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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Jordan Boys’ Basketball Wins First Moore League Title Since 2009

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The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013. What a season for the Jordan boys’ basketball team.  The Panthers took the Moore League by storm, starting 10-0 and building a four game lead on the rest of the league to help claim their first league championship since 2009. The Panthers are […]

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TONIGHT: Long Beach State vs. Ohio State In NCAA Final Four

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A whole season comes down to one night, as the Long Beach State men’s volleyball team faces two-time defending national Ohio State in the NCAA Final Four at 5 p.m. today in UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion. The team has piled up all manner of awards. Five 49ers were named All-Americans, Alan Knipe was named Coach of […]

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Anthony Eyanson Leads UC San Diego Past Myles Patton And Long Beach State Dirtbags

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The562’s coverage of Dirtbags Baseball for the 2024 season is sponsored by P2S, Inc. Visit p2sinc.com to learn more. Friday was a special moment for the Long Beach baseball community. Not only did Long Beach State Dirtbags ace Myles Patton and UC San Diego pitcher Anthony Eyanson renew their high school rivalry as graduates of Millikan and […]