The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. Photos by: Dayanara Martinez
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 Poly Rallies In Third Set To Sweep Millikan
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2025 is brought to you by the MLP’s […]
PREVIEW: Jordan Vs. Lakewood, 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 Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. When Lakewood and Jordan […]
PHOTOS: Cabrillo Vs. Poly, Flag Football
Photos by: Dayanara Martinez The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins.
SCHEDULE: Long Beach Football, Week 8
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. Long Beach Poly and Wilson are the remaining teams that are unbeaten in Moore League play. Wilson is at home against Cabrillo, while Poly has a much anticipated matchup against Millikan. All start […]
STANDINGS: Long Beach Football, Week 8
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 Long Beach Poly 2-0 3-3 135 147 Wilson 2-0 5-1 181 104 Lakewood 2-1 4-3 157 123 Millikan 2-1 2-5 […]
Women’s Volleyball: Long Beach State Defeats Cal Poly, Pushes Win Streak To Eight
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. If the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team was looking for a marquee win, they don’t need to look any further than Saturday night. The Beach pushed their win streak to eight and defeated Cal Poly, the reigning Big […]
STORY: Wilson Holds Off Compton’s Last-Second Comeback
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. After looking sharp to start the second half, the Long Beach Wilson football team withstood a late rally […]
VIDEO: Wilson Vs. Compton, 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 Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
VIDEO: Wilson Vs. Los Alamitos, Water Polo
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.