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.
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The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. More than 110 Long Beach entries will compete in Saturday’s CIF Southern Section prelims, the vast majority of them in the Trabuco Hills Division 1 prelims which will begin at 11am. The top nine qualifiers […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Mike Guardabascio

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 Ethan Schwichtenberg, St. Anthony Golf St. Anthony’s Schwichtenberg had a huge week, shooting a three-under 68 in prelims […]

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VIDEO: Wilson vs. St. Francis, Boys’ Volleyball

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CIF Boys’ Volleyball Championship: Wilson vs. St. Francis Long Beach Wilson hosted the CIF-SS Division 3 boys’ volleyball championship match in its own gym on Saturday, seeking the first CIF title in program history. For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.The562.org. We are a non-profit, community-funded media outlet in the City […]