JJ Fiddler is an award-winning sportswriter and videographer who has been covering Southern California sports for multiple newspapers and websites since 2004. After attending Long Beach State and creating the first full sports page at the Union Weekly Newspaper, he has been exclusively covering Long Beach prep sports since 2007.
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week, presented by Naples Rib Company. HIGH SCHOOL Keyonta Lanier, Long Beach Poly Football Long Beach Poly receiver Keyonta Lanier earned his nickname of “Big Play Tay” with a pair of touchdown catches for the Jackrabbits in their big win over Lakewood. Lanier, a senior, is a New Mexico […]
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 Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State men’s basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. With all of the top returners opting […]
High School Boys’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly vs. Compton Long Beach Poly and Compton opened the 2021 season with their Moore League opener at Compton Centennial. The Jackrabbits unveiled their new Jordan Brand jerseys. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City […]
