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Author: Mike Guardabascio
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.
CIF Volleyball: Avalon Upsets No. 2 Seed Pacifica Christian
The562’s coverage of Avalon Athletics is sponsored by Curtin Maritime. Avalon boys’ volleyball pulled off a major upset in the CIF Southern Section playoffs this week. The Lancers advanced to the Division 8 playoffs by virtue of a win over the No. 2 seed, Pacific Christian, via sweep. Aaron Meza had 25 assists and three […]
LBCC Softball Wins Historic Title, Vikings Baseball Makes State Playoffs Too
Photo courtesy LBCC The Long Beach City College softball team made history this season by winning their first conference championship since 2002. The Vikings’ win over El Camino handed them the South Coast Conference title at the conclusion of the 22-2 season. Coach Megan Martinez was named SCC Coach of the Year, with Hailey Harris […]
Today’s Long Beach CIF-SS Playoff Schedule
It’s another busy playoff day in Long Beach with boys’ volleyball, lacrosse and girls’ beach volleyball all in competition. Friday, May 2 Boys’ Volleyball Division 3: Long Beach Poly vs San Marcos, 6pm Division 7: Lakewood at Ocean View, 6pm Division 4: Wilson at Royal, 6pm (Saturday) Boys’ Lacrosse Division 3: Long Beach Poly at […]
Wilson, MIllikan, Long Beach Poly All Headed to CIF-SS Beach Volleyball Championships!
The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2025 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers Three Moore League teams put the Long Beach in beach volleyball on Thursday afternoon, as Wilson, Millikan and Long Beach Poly all won their CIF Southern Section semifinal matches to punch their tickets to Saturday’s CIF-SS championships. […]
CIF Beach Volleyball: Wilson Advances to Semis With Santa Barbara Win
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2025 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers The Wilson beach volleyball team is on to the semifinals thanks to a 4-1 victory on the road at Santa Barbara in the […]
Today’s Long Beach CIF-SS Playoff Schedule
It’s another busy playoff day in Long Beach with boys’ volleyball, lacrosse and girls’ beach volleyball all in competition. Wednesday, April 30 Beach Volleyball Division 2: Wilson at Santa Barbara, 3pm Boys’ Volleyball Division 4: Wilson vs Godinez, 6pm Division 4: St. Anthony at Westlake, 6pm Division 6: Millikan vs Norwalk, 6pm Boys’ Lacrosse Division […]
Lego Club Wins Annual Wilson Dodgeball Tournament
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson High held its 19th annual Dodgeball Tournament the week before Spring Break, and once again the Lego Club came out with the championship thanks to a dominant sweep performance in the final match. The Lego Club defeated Skate Club 3-0 […]
Long Beach Poly Finalizes 2025 Schedule, Will Remain at Vets
The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Long Beach Poly has released its schedule for the upcoming football season, which features the Jackrabbits’ usual blend of quality nonleague opponents with its annual Moore League schedule. The biggest news coming with the release of the schedule is that after months of speculation, it’s […]
Today’s Long Beach CIF-SS Playoff Schedule
Today kicks off the busy stretch of the Spring playoffs, with eight Long Beach teams in action including beach volleyball, boys’ volleyball, and boys’ lacrosse. Tuesday, April 29 Beach Volleyball Division 2: Millikan vs. San Clemente (@ LBCC), 2pm Division 2: Wilson at Santa Barbara (Wednesday), 3pm Division 3: Long Beach Poly vs Laguna Blanca […]