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, Improves To 2-0

Mike Guardabascio

It’s been eight years since the Compton football team started 2-0, but that’s the position the Tarbabes find themselves in after an impressive 13-6 win over Santa Monica. “It’s been a long time, man,” said Compton coach Calvin Bryant. “We’re feeling good, it’s great to be 2-0. Now we just want to focus on some […]

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High School Sports Return to Long Beach After 11-Month Shutdown

Mike Guardabascio

After a shutdown of more than 11 months due to the COVID-19 virus, high school sports are returning to Long Beach this week with a trio of cross country meets. Millikan will host Wilson and Poly will host Cabrillo on Wednesday afternoon in a pair of dual meets, then St. Anthony will host Bishop Montgomery […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Mike Guardabascio

Congratulations to this week’s Athletes of the Week, sponsored by Naples Rib Company. HIGH SCHOOL Nico Colchico, Wilson Cross Country Wilson’s Nico Colchico is a three-sport athlete for the Bruins, excelling in cross country, track, and basketball. He’s finally gotten a chance to compete for Wilson again with sports returning and he made the most […]