Mike Guardabascio
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.
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The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Long Beach Poly (2-3) gets its biggest test of the season Friday night at SoFi Stadium at 7pm, as the Jackrabbits host undefeated Mission Viejo (6-0).  “They’re a great […]

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Football: Millikan’s Ryan Pellum Hosts Holiday Toy Drive at Local Schools

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The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Three days before Christmas, Millikan football star Ryan Pellum spent the day handing out toys to students, spreading some holiday cheer across Long Beach and Lakewood. The former Moore League Player of the Year, who is a national level recruit […]

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Water Polo: Long Beach Poly Beats Cabrillo

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In the second game of the Moore League Showcase, Long Beach Poly got out of the gates fast and never looked back defeating Cabrillo 16-5 Wednesday afternoon. Madison Marshall and Julia Miller each scored two goals as the Jackrabbits strolled to a 7-0 lead after the first quarter. Marshall continued her strong play throughout the […]