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.
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Volleyball: Long Beach Poly Sweeps Millikan 

Mike Guardabascio

The Long Beach Poly girls’ volleyball team was still smarting from its five-set loss at Millikan earlier this year, and the Jackrabbits wanted to make a statement in their rematch with the Rams at home on Thursday afternoon. They did exactly that in a 90-minute showcase of just how much they’ve improved in a sweep […]

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Men’s Basketball: Long Beach State Fight for Gritty Win Over Pepperdine

Nina Fife

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2025-26 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Basketball is sponsored by CSULB Distinguished Alumnus Nelson Farris. Bounce back Beach. Long Beach State Men’s Basketball (2-9, 0-2) claimed just their third win of the season on Thursday night when they hosted […]

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Boys’ Soccer: Wilson Shuts Out Long Beach Poly in Moore League Rivalry

Nina Fife

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Wilson got a huge win over rival Long Beach Poly on a chippy Monday night. The Bruins shut out the Jackrabbits in a 4-0 final score. “It’s great to […]