An LBC native, Mike Guardabascio has been covering Long Beach sports professionally for 13 years, with his work published in dozens of Southern California magazines and newspapers. He's won numerous awards 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 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. Long Beach Poly (2-3) gets its biggest test of the season Friday night at SoFi Stadium at 7pm, as the Jackrabbits host undefeated Mission Viejo (6-0). “They’re a great […]
The562’s coverage of high school soccer is sponsored by Long Beach FC. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Long Beach Poly put together a relentless barrage of scoring chances in the second half, as their home fans and coaching staff cheered them on. “It’s coming!,” was the cry from the Jackrabbits’ bench […]