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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The562’s coverage of Long Beach Volleyball in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Misty May-Treanor and the Dream in Gold Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Poly alum Jayon Brown and PlayFair Sports Management. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year […]
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Photo courtesy Tarleton Athletics Zimari Manning has never taken the easy road on his football journey. The Wilson High product has always been a gifted wide receiver, but since his days as a Bruin he has had to work his way through injury, navigate the junior college ranks, and prove himself at the Division II […]

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Today’s Long Beach CIF-SS Playoff Schedule: Girls’ Soccer, Basketball

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The playoffs continue for three girls’ basketball and soccer teams today–we’ll have live updates and coverage from the games. Be sure to come back tonight for full coverage! Girls’ Soccer (Second round) Division 1: Millikan @ Los Al, 6 p.m. Division 2: Wilson @ Hart, 3 p.m. Girls’ Basketball (Second round) Division 1: Long Beach […]