Matt Simon
Matt Simon has been covering sports since 2013. During his time at Long Beach State, he served as sports editor for the Daily 49er while completing his degree. Since then, he has reported extensively on athletics throughout Southern California for multiple publications. He also served as an assistant editor at The Maui News before joining The562.org as a correspondent. In 2025, he was brought on as an assistant editor.
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CIF Softball: Wilson Walks Off Winners In Quarterfinals

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Wilson softball has been on different paths to victory during the CIF Southern Section Division 3 playoffs this month. The Bruins came back to win in the final inning of the first round on the road last week, blew out San Marcos at home on Tuesday, and walked off winners 3-2 against Troy in the […]

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Beach Volleyball: Wilson’s Adams and Calderone Win Moore League Pairs Title

Tyler Hendrickson

The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2025 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers. On a warm, sunny Wednesday afternoon at the LBCC sand courts, Wilson’s top beach volleyball duo couldn’t wait to get off the court. Sophomores Simrin Adams and Sadie Calderone entered the tournament as the Moore League’s top-ranked […]

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Wilson’s Joel Bitonio Makes History With Third Pro Bowl Honor

Mike Guardabascio

Wilson alum Joel Bitonio has had a historic season this year with the Cleveland Browns. Bitonio, who has spent all seven years of his NFL career in Cleveland, was announced as a Pro Bowl honoree this week, marking his third consecutive Pro Bowl recognition. That’s significant because he becomes the first-ever Wilson alum to make […]