JJ Fiddler is an award-winning sportswriter and videographer who has been covering Southern California sports for multiple newspapers and websites since 2004. After attending Long Beach State and creating the first full sports page at the Union Weekly Newspaper, he has been exclusively covering Long Beach prep sports since 2007.
The big boys of Long Beach got a special treat last weekend as Long Beach Poly alum Jurrell Casey hosted his third annual offensive and defensive linemen camp at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Most summer football camps focus on skill positions like quarterback, receiver, or defensive back, which is precisely why Casey has chosen to focus […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson had the unique pleasure of hosting Moreno Valley on a beautiful Monday afternoon at Angels Stadium of Anaheim. The game started slow, but the Bruins went on to win 3-0. There were a combined four total hits and no […]
For the first time since March 9, 2020, we’re proud to present the562.org’s Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Naples Rib Company. HIGH SCHOOL Jason Parra, Millikan Cross Country In his first Moore League race, freshman Jason Parra shined against Wilson last week. The Rams’ rising star won the first dual meet of the season […]
