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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.
Congratulations to the winners and thanks to Naples Rib Company for their sponsorship. Ryan Pettway, Wilson Football Senior Ryan Pettway has been by far the best quarterback in the city this year, and he led Wilson to its third win of the year in a blowout of Huntington Beach last week. He was 17/21 for […]
The562’s coverage of water polo & swimming is sponsored by the Aquatic Capital of America Foundation. Video and photos coming soon! Long Beach Wilson Sammie Hamilton had some lofty goals heading into her junior season. Safe to say, Hamilton exceeded those expectations as she competed in four events and won all four in record-breaking fashion […]
