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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Girls’ Lacrosse: Wilson Tops Poly

Mike Guardabascio

In a comeback thriller Wilson overcame an 8-4 halftime deficit to top crosstown rival Poly, 12-10. The Bruins improve to an unbeaten 6-0 in their second season. Kristin Berry led Wilson with five goals, backed up by Kate Rael’s three goals and Aunna McMahon’s two. Sam Thompson and Kaylen Harley scored the other goals. Wilson […]

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PHOTOS: Wilson vs. Millikan, Boys’ Water Polo

Tracey Roman

The562’s coverage of aquatic sports in Long Beach is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Millikan athletics in the 2023-24 school year is sponsored by Curtis Boyer. Wilson took down Millikan 18-3 in Moore League boys’ water polo […]

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PHOTOS: Long Beach State vs. Hawaii NCAA Water Polo

Mike Guardabascio

We’ve got some great shots of Long Beach State’s loss on Sunday from photographer Stephen Dachman.