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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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

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The562’s Athletes of the Week is sponsored by the Long Beach Century Club. Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to the Long Beach Century Club and Naples Rib Company for their support. HIGH SCHOOL Xai Ricks, Track & Field Long Beach Poly junior Xai Ricks won the 600 meter championship at the […]

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CIF State Track: Wilson’s Rachel Glenn Golden Once Again

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This was the first year that Wilson junior Rachel Glenn tried her hand in the hurdles, and it ended in gold as Glenn won the 300 hurdles in 41.71. It was a fitting end for Glenn, who initially wanted nothing to do with the event. “I had to trick her into it,” said Wilson assistant […]

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PODCAST: CIF State Track & Field Road Trip & High School Intern Interview With Nina Fife

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The562’s coverage of track and field is sponsored by Bryson Financial This week we’re joining you from the road as we cover Long Beach high school track and field at the CIF State Meet in Fresno. We also talk to The562.org intern and Long Beach Poly student Nina Fife for her exit interview.