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 season previews for the 2022-23 school year are sponsored by Vertical Raise, the official team fundraising partner of The562. The562’s high school softball coverage for the 2023 season is sponsored by Long Beach City Councilwoman Megan Kerr. The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The Lancers feel like they left a […]
After five weeks of action here’s where things stand in the Long Beach girls’ basketball world with a list of this week’s games below the standings box. Note: Standings based on reported results. Coaches can report scores/weekly results as well as schedule listings to Mike@The562.org. — This week’s games MONDAY Wilson vs. Lakewood, 5:30pm Jordan […]
Find out where your favorite Long Beach team is playing this weekend. THURSDAY High School Girls’ Soccer, 6:30 p.m. Wilson is just two wins away from clinching the Moore League title, and the toughest game left on the schedule is tonight at home against rival Long Beach Poly. The Bruins held on for an exciting […]
