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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PREVIEW: Long Beach Poly vs. St. Francis, CIF-SS Championship Football

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There’s history in the air and history on the line in La Canada tonight as Long Beach Poly takes a trip to St. Francis for the CIF Southern Section Division 4 championship game. The Jackrabbits are trying to bring home their 20th CIF-SS title ever, as well as the school’s 127th in any sport. There’s […]

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PHOTOS: Millikan vs. Wilson, Baseball

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The562’s baseball coverage in 2025 is sponsored by the Millikan, Long Beach Poly, and Lakewood baseball boosters. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009.

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Girls’ Water Polo: Millikan Picks Up Big Win Over Jordan

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The562’s coverage of Jordan Athletics is sponsored by former LBUSD superintendent Chris Steinhauser and the Timu Foundation. The562’s coverage of Millikan Athletics for the 2025-26 school year is sponsored by Brian Ramsey and TLD Law. Moore League water polo action was back in action on Tuesday as Millikan and Jordan were back in the pool […]