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.
Skylar Herrera can see things happening on the field that other players her age don’t think to look for, and that high soccer IQ has helped the Long Beach Poly senior record two goals and two assists in the CIF Southern Section Division 2 playoffs this month. “Aside from the skill and talent level, she […]
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. There is a growth mindset permeating throughout the Jordan softball program and the Panthers are embracing the quality underclassman coming in and the competition for spots in the lineup. Fifth-year coach Santiago Morales said he’s seen that make his team better. “All […]
With today’s start of a new NFL season, Long Beach football fans can expect new storylines, but the same story–seven Long Beach natives (including five Long Beach Poly products) will suit up on Sundays this year. Long Beach Poly The nation’s best high school at producing NFL talent for a century at this point, Long […]
