An LBC native, Mike Guardabascio has been covering Long Beach sports professionally for 13 years, with his work published in dozens of Southern California magazines and newspapers. He's won numerous awards 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 Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. The Bruins stayed undefeated in Moore League play as they took down the Rams in four sets, 23-25, 25-12, 25-12, 25-18.
Compton seniors Jaishawn Smith and Jaheim Hunt scored five touchdowns as the Tarbabes rolled to a 71-0 victory over West Adams during their home opener Friday night. It’s Compton’s biggest win in more than 15 years. Smith got things started with a bang as he returned the opening kick off for a touchdown to give […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson girls’ swim team is eager to unseat Long Beach Poly from atop the Moore League this year, and if Friday’s dual meet between the teams was any indication, the Bruins have a very legitimate shot. The Jackrabbits are […]
