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 Poly’s Faumuina, McGinest Claim Beach Volleyball Title

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More history was made on the sand at LBCC’s beach volleyball courts this week as the Moore League held its first-ever pairs tournament to decide who the best team in the city is. Finals day featured four exciting matches that demonstrated how far the sport has come in Long Beach this year at the youth […]

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Long Beach High School Boys’ Soccer 2021 Season Preview

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Last year was a historic one for the league as Long Beach Poly won its first title in 15 years, and Millikan said goodbye to veteran coach Rod Petkovic after 39 seasons at the helm. Long Beach Poly has been working hard during this extended offseason to successfully defend its title, and fifth-year coach Eric […]

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Girls’ Volleyball: Long Beach Poly Sweeps Wilson

Mike Guardabascio

The Long Beach Poly girls’ volleyball team looked sharp in its home Moore League opener on Thursday afternoon against Wilson. Poly has had firepower all year but saw its passing improve dramatically against the Bruins, as the Jackrabbits went on to a 25-18, 25-12, 25-13 victory. “I think our passing is getting better,” said senior […]