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 Long Beach Volleyball in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Misty May-Treanor and the Dream in Gold Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer
The562’s coverage of Long Beach golf is sponsored by Dan and Desiree Gooch. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Photos courtesy Millikan Photography and Photo Club.
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase has been the official sponsor of football coverage here at The562 and on the podcast we’re talking about how high school football players can take advantage of this opportunity to continue their academic and athletic […]
