Author: Tim Burt OC Sports Zone

PHOTOS: Big punt return, strong defense help Irvine rally past Portola in season opener

Irvine’s Brandon Figueroa scores one of his three touchdowns Friday night. (Photos courtesy Jim Tomlin, For OC Sports Zone). Just when Irvine High School’s football team needed a lift, junior Brandon “Figgy” Figueroa provided it Friday night against Portola in the season opener for both teams at Portola. Portola moved Read More

Saddleback counting on big contributions from young players in coach’s first season

Saddleback players with Coach Paige Nobles at the new on-campus stadium. (Photo courtesy Saddleback football). Saddleback High School’s football team, led by first-year coach Paige Nobles, has been working hard in preparation for the season opener Friday night, Aug. 18 vs. Godinez at Santa Ana Valley. Saddleback returns six varsity Read More

OC high school teams entered in LA Chargers Girls Flag Football Invitational

Orange County high school teams will be participating in the Los Angeles Chargers Girls Flag Football Invitational Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex, the pre-season training facility of the Chargers. The facility is next to Costa Mesa High School. Girls flag football is beginning its inaugural season Read More