Mike Guardabascio
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.
http://The562.org

Related Articles

DSC
Cabrillo Compton Cross Country Jordan Lakewood Long Beach Poly Millikan Wilson

Cross Country: Wilson Girls Clinch Title, Poly Boys Win

Mike Guardabascio

For the first time since 2003, the Wilson girls’ cross country team will be Moore League champions. The Bruins put up their second dominant performance in as many league meets at Signal Hill on Wednesday evening, clinching at least a share of the Moore League title. The Bruins were led once again by Aliya Mesihovich, […]

Screenshot 2024 04 26 at 11.12.05 PM
Baseball Lakewood Video Wilson

VIDEO: Wilson vs Lakewood Baseball

Eli Aquino

The562’s high school baseball coverage is sponsored by Tribe Athletics. Visit TribeAthlete.com for more information on their fitness community. 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. Subscribe to the562 on GiveButter to make a recurring donation and keep […]

Screenshot 2026 01 23 at 11.10.49 PM
Lakewood Long Beach Poly Soccer

Boys’ Soccer: Long Beach Poly and Lakewood Get Opportunities, But Settle For Scoreless Draw

Matt Simon

The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of […]