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.
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Water Polo Wilson

Water Polo: Wilson Opens New Facility With Dominant Win Over Los Alamitos

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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 was a historic night for the Long Beach Wilson water polo program as family, friends and alumni filled the deck at the Bruins’ […]

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PREVIEW: Wilson Vs. Compton, Football

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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 a thrilling Moore League win over Millikan last week, Wilson is back home Friday night to host Compton. […]

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Girls Volleyball: Wilson Battles Back To Defeat Millikan 3-1

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The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Looking to stay in striking decent for first place, the Long Beach Wilson girls volleyball team got off to a slow start […]

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SCHEDULE: Long Beach Football, Week 7

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The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. After an eventful week in the Moore League, we’ve got more good matchups. St. Anthony hits the road to open Del Rey league action as the Saints look to go on a run […]

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STANDINGS: Long Beach Football, Week 7

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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 3-2 128 91 Wilson 1-0 4-1 158 83 Lakewood 1-1 3-3 108 116 Millikan 1-1 […]

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Football: Jordan Offense Can’t Keep Up In Loss To Charter Oak

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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. Looking to bounce back from their Moore League opening loss last week, Long Beach Jordan wasn’t […]

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Football: Long Beach Poly Transfers Denied, Banned Two Years

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The CIF Southern Section has ruled five Long Beach Poly football transfers ineligible, extending a wave of transfer denials that has already impacted Millikan and Compton this season. With this decision, Poly becomes the third Moore League school facing sanctions, and the affected athletes are barred from competing in California high school sports for the […]

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Flag Football: Compton’s Willard Scores Four Touchdowns In Win Vs Long Beach Poly

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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 Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. Before the start of the season Compton flag football coach Jason […]