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.
Last year was a historic one for the league as Long Beach Poly won its first title in 15 years, and Millikan said goodbye to veteran coach Rod Petkovic after 39 seasons at the helm. Long Beach Poly has been working hard during this extended offseason to successfully defend its title, and fifth-year coach Eric […]
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013. When Long Beach Jordan needed a stop Asia Edwards answered the call. When the Panthers needed a bucket as Glendale chipped away their lead, Edwards answered with a coast-to-coast layup or a game-clinching free throw. The junior point guard did whatever she […]
