JJ Fiddler
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.
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Long Beach Girls’ Basketball Preview

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Last year was a highwater mark for Long Beach girls’ basketball, with Poly, Millikan, and Wilson all notching 25 wins or more. The Jackrabbits once again holding onto the Moore League title, but the Rams and Bruins both had great seasons, including Wilson winning its first CIF-SS title in the sport in 20 years. This […]

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PHOTOS: Wilson vs Millikan Swim

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The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Subscribe to the562 on GiveButter to make a […]

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A History of the Long Beach Poly/Wilson Football Rivalry

Mike Guardabascio

With the 88th incarnation of “The Big Game” taking place this Friday, it’s time to take a look back at the city’s oldest rivalry. Long Beach Poly and Wilson have been playing each other annually since 1932, making the series older than 26 of the 32 NFL franchises. The two teams first played in 1932, […]