Matt Simon
Matt Simon has been covering sports since 2013. After graduating from Long Beach State, he has covered sports for multiple publications throughout Southern California.
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Lakewood

Lakewood Honors Everyone At Signing Day Celebration

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On Wednesday, Lakewood High honored 15 student athletes who are going on to play sports at the next level. It was not the first signing day celebration for the Lancers this year, and the end-of-year event is becoming more popular for local schools. “The NCAA sets their signing days but my own daughter was a […]

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Compton Football

Feature: Compton’s ‘Batman and Batman’ Rushing Duo Lead Them Into Semis

Matt Simon

The Compton football team is in uncharted territory this week as they prepare for their semifinal against Tahquitz on Friday.   Even as the No. 1 seed in the CIF Southern Section Division 12 playoffs, the Tarbabes are entering the semifinals for the first time since 1979. The way that they reached the semifinal is no […]

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PHOTOS: Millikan vs Lakewood Boys’ Wrestling

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The562’s wrestling coverage for the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Emigh Dental Care. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013.