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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Boys’ Wrestling: Millikan’s Laverde Makes History at Moore League Finals

Sean Kenneally

Millikan continued its wrestling dominance this weekend at Long Beach Poly, which was summited by senior leader Gavin Laverde. Laverde became the second boys’ wrestler in Moore League history to win his weight class—126 lbs.—four consecutive years.  “It feels pretty good… I am a little excited. I worked hard for this,” said Laverde. “Winning four […]

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LIVE UPDATES: Long Beach Poly vs Lakewood Boys’ Basketball

Mike Guardabascio

We’ll have live updates from tonight’s first-place showdown between Long Beach Poly and Lakewood’s boys’ basketball teams; tipoff is scheduled for 530pm. Follow along for live updates from the game, and check back tonight for full coverage! Click here if you can’t see the updates. Tweets by 562sports Support The562.org

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Long Beach Poly Volleyball Wilson

Wilson Girls’ Volleyball Beats Poly For First Time Since 2011

JJ Fiddler

The Moore League girls’ volleyball clash between Long Beach Poly and Wilson on Tuesday has surly set the stage for an exciting season as the Bruins made history by beating the visiting Jackrabbits 25-22, 11-25, 25-18, 25-22 for the first time in eight years. “The girls played with heart,” Wilson coach Carlos Briceno said. “They […]