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 high school volleyball in 2023-24 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers. 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 The Wilson boys’ volleyball team has been one of the most […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson boys’ basketball team is looking forward to this season as they compete for a top-4 seed in the Moore League and a spot in the playoffs. Entering his ninth season at the helm, Wilson coach James Boykin is […]
Four teams advanced in yesterday’s playoffs, and another 10 will take the field (or court (or pool)) tonight as they look to open the postseason with a win. Girls’ Basketball Division 1: Long Beach Poly vs Alemany, 7pm Division 2AA: Wilson at South Pasadena, 7pm Division 3A: Lakewood vs Bishop, 7pm Division 4AA: Jordan at […]
