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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Five Long Beach Football Players Named All-CIF

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Congratulations to the five Long Beach football players who received All-CIF honors on Monday, as announced by the CIF Southern Section. The recognees are: Division 1: Alex Austin, Long Beach Poly Division 6: Zecheriah Dolphin, Wilson Christian Conrad, Wilson Soloman Bowie, Wilson 8-Man Division 1: Jose Gomez, Avalon  

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Lakewood Football Hosts Thanksgiving Practice, Prepares For CIFSS Championship

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The562’s coverage of Lakewood Athletics is sponsored by J.P. Crawford, Class of 2013. Football is about family, and the Lakewood football family gathered together Thursday morning for a Thanksgiving practice. The Lancers are preparing for their CIF Southern Section Division 8 championship, which they’ll host on campus at John Ford Stadium against Northwood High Saturday at […]

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PHOTOS: Millikan vs Long Beach Poly Volleyball

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The562’s coverage of Long Beach Volleyball in the 2022-23 school year is sponsored by Misty May-Treanor and the Dream in Gold Foundation. 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 Beach Poly athletics in the 2022-23 school year […]