The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013.
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.
Long Beach Poly Football Alums Wendell Moe, Jr., Tyson Ruffins Sponsor The562’s Coverage
The562 is thrilled to announce that our coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics and our Football coverage have been sponsored by current NCAA student-athletes Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. and Tyson Ruffins. Moe and Ruffins were teammates in the Long Beach Poly football program, leading the Jackrabbits to a CIF-SS championship during the 2021 season. As […]
Women’s Soccer: Long Beach State Settles for Draw With Hawai’i
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. For the second time in the 2025 season, Long Beach State (3-4-2, 0-0-1) hosted the Hawai’i Rainbow Wahine (2-4-4, 0-0-1) on George Allen Field, only this time as a Big West Conference match. Thursday night’s meeting was the conference opener […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Wilson, Girls’ Volleyball
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
Girls’ Volleyball: Long Beach Poly Wins Turbulent Five-Setter At Millikan
The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. Based on the CIF-SS girls’ volleyball rankings released on Tuesday, the matchup between Long Beach Poly and Millikan could very well be a postseason preview in Division 2. If that’s the case, we’re gonna need a bigger gym. […]
Football: Wilson Stumbles in Loss to Dana Hills
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Prior to Friday night’s showdown between Wilson (3-1) and Dana Hills (4-0), Bruins head coach Raudric Curtis said his team should be fine if they could just play their game and limit their mistakes. Unfortunately for Curtis and his Bruins, the […]
VIDEO: Wilson vs. Dana Hills, Football
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
PREVIEW: Wilson vs. Dana Hills, Football
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. A pair of 3-0 football teams will lock horns on Friday night at Wilson High as the Bruins welcome in Dana Hills for a 7 p.m. kickoff. The Raudric Curtis era is off to a flying start as Wilson has outscored […]
Long Beach Gives 2025 Now Underway Supporting Local Nonprofits
The562 is excited to once again participate in Long Beach Gives! This annual effort to support Long Beach’s nonprofit organizations is vital to the success of The562 and many other nonprofit organizations that serve all corners of our community. CLICK HERE to visit The562’s Long Beach Gives page and show your support for our work! […]
Flag Football: Long Beach Poly Shuts Out Lakewood
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Long Beach Poly flag football head coach Rob Shock called his defense the team’s heart and soul, and the heartbeat was strong on Wednesday afternoon at Lakewood High. The Jackrabbits defense had five sacks and an early Pick-6 by sophomore Bailey Holder, leading […]