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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The CIF Southern Section has declared a Compton football transfer ineligible for all CIF sanctioned sports through Sept. 18 2027 – effectively ending the athlete’s high school career at Compton or any other high school in California. The athlete hasn’t appeared in any contests this season and hadn’t gained eligibility so no games will be […]

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Baseball: Long Beach Poly Fends Off Lakewood

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The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Long Beach Poly watched its 3-run lead disappear in the late innings at Lakewood on Tuesday, […]

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VIDEO: Compton vs. Millikan Basketball

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Compton beat Millikan on the Moore League’s opening night. High School Basketball: Compton vs. Millikan Compton won the Moore League opener against Millikan on Wednesday evening behind 22 and 15 from Jabari Steward.