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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Congratulations to the five Long Beach football players who received All-CIF honors on Monday, as announced by the CIF Southern Section. The recognees are: Division 1: Alex Austin, Long Beach Poly Division 6: Zecheriah Dolphin, Wilson Christian Conrad, Wilson Soloman Bowie, Wilson 8-Man Division 1: Jose Gomez, Avalon  

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Softball: Millikan, Lauren Cantwell Shuts Out Wilson

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The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009 Neither strong wind, unexpected illness nor high expectations could hinder Millikan ace Lauren Cantwell on Tuesday at Joe Rodgers Stadium. The senior pitcher battled through her one-hit complete game shutout performance and led the Rams to a 3-0 win over Wilson. […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

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Congratulations to this week’s Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Naples Rib Company. HIGH SCHOOL Nico Colchico, Wilson Cross Country Wilson’s Nico Colchico is a three-sport athlete for the Bruins, excelling in cross country, track, and basketball. He’s finally gotten a chance to compete for Wilson again with sports returning and he made the most […]