Author: Tim Burt OC Sports Zone

Northwood celebrates after capturing outright Pacific Coast League championship

Northwood players and coaches after winning the outright PCL title Friday. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Northwood High School’s baseball team had some unfinished business when it took the field for a Pacific Coast League game with Portola Friday afternoon at Northwood. The Timberwolves had already won a share Read More

Uni earns coveted CIF playoff berth with hard-fought PCL victory over Woodbridge

University players and coaches celebrate after earning a CIF playoff berth Thursday night. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Trojans advance for first time since 2012 with extra inning win. After four years of disappointment and a couple close calls, eight University High seniors and their teammates could finally celebrate Read More

PHOTOS: Uni keeps CIF playoff hopes alive with key PCL victory over Woodbridge

University’s Austen Barnett throws a pitch to Vincent DeMarco during a PCL game Wednesday at Uni. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). University High School’s baseball players included their fans in an impromptu post-game celebration Wednesday at Uni. The Trojans defeated third place Woodbridge 8-4 in a Pacific Coast League Read More

Cypress Coach John Weber says 400 career wins more about ‘connections, relationships’

Cypress Coach John Weber looks on as the Saints take infield practice. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Long-time Cypress High School baseball coach John Weber has celebrated many achievements during his tenure. Weber has led the Centurions to numerous league titles, including a share of 10 consecutive league crowns, Read More

PHOTOS: Strong pitching helps Katella defeat Segerstrom in key Golden West League game

Katella’s Robert Barba takes a lead from first base before stealing second base in the second inning as Segerstrom’s Julian Hernandez tries to hold him on. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Katella High School’s baseball team used a great pitching performance from starter Nicholas Moreno and some key hits Read More

Cypress stays focused to notch key Empire League victory over Crean Lutheran

Players from Cypress and Crean Lutheran exchange handshakes after Wednesday’s game. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Cypress High School baseball players have one goal in sight to win another Empire League title. But the Centurions weren’t looking ahead Wednesday. Cypress came out ready to play and captured an 11-4 Read More