Author: Tim Burt OC Sports Zone

White House reporter Eli Stokols: Coach Chris Conlin challenged, inspired his players

Eli Stokols attended the Celebration of Life for former coach Chris Conlin. (PHOTO: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Former University High School baseball standout Eli Stokols, who now covers the White House for Politico, has fond memories being coached by Chris Conlin, the long-time University High School coach who was Read More

PHOTOS: Top-seeded Northwood earns trip to CIF semifinals with win over Citrus Hill

Northwood Timberwolves celebrate after Friday’s win in the quarterfinals. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Northwood High School’s baseball team, behind the solid pitching of Paul Grossman and the clutch hitting of Joseph Harper and Carter Liu, notched a 1-0 victory over Citrus Hill in the CIF Division 5 quarterfinals Read More

Coach Chris Conlin ‘put others ahead of himself’ former player says at celebration of life

Coach Chris Conlin was honored Saturday at Friends Church in Yorba Linda. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). An estimated 400 to 500 friends of Coach Chris Conlin including family members, former players, coaches who worked with Conlin and acquaintances during his life showed up Saturday at Friends Church in Read More