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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No. 1 Long Beach State Volleyball Sweeps Concordia In Gold Mine

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The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2023-24 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl. The Long Beach State men’s volleyball team looked every bit of the No. 1 team in America in Saturday night’s match against Concordia, held in the Gold Mine due to the ongoing repair of the Walter Pyramid. The Beach […]

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Volleyball: Long Beach Poly Sweeps Millikan, Sets Up Wilson Showdown

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The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2024-2025 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial. Long Beach Poly swept Millikan Tuesday evening to set up a first-place showdown between the Moore League’s last two unbeaten teams: the Jackrabbits and Wilson, which […]

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Long Beach State Men’s Volleyball Kicks Off Most Anticipated Season Ever

Mike Guardabascio

In one of the most anticipated seasons for any team in Long Beach State history, the school’s men’s volleyball team will attempt to defend its NCAA championship this spring. The Walter Pyramid will play host to the Final Four from May 2-4, and the team is hoping it will be a celebration of a golden […]