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’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Generations of Jackrabbits returned home to Long Beach Poly last Saturday to honor one of the school’s most successful and iconic coaches.  Don Norford, or “Papa Don” to those who know him best, spent nearly four decades coaching athletes in the Poly track & field […]

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Misty May-Treanor Departs LBCC, Tyler Jackson Appointed Interim Coach

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Volleyball legend Misty May-Treanor is stepping away from Long Beach City College after four years as the Vikings’ Director of Volleyball and head women’s and beach coach. “Every challenge Misty has had in life she has met and excelled,” said Interim Athletics Director Bill Husak in a statement.  “She was a champion indoor and beach […]

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Long Beach Poly Football Community Frustrated By Lack of Answers

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A frustrated Long Beach Poly football community is asking for more answers after what they feel is insufficient communication about why their team was removed from the playoffs. Two weeks ago, the Jackrabbits’ admin pulled them out of CIF Southern Section playoff consideration the day after their final game of the season and two days […]