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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The562’s coverage of high school volleyball in 2024-2025 is brought to you by the MLP’s Bay Area Breakers. Two Long Beach girls’ volleyball teams made the CIF State playoffs, which will begin Tuesday evening. Both squads can plan on burning a lot of gas this week if they advance. Division II Long Beach Poly is […]

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Swim Preview: Wilson, Poly Rivalry Makes Moore League Special

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The words “marquee swimming rivalry” don’t get typed very often—except in Long Beach, where the Moore League provides fascinating storylines and big-time headlines. Two dates to circle: on April 20 Wilson will host Poly in a dual meet and on May 3rd and 4th at Cabrillo the city’s best will compete at the league finals. […]

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VIDEO: Long Beach Poly vs. Sunny Hills CIF Soccer

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No Title Video of the PK heartbreaker for Poly in the CIF semifinals