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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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Mike Guardabascio

For the first time since March 9, 2020, we’re proud to present the562.org’s Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Naples Rib Company. HIGH SCHOOL Jason Parra, Millikan Cross Country In his first Moore League race, freshman Jason Parra shined against Wilson last week. The Rams’ rising star won the first dual meet of the season […]

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Long Beach State Volleyball

NCAA Volleyball: Long Beach State Blocks Hawaii For Big West Sweep

Mike Guardabascio

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit naplesislandcarwash.com to learn more. College sports fans were treated to a nationally televised installment of an epic, historic rivalry Saturday night with an electric crowd on hand. UNC and Duke? Sure. This was the volleyball equivalent: No. 2 Long Beach State hosting […]

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Basketball Long Beach State

Long Beach State Women Top Fullerton

Mike Guardabascio

The Long Beach State women’s basketball team continued its excellent start to the season on Friday evening with an easy win over Cal State Fullerton, 69-50. The win improves the team to 6-1 on the season and 5-0 in Big West play, the team’s best start to a conference slate since the 2005-06 season. Although […]