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.
The562’s coverage of Aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Moore League boys’ water polo got underway with three games at Cabrillo on Tuesday as part of the annual showcase that features all six teams. The unique event got started with a Long Beach Poly win over Jordan before […]
Wilson coach Erin Carey’s squad started the season ranked No. 13 in Division 3AA, with high hopes. “I have big goals for my team this season and I think my girls are ready,” said Carey. Unfortunately for the young, talented Bruins, they’ve been bit by the injury bug. Point guard Ashley Hawkins is out for […]
There are five Major League Baseball players with ties to Long Beach who are getting ready for the unprecedented MLB Postseason to begin this week. Lakewood High alum Travis d’Arnaud has been the most pleasant surprise for local boys in the show this season. The Atlanta Braves catcher bounced back from injury with the Tampa […]
