Former Northwood player Ben Owens is the new baseball coach at the school. (Photo courtesy Owens family). After spending 10 years coaching baseball at Tustin High School, the last three as head coach, Ben Owens is returning to his alma mater at Northwood. Owens, 34, was named head varsity baseball Read More
Northwood players take the field for a game last season. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Northwood High School football coach JC Clarke has a few goals for his team entering the 2024 season, which definitely has some new twists to it. “I’m hoping we stay healthy and Read More
Foothill Coach Doug Case talks to his players during a game last season. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Coming off a successful 2023 season, Foothill High School football coach Doug Case said his team is looking to “reload.” “There are 42 seniors this season with 200 in Read More
Placentia starter Liam McMillan fires a pitch to Santa Ana’s Daniel Ochoa in Friday’s game. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Placentia Pony Bronco’s 12-and-under all-stars scored five runs in the first inning and went on to defeat Santa Ana 13-1 in the opening round of the sectional tournament Friday Read More
Players from Woodbridge and University exchange handshakes after a flag football game last season. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). It was the first season of girls flag football as a CIF-sanctioned sport last year. This fall, the sport is expected to grow in popularity and be highlighted by the Read More
Santa Ana Valley players break a huddle during a game last season. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Santa Ana Valley High School players are working hard as they prepare to compete in the new Sigma League, part of a major re-leaguing plan for most Orange County programs Read More
Godinez football coach Aron Kaye talks to some of his players during a timeout last season. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Godinez High School football coach Aron Kaye likes the progress of the football program and appears excited about the Grizzlies prospects in 2024. Godinez was 3-7 Read More
New Santa Ana head football coach Luis Cruz before a game. (Photo courtesy Anthony Alvarado). Santa Ana High School’s new head varsity football coach Luis Cruz, who has been an assistant coach for five years with the Saints, said this week he wants to continue the tradition of the program Read More
Northwood coach Josh Keithly talks to his players after a game last season. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Head coach Josh Keithly, who led Northwood High School’s baseball team to the Pacific Coast League title in his first season with the program last season, has resigned, he confirmed Monday. Read More
Ocean View players take the field for a game last season. (Photo courtesy Mark Bausman). Ocean View High School’s football team made great strides last season under first-year coach Daniel Hernandez, finishing 6-6 overall and winning the first CIF playoff game for the program since 2011. The Seahawks defeated Bolsa Read More
