The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation.
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.
CIF Boys’ Soccer: Sheets’ Saves Lead Millikan Past Paramount in PK Shootout
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 Millikan and Paramount struggled to crack the scoresheet during their CIF-SS Division 2 first round matchup on Wednesday, one […]
VIDEO: Millikan vs. Paramount, CIF Boys’ 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.
Season Preview: Long Beach State Dirtbags Excited For Fresh Start in 2026
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. In year two under head coach TJ Bruce, so much will be new, yet so much will be familiar. The Dirtbags’ roster is largely overhauled from the 2025 season, with a mix of impact players from the transfer portal, along […]
Girls’ Basketball: CIF-SS Playoff Brackets Released
The CIF-SS girls’ basketball playoffs are set to tip off on Thursday for the five local playoff squads. All games are scheduled for a 7 p.m. start, but start times, dates, and location are subject to change. CLICK HERE to see complete brackets in all divisions on the CIF-SS website Division 1 The top local […]
Boys’ Basketball: CIF-SS Playoff Brackets Released
Postseason basketball starts next week, and there’s a handful of Long Beach boys’ hoops teams ready to make a run at a CIF championship. All first-round games are scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. though start times, dates and locations are subject to change. CLICK HERE to view the brackets on the CIF-SS […]
Boys’ Soccer: Millikan Wins 4th Straight Moore League Title After Unbeaten Season
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. The Millikan boys’ soccer program continued its terrific run of success this season, securing a fourth consecutive Moore League title […]
CIF Girls’ Water Polo: Long Beach Poly Crushes Estancia In Playoff Opener
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. 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. Things couldn’t have gone much better for Long Beach Poly on Thursday evening at Cabrillo High. The […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Estancia, CIF Girls’ Water Polo
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. 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.
Boys’ Basketball: Wilson Holds Off Cabrillo in Play-In Game, Snags Playoff Bid
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. In a winner-take-all game for fourth place in the Moore League, the outcome was determined by who made the big plays in winning time. Trailing by one with three minutes left […]