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.
Author: 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.
CIF Football: Lakewood Falls Short In First-Round Loss To La Serna
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. There was some uncertainty around the Lakewood football program following a playoff run last year as they entered the season […]
Obituary: Lakewood Community Mourns Loss Of Malakai Kemp
The Lakewood community is mourning the loss of Malakai Kemp, who passed away this week after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was 17 years old. “With a heart beyond broken, I share the news that my precious son, Malakai Aaron Kemp, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 5:11 p.m. yesterday,” his […]
PREVIEW: Lakewood Vs La Serna, CIF Football
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 Lakewood football program is no stranger to road games. Each of the last two years the Lancers have started […]
VIDEO: Moore League Cross Country Finals
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes.
STORY: Long Beach State Opens Season At San Diego State With Second-Year Coach Acker
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Entering his second season at the helm of the Long Beach State men’s basketball program, coach Chris Acker is in a similar position to when he took over the program. With only one returner in junior Derrick Xzavierro – […]
FINAL STANDINGS: Long Beach High School Football, Regular Season
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. TEAM LEAGUE RECORD OVERALL POINTS FOR POINTS AGAINST Moore League Wilson 6-0 9-1 317 137 Long Beach Poly 5-1 5-5 307 213 Lakewood 4-2 6-4 193 148 Millikan 3-3 […]
FEATURE: Raudric Curtis Leads Wilson To Historic Moore League Title, Eyes Playoff Run
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 Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Back in August when Wilson coach Raudric Curtis leaned toward the microphone at the Moore League media day, […]
SCHEDULE: CIF Football Playoffs, Round 1
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. It’s time for playoff football! Wilson is in the CIF Southern Section Division 4 playoffs and will host Paraclete, the second-place finisher out of the Angelus Football League. St. Anthony is also hosting […]
CIF Football: St. Anthony The Top Seed In Division 11, Will Host El Monte To Open Playoffs
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. It came down to the last throw of their regular season, Majesty Aupiu took a handoff from Jai’r Condley, ran toward the line of scrimmage and then tossed the ball to Dion Myers […]