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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Basketball Long Beach State

VIDEO: Long Beach State Men’s Basketball Suffers Overtime Loss To Fullerton

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Deishuan Booker almost single-handedly carried Long Beach State men’s basketball into overtime against Cal State Fullerton on Saturday night at Walter Pyramid, but his turnovers in the extra period were also the Beach’s undoing in a 92-90 loss. NCAA Basketball: Long Beach State vs. Cal State Fullerton Visit The562.org for more Long Beach sports coverage […]

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Football Millikan Wilson

Football: Millikan Defense, Special Teams Key In Win Over Wilson

JJ Fiddler

The Moore League football clash at Millikan High on Friday night was decided by defense, special teams and a last-second two-point conversion attempt. The Rams broke up that fake extra point to survive a Wilson comeback for a 21-20 win in front of a capacity Homecoming crowd. WATCH HIGHLIGHT VIDEO Millikan (6-2, 4-1) clinches second […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Mike Guardabascio

Congratulations to our Athletes of the Week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Kensley Flynn, Avalon Volleyball Junior Kensley Flynn had 12 kills and 7 blocks in Avalon’s quarterfinal win over California Lutheran. Flynn’s leadership at the net has powered the Lancers to the CIF-SS semifinals once again. Maya Alvarez, […]