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

DSC_0285a
Photos Volleyball Wilson

PHOTOS: Wilson vs Foothill CIF Volleyball

Stephen Dachman

The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009

Iman Marshall
Football Long Beach Poly

Long Beach Poly’s Iman Marshall Taken By Ravens In NFL Draft

Mike Guardabascio

Photo by Stephen Carr Long Beach Poly and USC alum Iman “Biggie” Marshall has been known for big moments his entire football career. Whether it was a game-winning pass-breakup against Corona Centennial or a huge hit against Crespi in the playoffs, Marshall has always shown up in the biggest moments. That’s why it’s so ironic […]

R62_5846
Football Lakewood Photos Wilson

Football: Lakewood Stifles Wilson For Crucial League Win

Tyler Hendrickson

The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Friday night’s meeting between Lakewood (4-5, 3-2) and Wilson (3-6, 3-3) had all the makings of a playoff atmosphere. Both teams needed the win for a shot […]