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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Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week, presented by Naples Rib Company. HIGH SCHOOL Keyonta Lanier, Long Beach Poly Football Long Beach Poly receiver Keyonta Lanier earned his nickname of “Big Play Tay” with a pair of touchdown catches for the Jackrabbits in their big win over Lakewood. Lanier, a senior, is a New Mexico […]

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The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. With first-year coaches, returning champions, and brand-new aquatic facilities in Long Beach, there’s plenty to look forward to in the high school boys’ water polo season. We checked in with every team ahead of the season as they prepare […]

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