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.
http://The562.org

Related Articles

St Anthony
St. Anthony Volleyball

Girls’ Volleyball Preview: St. Anthony Saints

Mike Guardabascio

After the tragic passing of St. Anthony coach Keli Pula in June, the Saints are rebuilding with a new coach and a new lineup. First-year Saints coach Mary Amado says her team is talented but young, with three freshmen likely to start. Senior Olivia Zawalick and junior Khalise Eloi are back in the middle, with […]

Allin.press 2289 Scaled
Football Lakewood Long Beach Poly

PREVIEW: Long Beach Poly at Lakewood, Football

Mike Guardabascio

This week, all of The562’s coverage is sponsored by Long Beach Gives. Visit LongBeachGives.org to find your cause and support local nonprofits! Donations will be accepted through Sept. 21. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of football in 2023-24 is sponsored in part by the MemorialCare Long Beach […]

Asjah Atkinson
Jordan Lakewood Long Beach Poly Millikan St. Anthony Track & Field Wilson

Long Beach High School Track & Field Preview

Mike Guardabascio

High school track and field season begins in earnest in Long Beach this week, as the Moore League schedule opens on Wednesday with the always-anticipated dual meet between Long Beach Poly and Wilson, at the Bruins’ stadium. Perhaps no sport had more star athletes’ seasons cut short last year than track and field, making 2021’s […]