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 football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013.
The Jordan football program has been champing at the bit to get back on the field after narrowly missing the CIF playoffs last season in the first year under coach Jon Nielsen. Tonight the Panthers will get a chance to start over when they host North Torrance in the season opener. Kickoff is scheduled for […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. “This should be business as usual.” That’s what Millikan softball coach Michelle Lehr said to her team after their 8-3 win over Long Beach Poly at home on Tuesday. The victory all but clinched a fifth consecutive Moore League title for the Rams but there […]
