Author: 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.
Preview: Lakewood vs Long Beach Poly Football
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. It’s sure to be an emotional night at John Ford Stadium–in one way or another–when Lakewood hosts Long Beach Poly […]
Football: Long Beach Poly Transfers Listed As ‘Under Review’ by CIF-SS
A third Moore League football program is coming under the scrutiny of the CIF Southern Section office, as six Long Beach Poly football transfers are now listed on the CIF-SS’ transfer page as “Under Review.” That’s the designation that had been listed for Millikan and Compton players in recent weeks before they were ultimately denied […]
Lakewood Alum JP Crawford Nominated For Roberto Clemente Award
Lakewood alum and current Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford was once again nominated for the MLB’s Roberto Clemente Award by his squad. It’s the second consecutive year Crawford has been nominated for the award, which according to the MLB is “bestowed annually to the player who best represents the game of Baseball through extraordinary character, community […]
Football: Long Beach Poly Smooth in Win Over Jordan
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. Long Beach Poly was looking for a win to open their Moore League schedule, and the […]
VIDEO: Long Beach Poly Football vs Jordan
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation.
Preview: Jordan vs Long Beach Poly Football
The562’s football coverage for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Long Beach Poly alums Wendell “WoWo” Moe, Jr. & Tyson Ruffins. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. Jordan (1-2) hosts Long Beach Poly (1-2) tonight in the annual Battle for Atlantic between the […]
Volleyball: Long Beach Poly Sweeps Wilson To Grab First Place
Coming off a five-set match the night before and playing in their sweltering home gym, the challenge for Long Beach Poly was to hit the rest button against fellow Moore League undefeated Wilson. The Jackrabbits passed the test and took sole control of first place in league at the midway point of the season with […]
Long Beach Poly’s Tate Hammond Commits to UCLA
Long Beach Poly star senior infielder Tate Hammond committed to UCLA last week, as he will follow in the footsteps of Jackrabbit legend Chase Utley going from 1600 Atlantic to Westwood. The commitment caps a fast recruitment that saw the Bruins aggressively pursue Hammond, a smooth glove with a powerful bat the last three years […]
Long Beach Poly’s Donte Wright Commits to Georgia
Standout Long Beach Poly defensive back and sprinter Donte Wright announced his college commitment over the Summer–the highly-touted recruit will continue his athletic career at Georgia. A rising junior, Wright has been ranked as a top-level recruit throughout his high school career and his recruitment has only picked up as his times have dropped in […]