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 coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. One paper it’s Jaylah Fuailetolo’s first season with the Lakewood flag football team. On the field Fauiletolo looked like a seasoned veteran on defense coming up with […]
Some of the top local high school football players took part in the first annual LA vs. OC SoCal Prep Bowl on Friday night. Here are some action shots by Joseph Kling of the Long Beach players. The Orange County All-Stars won 14-6, and Millikan’s Dylan Davis was named the games MVP.
The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State basketball for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Nelson Farris.
