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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Last year was a historic one for the league as Long Beach Poly won its first title in 15 years, and Millikan said goodbye to veteran coach Rod Petkovic after 39 seasons at the helm. Long Beach Poly has been working hard during this extended offseason to successfully defend its title, and fifth-year coach Eric […]

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Long Beach basketball fans got some great news last week, as Poly senior Justin Rene announced his commitment to Long Beach State. The Jackrabbits senior was the Moore League Player of the Year, and becomes the second Poly senior to commit collegiately in the last few weeks, as Giordan Williams recently announced his commitment to […]

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ROUNDUP: Long Beach Poly, Wilson Swim Meet Highlights Unparalleled Tradition

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Ears will be ringing across the Long Beach aquatics community for days to come. Friday afternoon’s Moore League dual meet between host Long Beach Poly and Wilson showcased one of the best athletic traditions in the city over the last century. It was the return of the epic event, which hasn’t been present in its […]