Matt Simon
Matt Simon has been covering sports since 2013. After graduating from Long Beach State, he has covered sports for multiple publications throughout Southern California.
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Long Beach Girls’ Water Polo Preview

Mike Guardabascio

Last year was the best girls’ water polo season in Long Beach history–can 2018-19 top it? Last season Wilson won the first CIF-SS championship in the sport in city history, while Long Beach Poly brought home a silver CIF-SS plaque. This year looks to feature more big games and memorable moments–the Moore League schedule begins […]

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Water Polo: Wilson, Poly, Millikan Girls Win at Moore League Showcase

Matt Simon

The562’s coverage of water polo & swimming is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation When the night concluded at the Moore League Showcase Wilson, Poly and Millikan all came away with comfortable wins, but with six teams in action – it was more than just about wins and losses.  “This is a good show […]

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Football: Compton Beats Wilson On Controversial Late Field Goal Call

Sean Kenneally

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. A late controversial blocked field goal ruling became the talk of the game on Carter Field at Compton College as Compton defeated Wilson 27-25. With 30 seconds left and trailing by two, Wilson sent out their kicking unit on first down […]