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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Long Beach State’s Middle Attack Keys Five-Set Win Over Loyola Chicago

Mike Guardabascio

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.comto learn more. The No. 3-ranked Long Beach State men’s volleyball team remained undefeated after a thrilling five-setter with No. 12 Loyola Chicago in the Walter Pyramid. In front of a great crowd of more than 1,500 loud and rowdy fans, […]

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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 Jai Smith, Compton Football Compton earned their first playoff spot since 2008 with a win over Cabrillo, and once again it was senior Jai Smith leading the way. Smith had 247 yards rushing and three touchdowns in […]

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Volleyball: Wilson Sweeps Millikan On Moore League Opening Day

Matt Simon

After a 13-month break, the Millikan and Wilson boys volleyball teams were back in action Tuesday afternoon to open Moore League play. Junior Leo Pravednikov led the Bruins’ attack with a game-high 14 kills as Wilson swept Millikan, 25-13, 25-18, 25-16.  “We’ve all been really waiting for this for a long time to get these […]