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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Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Jordan Washington, Jordan Football Jordan sophomore Jordan Washington had two rushing touchdowns, a kickoff return for a score, and an interception in the Panthers’ 74-6 win over Cabrillo. Rocky Tautai, Lakewood Football Rocky Tautai had two touchdowns, […]

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BREAKING: Wilson Hires New Girls’ Soccer Coach Brian Irvin

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After a decade with coach Dalton Kaufman at the helm, Wilson girls’ soccer will be led by another Bruins alum. The school announced today that Brian Irvin is taking over as the new girls’ soccer coach. “I’m honored to coach at my alma mater and excited to lead this great program,” Irvin said. “I’m going […]