Author: Tim Burt OC Sports Zone

Irvine, led by talented returning players, gets ready for new challenge in Iota League

Irvine’s football team takes the field for a game last season. (Photo courtesy Jim Tomlin, For OC Sports Zone). It was a memorable 2023 season for Irvine High School’s football team which went undefeated to capture the Pacific Hills League title outright and the Dennis Toohey Fence Post Trophy. Irvine Read More

Uni girls flag football team captures victory over Beckman in season opener

University players at the LA Chargers/Nike Showcase this summer with head coach Jeff Marchiorlatti (left) and assistant Jake DeLozier (right). (Photo courtesy Dana Anderson). University High School’s girls flag football team opened the season Thursday night with an 18-12 victory over Beckman. “Last season we lost to them twice and Read More

Century football team looking for a ‘fresh start’ competing in new Zeta League

Century players prepare on campus for the 2024 season opener. (Photo courtesy Century football). Century High School’s football team, coached by Lance Neal, is looking for a successful season competing in the new Zeta League. “The 2024 Centurions are hoping for multiple wins and a shot at the playoffs,” Neal Read More

UCLA coach and former Tustin star DeShaun Foster going into school’s football hall of fame

DeShaun Foster talks to his UCLA players during spring practice. (Photo courtesy UCLA Athletics). A ceremony inducting former Tustin High School football star DeShaun Foster, new head coach at UCLA, into Tustin’s football hall of fame will be held at halftime of the Tillers’ season opener on Friday, Aug. 23, Read More

Saddleback football coach wants to help team get ‘back on track’ in second stint

Coach Rob Thompson and his assistants talk to the Roadrunners Tuesday after practice. (Photo courtesy Saddleback football). Saddleback High School football players are preparing to compete in the new Zeta League under Rob Thompson, who returns for his second stint as Roadrunners head coach. Thompson, who has been the athletic Read More

New group hosting inaugural free OC girls flag football clinic at Irvine Valley College

Girls flag football continues to grow in Orange County and more girls, including those who are part of Females for Football, are expected to compete this year. (Photo courtesy Females for Football). Orange County girls interested in improving their skills in the growing sport of flag football are invited to Read More