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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Millikan Football Sets 2021 Schedule

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Expectations continue to grow for Millikan Football, and the fall 2021 season could be a big one for the Rams under third-year head coach Romeo Pellum. The Rams have lined up a competitive schedule for the season ahead, and have an intriguing roster looking to take the next step for the program. Millikan will face […]