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Author: 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.
Boys’ Soccer: Lakewood, Wilson Play Dramatic Scoreless Draw
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009 The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. There were more loud complaints to the referee than there were quality scoring opportunities on Wednesday night and neither resulted in a goal as Lakewood and Wilson played to […]
Girls’ Water Polo: Millikan Beats Long Beach Poly, Takes Over Second Place In Moore League
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. With a big Senior Night crowd on hand and second place in the Moore League on the line, the stage was set for a thrilling girls’ water polo clash […]
VIDEO: Millikan vs. Long Beach Poly, Girls’ Water Polo
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation.
Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Losing Streak Continues In Gold Mine While Walter Pyramid Undergoes Repairs
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 2024-25 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. There’s not much going right for Long […]
Boys’ Soccer: Millikan Keeps Rolling With Win Over Lakewood
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. They say that it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish, but a good start doesn’t hurt either. Millikan junior Vonnae Ocegueda was in the right place at the right time to score in the first minutes of the first and second […]
Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Loses In Gold Mine
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 2024-25 season is sponsored by Arline & Mike Walter. The location changed but the struggles remained […]
Boys’ Soccer: Millikan Holds Off Wilson For Win
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The first-place Moore League boys’ soccer fixture between Millikan and Wilson on Wednesday night was yet another example of how the final score rarely reflects the beautiful game played. A plethora of gilt-edged opportunities and a breakneck pace throughout made it feel […]
VIDEO: Millikan vs. Wilson, Girls’ Soccer
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.
Long Beach State Dirtbags Gearing Up For First Season Under TJ Bruce
The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2025 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. With the full support of the Long Beach State administration, alumni and fans, new Dirtbags coach TJ Bruce is ready to put his mark on the historic program where he started his career as an assistant. All of […]