The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
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 Boys’ Basketball: St. Anthony Can’t Rally In First-Round Loss To Leuzinger
Heading into their opening round contest the St. Anthony boys’ basketball team knew the game would come down to execution as they faced a tough Leuzinger squad in the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs. On Wednesday night a third-quarter sprint by the Olympians was enough to put the game out of reach for the […]
CIF Water Polo: Cabrillo Holds Off Bolsa Grande To Advance To Quarterfinals
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. After a dominating opening round win, the Cabrillo girls’ water polo team found itself in a very different situation during the second round against Bolsa Grande. The Jaguars […]
VIDEO: Cabrillo Vs. Bolsa Grande, CIF Girls’ Water Polo
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family.
Wrestling: Moore League Crowns 14 Champions At Boys’ League Finals
Every year the Moore League wrestling finals bring new opportunities. Grapplers can avenge losses from earlier in the season, win for the first time or continue building on legacies they’ve started during their time in high school. On Saturday that was the case at Cabrillo as 14 athletes claimed their bragging rights at the Moore […]
Story: Long Beach State Softball Kicks Off 2026 Season Friday
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. Opening day has arrived for Long Beach State softball. With the new season comes a new coach, a retooled roster and a fresh sense of purpose that has been building since summer workouts and fall practices. When the Beach […]
CIF Girls’ Water Polo: Cabrillo Gets Team Effort In Big Win Over Mark Keppel
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The Cabrillo girls’ water polo senior class has been part of a lot of the program’s most memorable moments. Their freshman year was the first time the Jaguars […]
VIDEO: Cabrillo Vs. Mark Keppel, CIF Girls’ Water Polo
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family.
Girls’ Water Polo: Wilson Battles But Falls In First Game Of Open Division Action
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. It’s not often that the Wilson girls’ water polo program is the underdog. The Bruins want to be in the conversation as one of […]
Girls’ Basketball: Lorn And Moore Lift Jordan To Win Over Wilson To Clinch First League Title Since 1996
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. With a shot at making their mark on the Jordan girls’ basketball program – seniors Jah’asharee Moore and Janiah Lorn didn’t let the […]