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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Baseball: Long Beach Poly Coach Brent Lavoie Reintstated

Mike Guardabascio

A month and three weeks after he was placed on administrative leave from teaching and coaching, Long Beach Poly baseball coach Brent Lavoie has been reinstated and will return to the team on Tuesday, according to a message sent to Poly parents; the team was also notified on Monday. Lavoie confirmed his reinstatement on Monday […]

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Baseball: Torres, Poly Shut Out Millikan In Pitcher’s Duel

Tyler Hendrickson

Wednesday’s meeting between Long Beach Poly and Millikan had the feel of a Moore League title game, and it might ultimately prove to be Round One of that battle. Both the Jackrabbits (12-1, 2-0) and the visiting Rams (8-2, 1-1) have gotten off to terrific starts to the season, and currently appear to be the […]

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The562.org’s Athletes of the Week

Mike Guardabascio

Congratulations to our winners this week and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Ryan Skjonsby, Long Beach Poly Baseball Ryan Skjonsby had a huge game in Poly’s win at Lakewood last week. He reached base in all four trips to the plate going 2/2, 2R, 2B, HR, 2RBIs, BB, HBP. Skjonsby […]