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.
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CIF Boys’ Soccer: Wilson Falls To Mira Costa After Weather Delay

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A 95-minute long lightning delay nearly washed out the CIF Southern Section Division 1 boys’ soccer second round game at Wilson on Tuesday, and although the Bruins outplayed visiting Mira Costa after the extended halftime, they couldn’t find the goal they needed in a 1-0 loss to the No. 2 seeded Mustangs. “We’re really proud […]

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Lakewood Girls’ Soccer Preview

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The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Lakewood enters the new season with renewed energy under first-year head coach Angel Ayala, whose experience and tactical approach have already made a […]
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VIDEO: Wilson Softball Blanks LB Poly On Senior Day

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Wilson softball celebrated senior day with a dominant 10-0 win over Long Beach Poly in five innings on Thursday at Joe Rodgers Stadium. High School Softball: Wilson vs. Long Beach Poly Please visit The562.org to subscribe and support Long Beach sports coverage. “That game was for the seniors,” Wilson coach George Molina said. “It was […]