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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Coming off an overtime thriller against Jordan, the Wilson boys’ basketball team was eager to pick up another Moore League win at home on Friday against Lakewood. Thanks to a selfless performance from the team’s big man and some relentless defensive pressure from its guards, the Bruins did exactly that, prevailing 73-63. Wilson trailed by […]

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Preview: Moore League Cross Country Finals

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The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by Joe Carlson & Debbie Hughes. The dramatic conclusion to the Moore League cross country season is set for Wednesday evening at Heartwell Park. Lower level races begin at 2 p.m. with varsity closing the show. The boys’ varsity race is set to begin at […]

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Long Beach City College Vikings Baseball Preview

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The562’s season previews for the 2022-23 school year are sponsored by Vertical Raise, the official team fundraising partner of The562. The562’s coverage of Vikings athletics is sponsored in part by Long Beach City College. Long Beach City College was just one run shy of advancing out of last year’s Regionals. The Vikings finished tied atop […]