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Author: 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.
CIF Basketball: Lakewood Falls to Lynwood in Second Round
The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Looking to keep their season alive, the Lakewood girls basketball team was unable to overcome a slow start during a 67-53 loss to Lynwood in the second round of the CIF Southern Section Division 2AA playoffs Saturday night. With some tenacious defense […]
CIF Basketball: St. Anthony Falls to St. Monica
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. When you play a familiar opponent multiple times in a season, each team has a good idea of what the other side wants to do and can game plan on how to attack them. That was the case Thursday […]
Wrestling: Millikan Dominates as Moore League Grapplers Shine at League Finals
After winning their 15th straight Moore League title, the Millikan boys’ wrestling program continued to shine as the Rams took eight league titles at the Moore League Finals Saturday at Wilson. It was a dominating performance by Millikan boys, who won eight of the matches after having 10 athletes reach the finals match in their […]
Football: Moore League Athletes Win 605 All-Star Game With South Squad
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. After an almost 10-year hiatus, the ALADS 605 All-Star Football game was back on Saturday afternoon, and the excitement showed as the South All-Stars won by a score of 29-14 at Downey High. The South All-Stars were made up of seniors […]
Girls’ Wrestling: Long Beach Poly Wins Eight Titles at Moore League Finals
After a dominating Moore League run, the Long Beach Poly girls wrestling team continued to shine Thursday night at the Moore League Finals. From the opening finals match, the Jackrabbits proved why they were the league champs as they walked away with eight champions – one more than they finished with last season. “This was […]
Boys’ Basketball: St. Anthony Beats St. Paul, Clinches Del Rey Title Share
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. Every time the St. Anthony basketball team has gotten knocked down, they’ve gotten right back up. That was the same Wednesday night in front of a packed crowd at Jack Errion Gymnasium as the Saints defeated St. Paul, 66-60, […]
Girls’ Basketball: St. Anthony Falls to First-Place Bishop Montgomery
The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. For eight minutes, the St. Anthony girls’ basketball team went toe-to-toe with Bishop Montgomery in a Del Rey league battle as the Saints took a first quarter lead. However, some missed opportunities and some hot shooting from the Knights […]
Wrestling: Millikan Sweeps Wilson, Boys Claim 15th Straight League Title
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Although she was wrestling up a class, Millikan’s Ashley Hernandez knew exactly what she wanted to do as she stepped onto the mat Thursday night at Wilson. The freshman wanted to help her team, and she did just that with […]