Author: Tim Burt OC Sports Zone

PHOTOS: Top-seeded Crean Lutheran up to the challenge in CIF playoff opener

Julian Amakasu of Crean Lutheran takes a shot as Malibu goalie Nico Marazzi defends. (Photo courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs, John Luciano). Crean Lutheran High School’s top-seeded boys water polo team took the first step toward another CIF title Thursday, defeating Malibu 10-4 in a Division 4 opener at the William Read More

CIF football playoff updates for first round games on Thursday, Nov. 3

The CIF football playoffs are here and begin with four games involving Orange County teams. Coaches and team reps, please tag us Twitter @ocsportszone.com so we can include the updated score of your team’s game tonight. Please check back throughout the weekend, including Friday night, for photos, score updates, stories Read More

Portola’s four-sport standout Jadyn Zdanavage commits to University of Michigan

Jadyn Zdanavage of Portola High School made her college decision this week. (Photo courtesy Zdanavage family). Portola High School’s standout four-sport athlete Jadyn Zdanavage said Sunday she has committed to attend University of Michigan and compete in cross country and track. Zdanavage, a senior, has also been an All-CIF and Read More