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 aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. With first-year coaches, returning champions, and brand-new aquatic facilities in Long Beach, there’s plenty to look forward to in the high school boys’ water polo season. We checked in with every team ahead of the season as they prepare […]

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Long Beach Track & Field Stars Shine At Arcadia Invitational

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Football: Millikan Snaps Long Beach Poly’s Streak Behind League’s Dominant Game

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The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. Long Beach Poly walked into Millikan’s DeHaven Stadium with a 15-year long Moore League win streak and the rep of being the best team in the city for that stretch. The Rams walked off the field with this year’s Moore League […]