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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CIF State Volleyball: Long Beach Poly Dominates In Bakersfield Sweep

Mike Guardabascio

The Long Beach Poly girls’ volleyball team hadn’t played a match in three weeks and had to travel to Bakersfield for their CIF State Division 1 opener against Liberty on Tuesday afternoon. It was a long trip for the Jackrabbits, but worth the drive as they made a loud-and-clear statement that they’re ready for State […]

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The562.org’s Athletes Of The Week

Mike Guardabascio

Congratulations to this week’s winners and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. HIGH SCHOOL Arnold Giron, Cabrillo Soccer Sophomore Arnold Giron has marked his name in the history books with a legendary playoff run. Giron scored 11 goals in seven playoff games, and capped that sensational run with a hat trick in last […]

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Today’s Long Beach CIF Boys’ Soccer Playoff Schedule

Mike Guardabascio

ROUND TWO Division 1: Wilson @ Mira Costa, 3 p.m. Division 2: Cabrillo @ Thousand Oaks, 5 p.m. Division 2: Long Beach Poly vs. Riverside Poly, 2 p.m.