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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The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. For the last couple years, the Wilson football team has been saddled with the Moore League bye that nobody wants–the final week of the season. This year the schedule has rotated and the Bruins now have a much more manageable […]

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Long Beach Poly Finalizes 2025 Schedule, Will Remain at Vets 

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The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Long Beach Poly has released its schedule for the upcoming football season, which features the Jackrabbits’ usual blend of quality nonleague opponents with its annual Moore League schedule. The biggest news coming with the release of the schedule is that after months of speculation, it’s […]

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VIDEO: Compton vs. Cabrillo, Football

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This week, all of The562’s coverage is sponsored by Long Beach Gives. VisitLongBeachGives.org to find your cause and support local nonprofits! Donations will be accepted through Sept. 21. The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The562’s coverage of football in 2023-24 is sponsored in part by the MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center Foundation […]