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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Girls’ Volleyball Preview: Cabrillo Jaguars

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The562’s coverage of Cabrillo Athletics is sponsored by the Cohn Family. The Cabrillo Jaguars have continued to progress under fourth-year coach James Moanapukeahi Kainoa Jr. and his staff. The Jags are in rebuilding mode this season and Kainoa said that numbers on the Westside continue to be a struggle. “We have built a culture here where […]

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Long Beach State Legend Alan Knipe Announcing Retirement Today

Mike Guardabascio

A legend of the Beach is riding off into the sunset–and he’s going out on top. Longtime Long Beach State men’s volleyball coach Alan Knipe will announce his retirement later today, he’s confirmed to the562. Knipe is a four-time NCAA men’s volleyball champion with Long Beach State, having won as a player in 1991 and […]

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Boys’ Volleyball: Wilson Sweeps Millikan

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The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The first point of the match was a kill by Wilson senior Leo Pravednikov. The last point of the match was an ace by freshman Marek Turner. Pravednikov is the present and Turner could be the future for the Bruins, who […]