JJ Fiddler is an award-winning sportswriter and videographer who has been covering Southern California sports for multiple newspapers and websites since 2004. After attending Long Beach State and creating the first full sports page at the Union Weekly Newspaper, he has been exclusively covering Long Beach prep sports since 2007.
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. The St. Anthony football program will get an early look at where they stand when they take on Mount Miguel during the Saints’ season opener […]
After decades of waiting and dreaming about a new football stadium at Clark Field, the day has finally arrived. The Saints will take the field on their “field of dreams” this evening for a season and stadium-opening game against Jefferson at 7 p.m. The562 will be on hand for live updates, article, video, photos and […]
It’s been an up and down season for Long Beach Poly alum Jordan Bell, who won an NBA title last year during his rookie season with the Warriors. Bell was heralded by Golden State’s coaches and front office as a steal in the NBA Draft and a player with a bright future in the league. […]