The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 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.
STORY: Long Beach Coast Defeat Modesto Roadsters In Game 1 Of Pioneer League Playoff Series
The Long Beach Coast continued their historic inaugural season Thursday night at Bohl Diamond at Blair Field, defeating the Modesto Roadsters 5-1 in Game 1 of the Pioneer League playoffs. Long Beach took an early lead in the bottom of the first inning as Johnny Pappas singled to center field with one out and stole […]
PREVIEW: Millikan Vs. Capistrano Valley, Football
The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2026-27 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The Millikan football team is looking for a reset after a tough start to the […]
PREVIEW: Compton Vs. Gardena, Football
The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The Compton football team is off to a hot start as it prepares for Friday night’s contest against Gardena. The Tarbabes enter the matchup 3-0, with wins over Jordan, Orange Vista and Bishop […]
Girls’ Volleyball: Lakewood Mounts Comeback To Reverse Sweep Wilson
The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2026 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. After falling into a 2-0 hole against Wilson, the […]
FEATURE: Wilson Welcomes Six Athletes Into Its Hall of Fame
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. There were plenty of reasons for Wilson High to celebrate last Friday. Along with celebrating its centennial, Wilson inducted six former Bruins into its Hall of Fame during halftime of the football game. It was a fitting way to celebrate […]
Football: Brady Edmunds Tosses Four Touchdowns In Win Over Wilson
The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 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. It was a special night at Wilson as the school continued its centennial celebration taking on Huntington Beach […]
Women’s Soccer: Banks Scores Game Winner As Long Beach State Remains Unbeaten
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2026-27 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. While the season is young, the Long Beach State women’s soccer team is confident they can overcome any challenge. So, when the Beach surrendered their first goal of the season – there was no panic. LBSU simply regrouped, stayed […]
PREVIEW: Lakewood Vs. Ventura, Football
The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 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 team sits in a unique place as it prepares for its nonleague contest against Ventura on Friday […]
PREVIEW: Wilson Vs. Huntington Beach, Football
The562’s football coverage for the 2026-27 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. The biggest party in Long Beach this week will be at Seventh and Ximeno on Friday night. Wilson […]
