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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Baseball Lakewood

Feature: Lakewood’s JP Crawford Nabs Golden Glove Honor, Reflects on Journey 

Mike Guardabascio

JP Crawford is official. The Lakewood High product just finished his fourth season in the Major Leagues, and received a significant honor as well, earning a Gold Glove honor as the top defensive shortstop in the American League. Crawford committed only three errors in 53 games, while hitting a career-best .255. It’s not bad for […]

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Scouting Report: Wilson QB/Receivers vs. Long Beach Poly Secondary

Mike Guardabascio & JJ Fiddler

The Wilson passing attack can do a little bit of everything, and they’re hoping that’s the secret to success against a hungry Poly secondary. Quarterback Ryan Pettway has developed into a very efficient passer in his third year behind center. The senior has thrown for 1,358 yards and 19 touchdowns while completing 73 percent of […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Mike Guardabascio

The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Wyatt Mitchell, Wilson Swim Wilson’s senior Wyatt Mitchell helped lead the Bruins to a win over Poly in […]