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.
This week, The562’s coverage is sponsored by Long Beach Gives. Visit LongBeachGives.org to find your cause! Donations will be accepted through Sept. 22. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. Many Long Beach sports fans know the story of how Billie Jean King elevated herself to international tennis stardom despite […]
STORY BY MATT SIMON As the sun begins to set, a golden hue shines on the Compton mural that leads to the entrance of the football field at Compton High School. The sound of whistles echo toward Oleander Avenue, a sound that hasn’t been heard in the nearby neighborhood in November for 11 years. Coach […]
The562’s season previews for the 2022-23 school year are sponsored by Vertical Raise, the official team fundraising partner of The562. The562’s soccer coverage for the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Beach Futbol Club. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Poly alum Jayon Brown and PlayFair […]
