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 Jordan Athletics is sponsored by John Ross, Class of 2013. The Jordan boys’ basketball team is trying to advance to its first CIF-SS boys’ basketball championship since 1996. The Division 4A semifinal will take place tonight against Pacifica Christian at St. Bernard High at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased here. The Panthers have […]

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CIF Track: St. Anthony’s Small But Mighty Crew Claims Silver

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St. Anthony had a small track and field team this year, but head coach Ericka Brooks’ squad made history on Saturday afternoon at the CIF-SS Division 4 track and field finals. The Saints got huge performances from Cal-bound Asjah Atkinson and new CSU Fullerton signee London Lee to grab the silver plaque. “We knew we […]

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PHOTOS: Lakewood vs. Long Beach Poly, Boys’ Basketball

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The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial.