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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Misty May-Treanor Departs LBCC, Tyler Jackson Appointed Interim Coach

Mike Guardabascio

Volleyball legend Misty May-Treanor is stepping away from Long Beach City College after four years as the Vikings’ Director of Volleyball and head women’s and beach coach. “Every challenge Misty has had in life she has met and excelled,” said Interim Athletics Director Bill Husak in a statement.  “She was a champion indoor and beach […]

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VIDEO: Compton vs. Centennial, Football

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High School Football: Compton vs. Centennial Compton High opened its 2021 season against crosstown rivals Compton Centennial with a blowout win.For more coverage of all Long Beach sports, head to www.Th…   Support The562.org

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Long Beach Rules The Volleyball World

Mike Guardabascio

Long Beach has long had a special place in the volleyball world but this spring has seen the city become the center of the volleyball universe. The Long Beach State men’s volleyball team is the unanimous No. 1 team in the nation, the NCAA’s only undefeated team, and has swept every team 14 of their […]