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.
The Saints are the only Long Beach team listed on the CIF Southern Section’s preseason watch list, and they feature the unquestioned top player in the city: Aidan Grosz, a stud middle blocker who’s signed with Long Beach State. Longtime Saints coach Alicia Lemau’u is trying to guide her team to success at the Del […]
The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Simrin Adams/Sadie Calderone, Wilson Volleyball Wilson sophomores Simrin Adams and Sadie Calderone were the city’s best team all […]
High School Football: Long Beach Poly vs. Lakewood Lakewood hosted Long Beach Poly at Vets for the final game of the 2021 regular season. 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 of Long Beach, covering primarily sports and education. Support The562.org
