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.
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. We caught up with Wilson and St. Anthony coaches and players […]
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
Last weekend’s season opener was smooth sailing for LBCC, which blew out Grossmont on the road in a game that saw them lead 48-10 early in the fourth quarter. This Saturday? Not so much. LBCC hosts Mt. SAC at 6 p.m. on Saturday in a meeting of traditional SoCal JuCo powers. “They reflect us well,” […]
