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.
Football: Wilson Clinches Share of Moore League Title With Win Over Jordan
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 Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Ahead of Friday […]
VIDEO: Wilson vs. Jordan, Football
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 Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
PREVIEW: Jordan vs. Wilson, Football
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 Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Friday night […]
CIF Girls’ Volleyball: Wilson Starts Fast and Dominates Trabuco Hills in Playoff Opener
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wednesday evening’s playoff opener went about as smooth as you could hope for if you’re a Wilson girls’ volleyball fan. The Bruins (24-23) hosted Trabuco Hills (13-14) to start out the 2025 CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs and never trailed against the […]
VIDEO: Wilson vs. Trabuco Hills, CIF Girls’ Volleyball
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
ROUNDUP: CIF-SS Flag Football Round One
The Moore League got off to a perfect start to the 2025 CIF-SS flag football playoffs on Tuesday night, as all four of the league’s teams came out victorious. Millikan 7, Valencia 6 CLICK HERE for complete coverage of Millikan’s dramatic win over Valencia Jordan 13, Costa Mesa 6 CLICK HERE for our coverage from […]
CIF Flag Football: Late Touchdown Lifts Millikan Past Valencia In Round One
The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. Facing 4th & Goal at their opponents’ eight-yard line, the Millikan Rams had their playoff lives in the balance on Tuesday evening at DeHaven Stadium. Trailing by a score against Valencia (Placentia), the Rams used a timeout with […]
VIDEO: Millikan vs. Valencia, CIF Flag Football
The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law.
JUCO Football: LBCC Dominates Santa Ana College for Homecoming Win
The final Homecoming Game at the current Veterans Memorial Stadium went pretty much exactly to plan for Long Beach City College on Saturday afternoon. From the first drive of the day, the Vikings offense looked crisp, the defense was solid, and the scoreboard reflected their dominance. Long Beach raced out to a 28-0 lead over […]