Author: Tim Burt OC Sports Zone

Dynamic passing game and ‘quick’ defensive unit expected to lead Western

Western players take the field for a game last season. (Photo courtesy Victor Baltazar). Western High School’s football team has begun preparations for the 2022 season which includes a challenging non-league schedule, according to Coach Dan Davidson. The Pioneers were 8-3 overall last year and captured the Orange League title Read More

Beckman basketball players raise funds by sinking free throws at summer camp

Beckman players took part in a free throw shooting contest Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Beckman basketball). Free throw shooting was the emphasis Tuesday as Beckman High School basketball players each attempted 50 free throws during the team’s summer camp. “Players were responsible for getting sponsors to sponsor them on a per Read More

Foothill boys basketball team makes progress at Section 7 tourney in Arizona

Foothill High School’s players and coaches after finishing the Section 7 Tournament. (Photo courtesy Foothill basketball). Foothill High School’s boys basketball team has begun its summer camp in preparation for another season. The Knights finished 2-2 at the Section 7 Tournament in Phoenix, Ariz. over the weekend. “We went 2-2, Read More

Irvine Vaqueros capture first place in linemen competition at Western High School

Irvine linemen took first place at the Western High School competition. (Photo courtesy Irvine football). Irvine High School’s linemen took first place at a linemen competition at Western High School last weekend, according to Vaqueros Coach Tom Ricci. “There were 14 teams in the Western tournament,” Ricci said. “Kalil Dakak, Read More

Newport Harbor baseball players ‘trusted the process’ on the way to a CIF regional title

Newport Harbor players celebrate after winning the regional title. (Photo courtesy Newport Harbor baseball). Newport Harbor High School baseball players and coaches have been savoring the school’s first CIF Southern California regional title since the Sailors defeated Oaks Christian 5-1 to capture the Division III crown on Saturday. “I’m very Read More