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 Long Beach Volleyball in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Misty May-Treanor and the Dream in Gold Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson junior Ian Nolte is one of the top players in the nation, and he recently announced his commitment to […]
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. There was a lot to play for on Monday evening as the Moore League flag football regular season came to a close. The Lakewood Lancers were playing for pride on their home field, while the Compton Tarbabes were playing for a shot at […]
