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.
The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013. Refresh the page to see the latest score updates! Long Beach Jordan is hosting a first-round game in the CIF State Division 4 boys’ basketball playoffs, welcoming in Venice High for a 7 p.m. tip-off. The Panthers are fresh off their CIF-SS Div. […]
STORY BY MATT SIMON Throughout the season, the Compton football team has relied on its rushing attack to kill the clock and wear down opposing defenses. On Friday night, in the Tarbabes biggest game of the regular season, senior Jai Smith helped run that plan to perfection as he rushed for 247 yards and three […]
