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 Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013 Following Jordan High’s historic run to the CIF Southern Section Division 11 championship game last Fall, Jordan administration has fired coach Tim Wedlow. The Panthers had never made a CIF-SS football championship game prior to this season. “They just told me they’re going […]
Refresh the page to see the latest scores and video updates! There’s a key doubleheader tonight at Long Beach Poly as Lakewood visits the Ron Palmer Pavilion. The girls’ basketball showdown (5:30 p.m.) has first place on the line as the Lancers can win to force a tie at the top. Meanwhile, the boys’ game […]
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The Wilson Bruins are looking for a three-peat Moore League championship this season, but they’ve got a new coach and their work cut out for them with the rest of the league nipping at their heels. WILSON Wilson Athletics […]
