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

Screen Shot 2022 10 09 at 12.00.24 AM
Long Beach State Video Volleyball

VIDEO: Long Beach State vs. Cal State Northridge, NCAA Women’s Volleyball

JJ Fiddler

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.comto learn more. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2022-23 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl.

Screenshot 2024 08 31 At 2.23.11 am
Football Jordan Video

VIDEO: Jordan vs. Kennedy, Football

Matt Simon

The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser.

NAP2107 scaled
Football Long Beach Poly

PREVIEW: Long Beach Poly vs. Leuzinger Football

Mike Guardabascio

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Poly alum Jayon Brown and PlayFair Sports Management.  Long Beach Poly (3-0) faces a reverse trap game of sorts this week, fresh off their statement win over Mission Viejo last week. The Jackrabbits are now a consensus top five team […]