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.
In the most significant meeting of the two teams in a decade, Long Beach Poly proved it’s still a cut above its Moore League competition in a Homecoming clash with Compton on Friday at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Jackrabbits quieted what had been a very effective Compton offensive attack and dominated in a 35-0 victory. […]
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. Millikan running back Anthony League, a Cal commit, has been putting up gaudy numbers so far this year. Some of his game totals look like solid seasons worth of stats, like a win over Cabrillo that saw him run for […]
Jordan finished strong at home against Rancho Dominguez Prep to win its first football game since 2016. The 35-20 victory snaps a 12-game losing streak. “The kids feel great,” first-year coach Tim Wedlow said. “There was a lot of energy tonight.” Because of an injury, Anthony Scott took over quarterbacking duties and scored three touchdowns. […]