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Author: 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.
Girls’ Volleyball: Long Beach Poly Tops Millikan In Four
STORY BY MATT SIMON For a set and a half, the Long Beach Poly girls volleyball team was pushed to the brink as Millikan won the first set and rolled to a 11-3 lead in the second set. The Rams (15-9, 5-3) were able to capitalize on Poly’s early miscues led by confident play from […]
Long Beach Boys’ Cross Country Preview
The Long Beach Poly boys’ cross country team is currently on the longest league championship streak in Moore League history, having won the last dozen league titles and 22 of the last 23. The Jackrabbits made it to State the last two years and swept the top seven spots at the league finals last year, […]
Long Beach Girls’ Cross Country Preview
Last year, Wilson won its first Moore League girls’ cross country championship in 15 years at a thrilling league finals at Heartwell Park. Ed Hauck’s squad isn’t ready to give up the crown in 2019, although it looks like it could be a photo finish this year. “They know they have a target on their […]
A History of the Long Beach Poly/Wilson Football Rivalry
With the 88th incarnation of “The Big Game” taking place this Friday, it’s time to take a look back at the city’s oldest rivalry. Long Beach Poly and Wilson have been playing each other annually since 1932, making the series older than 26 of the 32 NFL franchises. The two teams first played in 1932, […]
Football: Wilson/Poly Game Moved To Cerritos College
UPDATE: THE GAME HAS BEEN MOVED BACK TO WILSON THIS FRIDAY. Over the objections of Wilson football coach Mark Ziegenhagen, this week’s massively-hyped Wilson/Poly football game has been moved from Wilson’s Stephens Field to Cerritos College, where it will take place Friday at 7 p.m. The decision to move the game came after concerns expressed […]
The562.org’s Athletes of the Week
Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Nathan Lucindo, Cabrillo Water Polo Cabrillo goalie Nathan Lucindo stole the show at last week’s Moore League Water Polo Showcase, helping the Jaguars to a 4-3 win over Lakewood. Lucindo had 14 saves in the game including […]
How To Get Tickets For the Long Beach Poly/Wilson Football Game
Wilson/Long Beach Poly Football Game Info Who: Wilson (6-0, 2-0) vs. Long Beach Poly (2-3, 1-0) Where: Wilson High School (NOT AT CERRITOS) When: Friday Oct. 4, 7 p.m. Cost: $8 general admission, $4 children/seniors, $3 students with ID Parking: There will be parking on site for a fee. Tickets: Tickets are available at both […]
ROUNDUP: Moore League Water Polo Showcase
We’ve got all the stories, videos, and photos from the Moore League Water Polo Showcase at Cabrillo. Wilson def. Poly / STORY / VIDEO / PHOTOS Cabrillo def. Lakewood / STORY / VIDEO Millikan def. Jordan / STORY / VIDEO
LBCC Football Pushes No. 1 Riverside To The Brink
The LBCC football team suffered a heartbreaking loss that was also incredibly encouraging for the Vikings and their fans on Saturday night. Playing on the road against No. 1 Riverside–the top-ranked team in the nation–LBCC led for most of the second half until falling on a touchdown pass with 25 seconds left, losing 31-28. “Very […]