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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Wilson Softball Wins Big At Lakewood In Moore League Opener

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Despite being without its starting middle infield, Wilson went to Lakewood on Tuesday and dominated in a 9-3 victory to open the Moore League softball season. Wilson (5-2, 1-0) was led by the battery of junior pitcher Hailey Houston and freshman catcher Juliana “JJ” Babore. Houston pitched a complete game with 11 strikeouts, while Babore […]

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Football Jordan Lakewood Long Beach Poly Video

VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Jordan & Lakewood, Flag Football

Tyler Hendrickson

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of girls’ flag football in 2023-24 is sponsored by the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Boys’ Basketball: Compton Tops Millikan On Opening Night

Mike Guardabascio

A highly anticipated Moore League opener between Compton and Millikan proved that CPT might be the top challenger to Long Beach Poly’s throne this year. The Tarbabes used a balanced attack with point guard Reggie Trimble and big man Jabari Steward to keep the Rams on their heels in a 68-56 victory. Steward is a […]