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’ Volleyball Preview: Avalon Lancers

Mike Guardabascio

Out on the island, Avalon coach Carlos Martinez thinks his team is ready to compete for an Academy League championship. The Lancers started off 1-0 and are led by sophomore outside hitter Adalberto Martinez. “We’re in Division 6 this year and expect to be competitive,” said Martinez. The Lancers will also face a Moore League […]

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Volleyball: Millikan Outlasts Wilson in Five Sets

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A pair of ranked boys’ volleyball teams went toe-to-toe on Tuesday as the Millikan Rams (10-5, 2-0), ranked No. 6 in CIF-SS Division 3, survived a five-set thriller against the No. 10 Wilson Bruins (12-6, 1-1), holding on for a 25-23, 21-25, 25-17, 20-25, 15-13 win at Howard F. Lyon Gymnasium.  Senior Kyle Paulson led […]

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Preview: Expectations High For Long Beach State Women’s Volleyball 

Mike Guardabascio

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.comto learn more. Expectations for the Long Beach State women’s volleyball team haven’t been this high in a decade, as the team begins the Tyler Hildebrand era with an influx of transfer talent as well as a few stalwart returners. The […]