Matt Simon
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.
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The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. During last week’s 49-21 playoff win over Saugus High, the Millikan offense needed exactly one drive to find its rhythm. By their second possession, the Rams were fully in sync, rattling off 49 unanswered points as they cruised into the […]

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Cabrillo Football

Football: Cabrillo Wins Season Opener at Hawkins

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The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. Cabrillo went on the road and collected a comfortable win over Hawkins as the Jaguars brought home a win to the Westside to start the 2023 season, 36-8. The Jaguars were led by Dylan Edwards’ two rushing touchdowns, with one touchdown apiece from Luis […]

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Compton Football

High School Football Preview: Compton at Centennial

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Two longtime Hub City rivals square off tonight at Centennial High as Compton opens its 2021 fall season against its crosstown rivals. The hosts from Centennial enter the 6 p.m. contest at 0-1 after a 28-8 loss at Perris last Friday. Compton will look to lean on its strong, veteran offensive line and crafty Double […]