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.
The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of St. Anthony athletics is sponsored by Jane & B.I. Mais, Class of 1949. St. Anthony’s football team has faced a whirlwind of emotions this season, but they’re certainly getting hot at the right time. The Saints drew the […]
Another season of Long Beach Badminton is about to kick off, and there will be many new faces all over the Moore League after a strong class of seniors graduated last spring. Cabrillo will look to defend their historic Moore League title last season, but will indeed face some challenges after top singles player Jedrek […]
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 Ethan Schwichtenberg, St. Anthony Golf St. Anthony’s Schwichtenberg had a huge week, shooting a three-under 68 in prelims […]