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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The Long Beach Poly girls’ volleyball team looked sharp in its home Moore League opener on Thursday afternoon against Wilson. Poly has had firepower all year but saw its passing improve dramatically against the Bruins, as the Jackrabbits went on to a 25-18, 25-12, 25-13 victory. “I think our passing is getting better,” said senior […]

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Wilson Girls’ Lacrosse Remains Undefeated, Tops Poly

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The Bruins defeated Long Beach Poly in a comeback thriller last week to improve to 13-0. Wilson went 0-8 in their inaugural season last year but head coach Vic Escoto’s group has yet to lose in 2018. Wilson was led by Sam Thompson’s two goals and one apiece from Kristin Berry, Kate Rael, and Emma […]

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VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Jordan, Football

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The562’s coverage of football in 2024-25 is sponsored by The Terry Donahue Memorial California Showcase. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser.