Author: Tim Burt OC Sports Zone

Cypress Coach John Weber says 400 career wins more about ‘connections, relationships’

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

PHOTOS: Strong pitching helps Katella defeat Segerstrom in key Golden West League game

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

Cypress stays focused to notch key Empire League victory over Crean Lutheran

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

Strong starting pitching keep Northwood in contention for PCL championship

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

OC baseball highlights for Friday, April 12 including a no-hitter for Crean Lutheran

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