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 Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Cedra Talaga, Long Beach Poly Volleyball Long Beach Poly versatile sophomore Cedra Talaga flashed the complete game in […]

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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. After twelve months of anticipation, the Moore League Super Bowl is here. Regardless of what happens on the field at DeHaven Stadium tonight as Millikan hosts Long Beach Poly, […]

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Swimming: Wilson Girls Win Third Straight Moore League Title!

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The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The Wilson girls’ swim team completed their goal of a Moore League championship three-peat on a chilly April evening at LBCC at the Moore League Finals. The Bruins edged out a game Long Beach Poly squad by the narrow […]