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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.
Long Beach State Women’s Volleyball Raising Expectations For 2023
In head coach Tyler Hildebrand’s first year back at his alma mater coaching the Long Beach State women’s volleyball program, the Beach took a step forward. They finished 19-9 and third place in the Big West Conference. This year, returning talent plus a few new talented transfers have Hildebrand and his player optimistic the Beach […]
Long Beach High School Football CalPreps Rankings, Week Two
The562’s standings, schedule, and rankings stories are sponsored by International City Plumbers. We’re entering the third year of the new CIF-SS playoff format, and Long Beach teams made five CIF-SS championship appearances over the last two years under the competitive equity system. Clearly it’s been a big benefit to local schools with several teams making […]
STANDINGS: Long Beach High School Football, Week Two
The562’s standings, schedule, and rankings stories are sponsored by International City Plumbers. Here’s where things stand after the first week of high school football season in Long Beach.
Long Beach Football Schedule, Week Two
The562’s standings, schedule, and rankings stories are sponsored by International City Plumbers. We’re fired up for a second week of football action, check out the full schedule below. All games 7 p.m. Friday, August 25 Long Beach Poly vs. Bishop Gorman (Oregon, 4pm) Millikan vs. Cathedral Lakewood at San Dimas Jordan at Peninsula, 430pm Compton at […]
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
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 Josiah “JoJo” Apisala, St. Anthony Football Josiah “JoJo” Apisala arrived at St. Anthony from Valley Christian this offseason, […]
Football: Cabrillo Wins Season Opener at Hawkins
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. Cabrillo went on the road and collected a comfortable win over Hawkins as the Jaguars brought home a win to the Westside to start the 2023 season, 36-8. The Jaguars were led by Dylan Edwards’ two rushing touchdowns, with one touchdown apiece from Luis […]
Football: St. Anthony Christens New Stadium With Blowout Win
St. Anthony debuted its new stadium Friday night in their football season opener, and the Saints made sure it was a night to remember for their fans. The purple and white got up big early and never looked back in a blowout win that saw the clock run for the entire second half. St. Anthony […]
PREVIEW: Cabrillo vs. Hawkins, Football
The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The Jaguars hit the road tonight to face Hawkins in Los Angeles, looking to start their 2023 season with a win. The Jaguars are now in their fourth year under head coach Shane Gonzales, who helped guide the team to a 4-0 start last […]