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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JUCO Football: LBCC Beats Citrus On Sophomore Night

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The562’s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College. The Long Beach City College football program has had a roller coaster season as they looked to make a return to the postseason. After losing their first two games, the Vikings won five straight and then lost two straight to make Saturday […]

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Lakewood Video Volleyball

VIDEO: Lakewood Girls’ Volleyball Falls To No. 1 Mater Dei

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Lakewood girls’ volleyball gave visiting Mater Dei a run for its money in the first set on Tuesday evening, but the top-ranked Monarchs survived 30-28, and went on to sweep the Lancers 25-18, 25-18. Senior captains Julia Crawford and Romoni Vivao led the Lakewood attack. Crawford had a game-high 14 kills, and Vivao finished with […]

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Football Millikan

Football: Millikan Opens Pellum Era With Thrilling 29-28 Win Over Carson

Mike Guardabascio

STORY BY TYLER HENDRICKSON Senior quarterback Qeanu Campbell-Caldwell didn’t have his cleanest game on Friday night, but when his team needed him, he delivered. With less than a minute to go, Millikan’s career touchdown leader drove the Rams 70 yards in five plays, connecting with Ezavier Staples for a nine-yard touchdown to give the Rams […]