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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Football: Big Plays Boost Millikan Over Lakewood

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Millikan and Lakewood played a quintessential high school football rivalry game on Friday night. After it’s lack of overall quality was overshadowed by big plays and dramatic lead changes in the second half, the Rams held off the visiting Lancers 28-24 for an important Moore League victory. Millikan (3-2, 1-1) will keep the Donice Hamilton […]

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Long Beach State Volleyball

Feature: Long Beach State’s Kyle Ensing Wants The Trophy, Not The Limelight

Mike Guardabascio

On the court, Long Beach State senior Kyle Ensing can do anything. The 6’7” opposite hitter can serve, block, pass, and attack as well as anybody, a skill set so complete he’s already a two-time All-American who’s been recognized as the best player in the country at his position. Off the court? There are a […]

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Long Beach Poly Soccer Wilson

Girls’ Soccer: Poly Earns Share of League Title With Win Over Wilson

Tyler Hendrickson

The girls’ soccer rivalry between Long Beach Poly and Wilson never needs added stakes in order to be entertaining, but Thursday’s meeting between the city’s oldest rivals carried some added significance for the Green & Gold. With a victory over the Bruins on Senior Night, the Jackrabbits could earn a share of the Moore League […]