Zach Ireland gets a hug from his father Doug Ireland, assistant coach at Beckman, after throwing a no-hitter. (Photos courtesy Rosalene Ledendecker). Beckman High School senior Zach Ireland had never thrown a no-hitter. Until Tuesday that is. The UC Davis commit was on from the start, striking out 16 and Read More
Cypress Coach John Weber looks on as the Saints take infield practice. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Long-time Cypress High School baseball coach John Weber has celebrated many achievements during his tenure. Weber has led the Centurions to numerous league titles, including a share of 10 consecutive league crowns, Read More
Godinez volleyball players with coach Jenevieve Nixon. (Photo courtesy Godinez Athletics). After capturing the Golden West League title, the first in school history, Godinez High School’s boys volleyball team is setting its sights on a CIF title. The Grizzlies are seeded No. 1 in CIF Division 5 and open the Read More
Guy Lemmon, founder of the Ryan Lemmon Foundation (center) with board members Dick Owens (left) and Rex Lyon in front of the Ryan Lemmon statue at Ryan Lemmon Stadium. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Officials with the Ryan Lemmon Foundation have started planning the 56th annual Orange County all-star Read More
Katella’s Robert Barba takes a lead from first base before stealing second base in the second inning as Segerstrom’s Julian Hernandez tries to hold him on. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Katella High School’s baseball team used a great pitching performance from starter Nicholas Moreno and some key hits Read More
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
