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 State Women’s Tennis Ready For Big West Tournament

JJ Fiddler

The Long Beach State women’s tennis team went on an incredible run under the guidance of 20-year coach Jenny Hilt-Costello, winning 14 Big West Conference titles in 15 years. However, the 49ers haven’t taken the conference tournament since 2015. Hilt-Costello (pictured, left) thinks her young squad can get back to the top of the Big […]

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PHOTOS: Long Beach Poly vs. Wilson, Swimming

Joseph Kling

The562’s coverage of water polo & swimming is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Wilson Athletics is sponsored by Joel Bitonio, Class of 2009. The562’s coverage of Long Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Poly alum Jayon Brown and PlayFair Sports Management. The562’s coverage of Long […]

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PHOTOS: Wilson Girls’ Water Polo Falls To Los Alamitos

JJ Fiddler

The Long Beach Wilson girls’ water polo team dropped a tough match with local rival 7-6 on Friday at the Belmont Outdoor Pool. Here are some great action shots from Stephen Dachman.