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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ARTICLE & VIDEO BY TYLER HENDRICKSON A pair of key turnovers left Lakewood (0-2) wondering what might have been against rival Mayfair (3-0) on Friday night, as the visiting Monsoons spoiled Lakewood’s home opener with a 20-6 victory, retaining the Milk Bucket trophy. “(Tonight) was good for us as just our second game together as […]