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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Long Beach State Women’s Soccer Can’t Hold Off Fullerton

JJ Fiddler

A third goal in three Big West Conference games from sophomore Elysia Laramie wasn’t enough for Long Beach State women’s soccer in a 2-1 loss to Cal State Fullerton. The Titans (9-2-1, 2-0) scored twice in the second half at George Allen Field to steal the points on Thursday night at George Allen Field. “It’s […]

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Water Polo Wilson

CIF Girls’ Water Polo: Wilson Dominates Yucaipa in Division 1 Semifinals

Tyler Hendrickson

The562’s coverage of water polo & swimming is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The Wilson Bruins looked every bit like the No. 1 seed in the CIF-SS Division 1 girls’ water polo playoffs on Wednesday night, outclassing Yucaipa in […]

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Long Beach State

Long Beach State Notebook: Women’s Soccer On Winning Streak

JJ Fiddler

Lena Silano had a week to remember for Long Beach State women’s soccer. On Thursday, Silano scored both goals in the 2-1 Big West Conference opening win over UC San Diego at George Allen Field, including the game-winner with one second left on the clock. Then on Sunday, she scored the first goal against Hawaii […]