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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All-City Multisport Athletes of the Year: Ryan Pettway, Aniah Cutler

Mike Guardabascio

The multi-sport athlete gets rarer and rarer every year as parents opt to lock their kids into one sport at younger ages, often paying enormous fees for club programs that operate year-round. In Long Beach, there are still athletes who can dominate in different sports, and we’re pleased to honor the two who turned our […]

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Obituary: Longtime Golf Coach Dick McBride Passes Away at 90

Mike Guardabascio

Longtime golf coach Dick McBride passed away at the age of 90 last month, after a well-lived life full of service to the Long Beach community. Born in 1935, McBride grew up in Long Beach attending St. Matthew’s Elementary and St. Anthony High School. He’s perhaps best known in Long Beach as an avid golfer […]

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Long Beach Poly, Lakewood Volleyball Make CIF State Playoffs

Mike Guardabascio

The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2024-2025 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers. Two Long Beach girls’ volleyball teams made the CIF State playoffs, which will begin Tuesday evening. Both squads can plan on burning a lot of gas this week if they advance. Division II Long Beach Poly is […]