Mike Guardabascio
An LBC native, Mike Guardabascio has been covering Long Beach sports professionally for 18 years, with his work published in dozens of Southern California magazines and newspapers. He's won numerous state and national honors 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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His season has been over for a few weeks with the Browns not making the postseason this year, but Wilson alum Joel Bitonio picked up a major honor last week, earning his second consecutive Pro Bowl recognition. Bitonio was voted as an alternate but will make the game by replacing Steelers lineman David DeCastro, who […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

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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 Max Pemberton, Long Beach Poly Baseball Max Pemberton came through in the clutch for the Jackrabbits in their […]

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The Poly Jackrabbits are trying to break into the top half of the Moore League softball standings for the first time in a decade. Third-year head coach Elizabeth Sanches is hoping a positive attitude and strong bond throughout her lineup can help her team make history. “So much of this game is mental,” Sanches said. […]