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.
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Long Beach City College

LBCC Athletic Director Randy Totorp Resigns

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Long Beach City College athletic director Randy Totorp confirmed Thursday evening that he’s resigned at LBCC to take the AD position at Saddleback College. “This was extremely difficult for me, but I am also grateful and excited about the opportunity,” said Totorp. A former LBCC athlete and state champion coach, Totorp was midway through the […]

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Basketball Long Beach Poly

Long Beach Poly’s Giordan Williams Commits To Santa Clara

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Long Beach Poly senior Giordan Williams had a hell of a Thursday. Williams celebrated his 18th birthday and also announced his college commitment, tweeting that he’s heading to Santa Clara after he wraps up his career as a Jackrabbit. “The school was amazing, I really trusted the coaching staff we’ve built a strong bond, that […]

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Football LB In NFL Wilson

LB in NFL: Wilson Alum Joel Bitonio Named To Pro Bowl

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Wilson alum Joel Bitonio received a much-deserved honor on Thursday morning, as he became just the second Bruins alum to be named to the Pro Bowl. Bitonio joins Norm Standlee, who received the honor in 1941 and 1950. Bitonio, an offensive lineman for the Browns, has consistently been graded among the best at his position […]

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Basketball Long Beach Poly Millikan

Boys’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Beats Millikan, Keeps Hold On First

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The Long Beach Poly boys’ basketball team is in the midst of a five games in seven days slog in the middle of the season. At times during Wednesday evening’s road trip to Millikan, that was obvious, with head coach Shelton Diggs subbing liberally and trying to keep his starters fresh. The Jackrabbits weren’t their […]

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Basketball Long Beach Poly Millikan

Girls’ Basketball: Long Beach Poly Tops Millikan, Alone In First

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The Jackrabbits and Rams’ girls’ basketball teams went into Wednesday evening’s showdown as the last two unbeaten teams in the Moore League. Playing on the road, Long Beach Poly showed that there was some distance between first and second place, as the Jackrabbits won in convincing fashion, 75-32. “I’m very happy with how we played, […]