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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Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Wins Eleventh Straight Game

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Despite being short handed, Long Beach State men’s basketball won its eleventh straight game on Thursday night at Cal State Northridge. The Beach rode a strong performance from freshman Jadon Jones in a 72-59 victory. Jones, a St. Anthony High alum, scored 17 of his game-high 25 points in the second half while making nine […]

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Boys’ Basketball: Wilson Suffers First Loss at St. John Bosco

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The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. After a 3-0 start to the season, the Long Beach Wilson Bruins hit the road Tuesday night traveling to Bellflower to take on the talented St. John Bosco Braves.  With turnovers and slow starts in the first and third quarters, […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Mike Guardabascio

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 Josiah “JoJo” Apisala, St. Anthony Football Josiah “JoJo” Apisala arrived at St. Anthony from Valley Christian this offseason, […]