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.
This week we’re talking about how the CIF and CalPreps are deciding where to rank high school football teams for the playoffs this season. Support The562.org What Divisions WIll Long Beach Playoff Football Teams End Up In?
High School Girls’ Soccer: Long Beach Poly vs. Wilson Long Beach Poly hosted longtime rivals Wilson on Senior Night with a chance to claim a share of the Moore League championship. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City of Long Beach, […]
