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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Boys’ Soccer Preview: Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits

Mike Guardabascio

Last year, Long Beach Poly won its second consecutive Moore League boys’ soccer championship for just the second time in school history. This year, the Jackrabbits are going for a three-peat for the first time ever, and head coach Eric Leon is fired up for the opportunity. “We’re eager to get started,” he said. “We […]

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Long Beach Poly’s Giordan Williams Commits To Santa Clara

Mike Guardabascio

Long Beach Poly senior Giordan Williams had a hell of a Thursday. Williams celebrated his 18th birthday and also announced his college commitment, tweeting that he’s heading to Santa Clara after he wraps up his career as a Jackrabbit. “The school was amazing, I really trusted the coaching staff we’ve built a strong bond, that […]

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Softball: Long Beach Poly Adjusts Well To Beat Wilson

JJ Fiddler

The562’s high school softball coverage for the 2023 season is sponsored by Long Beach City Councilwoman Megan Kerr. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Poly alum Jayon Brown and PlayFair Sports Management. The562’s coverage […]