An LBC native, Mike Guardabascio has been covering Long Beach sports professionally for 18 years, with his work published in dozens of Southern California magazines and newspapers. He's won numerous state and national honors for his writing as well as the CIF Southern Section’s Champion For Character Award, and is the author of three books about Long Beach history.
The562’s coverage of girls’ flag football in 2023-24 is sponsored by the Los Angeles Chargers. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. From the outset of Tuesday’s game against their rival Wilson Bruins, the Long Beach Poly offense was […]
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1948. The St. Anthony football program will get an early look at where they stand when they take on Mount Miguel during the Saints’ season opener […]
