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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Long Beach Poly Soccer

Long Beach Poly Boys’ Soccer Preview

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The562’s high school soccer coverage for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Long Beach Poly soccer alum Kennedy Justin. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Former Jackrabbits Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. Over the past three seasons, the Long Beach Poly boys’ soccer program has amassed […]

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Preview: Long Beach Poly vs Jordan Football

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The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser. Long Beach Poly hosts Jordan tonight at Veterans Memorial Stadium at 7pm, with the Jackrabbits (0-3) […]

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Football: Compton Tops Santa Monica, Remains Undefeated

Mike Guardabascio

Compton kept the 2019 season rolling in perfect fashion after a 26-14 win over Santa Monica on Friday night, improving their record to 2-0. Compton was led by Jaishawn Smith’s three touchdowns and another score from Bill Wilson. Smith had 12 carries for 91 yards, the three scores, and an interception. Jaheim Hunt had 22 […]