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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All great teams have one thing in common: a great bench. Obviously, champions also have talented players and smart coaches, but I think a complete squad with a dedicated scout team will always have a better chance of winning because they’re always going to be more prepared, and better supported. The No. 1 Long Beach […]

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The562.org is pleased to announce our latest sport-specific sponsor. Naples Car Wash has stepped up to sponsor all of The562’s coverage of the Long Beach State men’s and women’s volleyball programs from now through the 2022-23 school year. Naples Car Wash is Long Beach’s best-known hand wash and detailing service, located on Naples Island adjacent […]

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OBITUARY: Long Beach State Baseball Coach John Gonsalves Passes

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John Gonsalves spent nearly two decades as the head coach of the Long Beach State baseball program, leading the 49ers from 1970-88. Even before his time as head coach, he laid deep roots in the Long Beach baseball community as a player at St. Anthony High School, Long Beach City College, and at Long Beach […]