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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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 Simrin Adams/Sadie Calderone, Wilson Volleyball Wilson sophomores Simrin Adams and Sadie Calderone were the city’s best team all […]

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Long Beach Girls’ Swimming Season Preview 2024

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The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The Wilson Bruins are looking for a three-peat Moore League championship this season, but they’ve got a new coach and their work cut out for them with the rest of the league nipping at their heels. WILSON Wilson Athletics […]