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 Bea… Support The562.org
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 High School Baseball Preview
After having their season cut short last year, Long Beach high school baseball players are back on the field once again. The COVID-19 pandemic ended the 2020 season at its midway point, setting up what should be a memorable and emotional 2021 campaign. The Moore League won’t be using Bohl Diamond at Blair Field for […]
Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits Baseball Preview
Much has changed since the spring of 2019, but Long Beach Poly remains the defending Moore League baseball champions. The Jackrabbits have never won consecutive Moore League titles on the diamond (dating back to 1957-58), but will have the opportunity to make history this season. Fifth-year head coach Brent Lavoie believes that Poly has the […]
Cabrillo Jaguars Baseball Preview
The Cabrillo Jaguars made it just 10 games into the Phillip Berman era before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the 2020 season. In year two, Berman and his team are still navigating the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, with a thin and inexperienced roster for the 2021 season. “It’s tough right now. Our roster is […]
Jordan Panthers Baseball Preview
For Jordan head coach Bryan Whitfield, the opportunity for the Panthers to take the field this season is a lot bigger than baseball. He believes his team has some talent, but is focused on giving his seniors a chance to make some lasting memories while giving his entire team a much-needed escape from the challenges […]
CIF-SS Announces Postseason Plan for Spring Sports
This story has been updated with quotes from CIF-SS Commissioner Rob Wigod during Monday’s press conference. The CIF-Southern Section has just announced that there will be postseason play in the 2020-21 school year. With recent changes to California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines permitting schools to travel across multiple county lines for competition, the […]
Football: St. Anthony Holds Own in Loss vs. Orange
The challenge was clear for St. Anthony (2-2) on Friday night, with unbeaten Orange High coming to Clark Field for the Saints’ Senior NIght. Even without a few key starters, the Saints competed well against the Panthers’ vaunted offense in a 42-12 defeat. Orange (5-0) was averaging over 49 points per game entering the game, […]
VIDEO: St. Anthony vs. Orange, Football
High School Football: St. Anthony vs. Orange St. Anthony had a tough test on Senior Night, hosting the unbeaten Orange Panthers in a non-league showdown.For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head … Support The562.org
High School Football Preview: St. Anthony vs. Orange
Coming off its first loss of the campaign, St. Anthony (2-1) faces a huge test tonight at Clark Field, welcoming in unbeaten Orange High for a 7 p.m. kickoff at Clark Field. The Saints suffered a 24-0 defeat at Harvard Westlake on Saturday and will now have to contend with a prolific Orange offense. The […]
Football: Orange Overwhelms Millikan With Fast Start
A little more than halfway through the first quarter, the Millikan Rams (2-2) found themselves on the wrong end of a 30-0 deficit on Thursday night, enduring an avalanche from the host Orange Panthers (4-0) in all facets of the game. Orange got three first-half rushing touchdowns from quarterback Daylen Pedroza, helping them to a […]