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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CIF Basketball: Long Beach Poly Stifles La Canada In Playoff Opener

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The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly is sponsored by Bryson Financial Many coaches and fans refer to the playoffs as the “second season,” a time when all the ups and downs of the regular season tournaments and league games can be put to the side, a time when a team has a chance to hit […]

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Boys’ Basketball: Jordan Can’t Overcome Slow Start in Loss to St. John Bosco

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

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Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Deon Johnson, Compton Football Compton’s Deon Johnson had a special night in a win over Lakewood Friday, with a rushing touchdown, an interception, and two fumble recoveries, including one for a score. Tyson Bordeaux, Long Beach Poly […]