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.
STORY AND VIDEO BY MATT SIMON After winning its second straight Moore League title, the Millikan girls soccer team found itself hosting a familiar opponent, JSerra, in the opening round of the CIF Division 1 playoffs. Facing the Lions (14-5-1) for the third time in five years, the Rams (14-4) faced the task of knocking […]
The562’s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College. The Long Beach City College Vikings came up short against the Cerritos College Falcons in the Western State Bowl, 35-28. “I respect the hell out of the fight,” commented Vikings’ head coach Brett Peabody. Tensions were high at Falcon Field on Saturday […]
High School Football: Cabrillo vs. Jefferson The Cabrillo Jaguars played their first home game in nearly two years on Thursday night against Jefferson High. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City of Long Beach, covering primarily sports and education. Support The562.org
