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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CIF Flag Football: Long Beach Poly Unable To Overcome Northwood In Semifinals

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The562’s coverage of girls’ flag football is sponsored by the Los Angeles Chargers. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. It wasn’t how they wanted to end it, but the Long Beach Poly flag football team sure left behind a season to remember. The Jackrabbits took the trip South bound on the 405 […]

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Long Beach Will Officially Name Main Library For Billie Jean King

Mike Guardabascio

The Long Beach City Council voted unanimously to rename the city’s new Main Library in honor of Billie Jean King on Tuesday evening. The 8-0 vote represents the third and final unanimous vote by the city to honor King, a legend both as an athlete and as an advocate for women’s and LGBTQ rights. “Proud […]

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PHOTOS: Wilson vs. Millikan Volleyball

Mike Guardabascio

We’ve got some great shots of Wilson’s Senior Night win over Millikan, which sews up third place in the Moore League for the Bruins. Wilson was led by Risa Sena (17 kills) and Mikayla Nolte (6 kills). Poly and Lakewood will play Thursday for the Moore League championship. CIF playoff brackets will be released on […]