out the first round of Moore League play in 2021. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City of Long […]