Coach Kevin Hettig leads Corona del Mar into its season opener Friday night. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Corona del Mar High School officials didn’t have to look too far to find a new head varsity football coach. They turned to associate head coach Kevin Hettig, long-time assistant coach Read More
Bolsa Grande is led by (from left) David Nguyen, Joseph Le, Muhammad Matus and Ethan Nguyen. (Photo courtesy Bolsa Grande football). Bolsa Grande High School head football coach Michael Acosta has high expectations for his 2023 team entering his third season leading the Matadors. “I look for us to have Read More
Segerstrom defenders make a play against Fullerton in a scrimmage Friday evening at Segerstrom. (Photo courtesy Mark Bausman). Opening kick-offs for many Orange County high school football teams are approaching quickly with zero week games on Thursday, Aug. 17 and Friday Aug. 18. There are also two games on Saturday, Read More
Irvine takes the field for a game last season at Irvine Stadium. (Photos: Fernando M. Donado For OC Sports Zone). Irvine High School’s football team is making progress as it prepares for the season opener on Friday, Aug. 18, according to Coach Tom Ricci. “We are looking to continue to Read More
New Roadrunner coach Paige Nobles at the new Saddleback athletic complex, is looking forward to his first season. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Saddleback High School’s new football coach Paige Nobles is aware of the program’s rich history, which included a CIF title in 1985 under Coach Jerry Witte. Read More
Laguna Hills is led by (from left) Tyler Guzman, Jake Minotta, Nate Hoss, Ryder Simmons and Kurtis Weber. (Photo courtesy Laguna Hills football). Laguna Hills High School’s football team had a memorable 2022 season, winning the CIF Division 7 title and the Division 3A championship with a 15-1 record. The Read More
Uni head coach Justin Schulman (left) with players (from left) Carmen Cruz, Leah Schulman, Riley Hertstein and assistant coach Jeff Marchiorlatti. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). University High School girls are excited to be part of history as they participate in the first season of CIF approved 7-on-7 flag football Read More
Christian Brooks (No. 2) is joined by Jake Simkins (left), Coach Kevin Hettig and Trent Merriman (far right) after Friday’s presentation of the Jack Elliott Character Award. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Corona del Mar High School’s football team continued to honor a former beloved Sea King football player, Read More
Workers on Friday were continuing to prepare the new athletic stadium at Saddleback for an opening next month. This view shows the home bleachers and press box. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Construction crews are putting finishing touches on for the new Saddleback High School athletic facility, which will Read More
Crean Lutheran’s football team takes the field for a game last season. (Photo courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs). It was a memorable 2022 season for Crean Lutheran High School’s football team, led by Coach Rick Curtis. The Saints (10-2) finished with the most wins since entering the large schools division and Read More
