We’ve got some great shots from Thursday’s action, taken by photographer Stephen Dachman.
Author: 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.
TONIGHT: Long Beach State vs. Ohio State In NCAA Final Four
A whole season comes down to one night, as the Long Beach State men’s volleyball team faces two-time defending national Ohio State in the NCAA Final Four at 5 p.m. today in UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion. The team has piled up all manner of awards. Five 49ers were named All-Americans, Alan Knipe was named Coach of […]
PHOTOS: Moore League Swimming Prelims
We’ve got some great shots from the Moore League boys’ swimming prelims courtesy of photographer Tracey Roman.
Long Beach State’s Josh Tuaniga Named National Player Of The Year
Major news landed Wednesday morning as the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced that Long Beach State junior setter Josh Tuaniga is this year’s National Player of the Year. “It’s really an honor and I appreciate it, especially on behalf of my family,” said Tuaniga. Of the 29 previous honorees, Tuaniga becomes just the seventh setter […]
International Players Hoping For National Championship At Long Beach State
There are about 2,700 international students enrolled at Long Beach State, studying a variety of subjects. Two of them, Bjarne Huus and Simon Anderson, are trying to help the school’s men’s volleyball team win a national championship this week. Huus and Anderson are not your typical “fish out of water” stories. Both have thrived since […]
Wilson Girls’ Lacrosse Remains Undefeated, Tops Poly
The Bruins defeated Long Beach Poly in a comeback thriller last week to improve to 13-0. Wilson went 0-8 in their inaugural season last year but head coach Vic Escoto’s group has yet to lose in 2018. Wilson was led by Sam Thompson’s two goals and one apiece from Kristin Berry, Kate Rael, and Emma […]
Boys’ Volleyball: Avalon Wins Express League Championship
The Lancers defeated Liberty Christian to earn a co-Express League championship. Beto Martinez led the way with 16 kills, while Jose Gomes had 13 aces and 26 digs and Jimmy Felix had 47 assists. Avalon joins Lakewood and St. Anthony as local boys’ volleyball champions. CIF-SS playoff brackets will be released Friday afternoon.
Long Beach State’s Alan Knipe, Nick MacRae Win National Awards
Tuesday was a very good day for the Long Beach State men’s volleyball coaching staff, as head coach Alan Knipe won the AVCA National Coach of the Year award and Nick MacRae won the AVCA National Assistant Coach of the Year award. It was also announced by Long Beach State that Knipe had been signed […]
PHOTOS: LBCC vs. Fullerton Softball
We’ve got some great photos of the Vikings’ postseason game with Fullerton taken by Jim McCormack.
Championship Week Is Here For No. 1 Long Beach State
It all comes down to this week for the Long Beach State men’s volleyball team, which held its usual practice Monday morning in the Pyramid, with two exceptions. For one, the borders of the court were still littered with the curtains and tables from Jewels of the Night, Long Beach State’s big fundraiser event held […]