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.
The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Long Beach’s fastest distance runner capped his career with another strong performance on the track, as Millikan senior Jason Parra […]
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Sammie Hamilton’s terrific high school career continued on Saturday at Mt. SAC, as the Wilson senior added more accolades to her impressive resume. […]
The562’s coverage of Long Beach golf is sponsored by Dan and Desiree Gooch. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson boys’ golf completed the season sweep of Fountain Valley 193-201 on Monday at Recreation Park Golf Course. Bodie Barnes had a 1-over par round to earn the medalist […]
