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Author: JJ Fiddler
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.
STANDINGS + SCHEDULE: Long Beach Softball, Week 3
The562’s standings, schedule, and rankings stories are sponsored by International City Plumbers. The562’s high school softball coverage for the 2023 season is sponsored by Long Beach City Councilwoman Megan Kerr. The Moore League schedule has been upended by inclement weather but here is how the teams stand in the third week of league action.
Long Beach Boys’ Swimming Season Preview 2023
The562’s season previews for the 2022-23 school year are sponsored by Vertical Raise, the official team fundraising partner of The562. The562’s coverage of water polo & swimming is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. There are a few new head coaches for the top Moore League boys’ swim teams this season, but the expectations […]
Softball: Huge First Inning Carries Millikan Past Long Beach Poly
The562’s high school softball coverage for the 2023 season is sponsored by Long Beach City Councilwoman Megan Kerr. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Poly alum Jayon Brown and PlayFair Sports Management. The562’s coverage […]
LIVE UPDATES: Long Beach Poly vs. Millikan, Moore League Softball
The562’s high school softball coverage for the 2023 season is sponsored by Long Beach City Councilwoman Megan Kerr. Long Beach Poly is visiting Millikan for Moore League softball action today. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.
Boys’ Golf: Wilson Beats Los Alamitos
The562’s coverage of Long Beach golf for the 2023 season is sponsored from Dan and Desiree Gooch. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Bruins beat Los Alamitos 196-209 while co-Medalists Bryson Barnes, Dresden Underwood, and Jackson Case all shot 1-over par. Wilson boys’ golf finished in the […]
Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Upset In Big West Tournament
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2022-23 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The Long Beach State men’s basketball season came to a disappointing end on Tuesday night. Cal Poly came into the Big West Tournament as the No. 10 seed with only one conference win, but the Mustangs had their best second […]
Long Beach State Notebook: Big West Basketball Tournament Starts Tonight
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2022-23 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Long Beach State men’s basketball got a historic performance from Lassina Traore with 22 points and 20 rebounds, but UC Davis took the final regular season game 93-92 in double overtime this past weekend. The loss moves LBSU (17-15, 11-9) […]
STANDINGS + SCHEDULE: Long Beach Softball, Week 2
The562’s standings, schedule, and rankings stories are sponsored by International City Plumbers. The562’s high school softball coverage for the 2023 season is sponsored by Long Beach City Councilwoman Megan Kerr. The Moore League schedule is underway and continues this week.
Softball: Long Beach Poly Blanks Wilson
The562’s high school softball coverage for the 2023 season is sponsored by Long Beach City Councilwoman Megan Kerr. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Poly alum Jayon Brown and PlayFair Sports Management. The562’s coverage […]