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: Three Long Beach Basketball Teams In Semis Tonight

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Three Long Beach boys’ basketball teams will be playing in the CIF Southern Section semifinals tonight, with a trip to the championship on the line. All three games start at 7 p.m. and we’ll have live updates and full coverage from all three. Division 1 St. Anthony is hosting league rival St. Bernard tonight in […]

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Wilson Boys’ Soccer Beats Cabrillo, Wins Moore League

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A scoreless Moore League boys’ soccer clash turned into a coronation on Monday at Wilson where the Bruins used an 80th minute goal from senior Carlos Mota to edge Carbillo 1-0. The victory give Wilson its first league title in 12 years. High School Soccer: Long Beach Wilson Game Winning Goal Visit The562.org for more […]

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Cross Country: Millikan’s Parra, Mejia Win Moore League Gold; Rams and Jackrabbits Claim Team Titles

Mike Guardabascio

The562’s cross country and track & field coverage is sponsored by an anonymous donation, in appreciation of Coach Ron Allice. It was a historic day for the Millikan cross country program–and, after years of building, a day the Rams will never forget.  Senior Jason Parra made history as he became the first athlete to win […]