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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Volleyball: Wilson Gets Revenge Against Cypress

Mike Guardabascio

Taking a short intermission from Moore League play the Wilson girls volleyball team looked to get a little payback on Saturday when the Bruins faced Cypress at the Steve Lewis Volleyfest at Lakewood High. The Bruins (13-6) accomplished just that as they defeated Cypress 16-25, 25-18, 25-19, 25-23. It was an impressive win for Wilson […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Mike Guardabascio

Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Kalaya Buggs, Long Beach Poly Basketball The Long Beach Poly girls’ basketball team stunned state experts last week, winning the Troy Classic with wins over state No. 2 Mater Dei and No. 5 Etiwanda. The Jackrabbits were […]

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PREVIEW: Wilson Girls Hit Road For Semifinals

Mike Guardabascio

STORY BY MATT SIMON After cruising through the first three rounds of the CIF-SS Division 3A playoffs, coach Long Beach Wilson coach Erin Carey feels the Bruins still have more to prove as they head to West Covina to take on the Bulldogs in the semifinals. This season has been a phenomenal turnaround after the […]