Author: Tim Burt OC Sports Zone

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

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

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

Beckman players listen to Patriot coaches after a game last season. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Beckman High School’s football team, coming off a successful 2023 season, is preparing for new challenges in 2024. The Patriots, coached by Marcello Giuliano, will soon be preparing to compete in their first Read More

Most Orange County high school teams will be in newly reconfigured conferences and leagues for the 2024-25 athletic season starting in August. One of the conferences greatly affected is the Pacific Coast. In the past, it has been a conference for some sports such as football and volleyball and a Read More

Western players head out onto the field for a game last season. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Western High School football players and coaches are preparing for a new challenge this year as the Pioneers get ready to compete in the Delta League. Other teams in the Read More

Veteran Orange County coach Rusty Van Cleave has been named the new boys basketball coach at Beckman High School, according to Athletic Director Steve Fischel. Van Cleave replaces Lucas Armstrong, who has been the head coach the past two seasons. Fischel said that work commitments prevented Armstrong from continuing as Read More

Ed Carrera talks to his Crean Lutheran players during a match in November 2021 when the Saints won the CIF title. (Photo courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs). Ed Carrera confirmed this week he has resigned as head boys and girls water polo coach at Crean Lutheran High School after three seasons Read More