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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Football: Compton Tops Santa Monica, Remains Undefeated

Mike Guardabascio

Compton kept the 2019 season rolling in perfect fashion after a 26-14 win over Santa Monica on Friday night, improving their record to 2-0. Compton was led by Jaishawn Smith’s three touchdowns and another score from Bill Wilson. Smith had 12 carries for 91 yards, the three scores, and an interception. Jaheim Hunt had 22 […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Mike Guardabascio

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 Gavin Laverde, Millikan Wrestling Gavin Laverde won his matchup against Long Beach Poly last week, helping to lead […]

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High School Football Preview: Millikan at Compton

Tyler Hendrickson

Over the past few weeks, the Millikan Rams (3-4, 2-1) have seemingly established themselves as the second-place team in the Moore League. Tonight they’ll get a unique challenge from a Compton (2-3, 1-1) team that’s looking for an upset win to keep its playoff hopes going.  The game will kick off at 7:30 p.m. at […]