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.
There is no doubt that Wilson boys’ soccer team is having a magical season. The Bruins won their first Moore League title in 12 years, and have won both of their CIF Southern Section Division 1 playoff games in penalty kick shootouts this week. After 100 scoreless minutes at Mira Costa on Saturday, Wilson advanced […]
The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach in 2025-26 is sponsored by Watersafe Swim School. The CIF Southern Section released the 2026 playoff brackets for girls’ water polo on Friday, and five Moore League schools will get the chance to compete in the postseason starting next week. All games are scheduled for a 5 p.m. […]
The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Ian Nolte, Wilson Volleyball Junior Ian Nolte recently committed to Ohio State, and in a four-set win over […]
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