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.
Boys’ Basketball: St. Anthony Beats St. Paul, Clinches Del Rey Title Share
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. Every time the St. Anthony basketball team has gotten knocked down, they’ve gotten right back up. That was the same Wednesday night in front of a packed crowd at Jack Errion Gymnasium as the Saints defeated St. Paul, 66-60, […]
Girls’ Basketball: St. Anthony Falls to First-Place Bishop Montgomery
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. For eight minutes, the St. Anthony girls’ basketball team went toe-to-toe with Bishop Montgomery in a Del Rey league battle as the Saints took a first quarter lead. However, some missed opportunities and some hot shooting from the Knights […]
Wrestling: Millikan Sweeps Wilson, Boys Claim 15th Straight League Title
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Although she was wrestling up a class, Millikan’s Ashley Hernandez knew exactly what she wanted to do as she stepped onto the mat Thursday night at Wilson. The freshman wanted to help her team, and she did just that with […]
Men’s Volleyball: Long Beach State Sweeps Saint Francis
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.com to learn more. With the ongoing wildfires in the Los Angeles area, the Long Beach State Men’s Volleyball team had a quick turnaround […]
Wrestling: Millikan, Poly Split Dual Meet
Over the last couple of years, the Millikan and Poly dual wrestling meet has gone a long way to deciding the Moore League champion. Wednesday night before Winter Break was no different. For the boys, the Rams battled before pulling away from Poly with a 52-29 thanks to their middle and light heavyweights. Meanwhile the […]
VIDEO: Moore League Girls’ Water Polo Showcase
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation.
VIDEO: St. Anthony vs. St. Pius X-St. Matthias, Boys’ Basketball
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949.
Boys’ Basketball: St. Anthony Drops OT Heartbreaker to St. Pius
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949. The St. Anthony boys’ basketball team got an early Del Rey League barometer check Tuesday night at Errion Gym. The Saints weren’t able to hold off St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy, giving up a late regulation lead at the […]
Historic State Runs End For LBCC Volleyball, Soccer
After a historic season, the Long Beach City College women’s volleyball team saw its season end Friday night in a 25-17, 19-25, 25-22, 25-22 loss to Feather River in the 3C2A State Championship quarterfinals at Mt. San Antonio College. It was LBCC’s first trip to the state tournament in 24 seasons. The Vikings (23-2) rode […]