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
TESORO 5, MISSION VIEJO 3: The Titans (15-7, 7-3) remained atop the South Coast League standings with the win. Ryan Rios pitched 5 1/3 innings, striking out six. Aidan Nieto was 2 for 3 with two RBI and Breckin Garrett 1 for 3 with an RBI. SANTA MARGARITA 5, SERVITE Read More
Northwood baseball coaches, including head coach Josh Keithly, meet with the Timberwolves following Friday’s win over University. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Northwood High School’s baseball team has relied on outstanding starting pitching, solid defense and timely hitting to remain atop the Pacific Coast League standings, tied with Beckman, Read More
Crean Lutheran football coach Rick Curtis leads his team out during a game in 2023. (Photo courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs). After a highly successful 2023 season, Coach Rick Curtis and his Crean Lutheran High School football players are preparing to compete in a challenging non-league schedule and a new league Read More
CREAN LUTHERAN 3, VALENCIA 0: Crean Lutheran pitchers Joe Rhinehart and Jake Mercurio teamed up on a no-hitter Friday in the Saints Empire League win. Rhinehart pitched five innings, striking out 10 while Mercurio threw two innings striking out six, according to Crean Lutheran Coach Jake Haney. Harrison Stiles had Read More
Kai Mo of Northwood gets ready to slide in for the go-ahead run in the ninth inning as University catcher Luke Emrich waits for the throw. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Northwood High School’s baseball team fought off a tough challenge from University but emerged Friday with a 2-0 Read More
NON-LEAGUE ESTANCIA 13, HERITAGE CHRISTIAN 0: The Eagles (18-4) were led by winning pitcher Vaughn McCrea (1-1). In three innings, he allowed two hits and struck out two. Cole Lefebvre was 2 for 2 with three RBI and a double; Jake Humphries 2 for 4 with two runs scored, two Read More
Crean Lutheran coaches talk with the Saints after Wednesday’s win. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Crean Lutheran High School’s baseball team is aiming for a strong finish in the final weeks of the Empire League season as it battles Tustin and Kennedy for third place. The Saints looked solid Read More
Guy Lemmon, founder of the Ryan Lemon Foundation (center) with board members Dick Owens (left) and Rex Lyon at Ryan Lemmon Stadium in Irvine, where a statue of the former baseball player is located. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). 56th annual game moves to Great Park Stadium in May. Read More
Anthony DeMarco (left) and younger brother Vincent contributed to Tuesday’s win. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Anthony DeMarco and Vincent DeMarco, two brothers on Woodbridge High School’s baseball team, have been enjoying being on the same varsity team this year. Anthony, a senior, and Vincent, a sophomore, were thrilled Read More
