Foothill’s Rocco Gaffoglio defends against Tustin’s Aidan Thonn Friday night. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Foothill High School’s boys basketball team, ranked 10th in the county, held off a tough challenge from Tustin to capture a hard-fought 42-31 non-league victory over the Tillers Friday night in front of a Read More
Athletic Director Mary Hegarty talks about former football coach Anthony White Thursday. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Former Santa Ana College football coach Anthony White made a big impact on those he coached and worked with over the years. On Thursday, the players, coaches and school officials who were Read More
Woodbridge senior Hana Watanabe was presented a poster Wednesday marking 1,000 career points. (Photo courtesy Woodbridge Athletics). Woodbridge High School senior guard Hana Watanabe reached the 1,000 point mark in her career in Wednesday’s game at the Segerstrom Tournament. Watanabe had 19 points and Milan Heisdorf 12 points in the Read More
Estancia pitcher Andrew Mits made his college commitment this week. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Estancia High School’s star pitcher Andrew Mits made his college commitment this week to play baseball for Concordia University in Nebraska, Eagles Coach Nate Goellrich said Thursday. “Concordia is a great NAIA program and Read More
(Graphic: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). NORTH OC CHAMPIONSHIPS Villa Park 49, Fairmont Prep 47: The Spartans (5-5) were led by Dakari Harris, who had 13 points, seven rebounds and two assists. Sabeel Khan had nine points, six assists, five rebounds and two steals, Mal Johnson had nine Read More
Godinez senior Adrian Gonzalez drives to the basket as Henry Pham of Rancho Alamitos defends Tuesday. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Godinez High School’s boys basketball team seemed happy to be back home Tuesday after taking part in the rugged San Juan Invitational last week. One of the Grizzlies’ Read More
Crean Lutheran’s Carter Jones gets ready for a play this past season. (Photo courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs). Crean Lutheran High School’s standout linebacker Carter Jones, who recently completed his junior season, has made a commitment to play college football at University of California Berkeley, Saints Coach Rick Curtis confirmed Monday. Read More
Mission Viejo players and coaches celebrate after winning the state title Friday night. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone). It really doesn’t get any better for Mission Viejo High School’s football team. Mission Viejo, after capturing the CIF Division 2 Southern Section title against Servite, capped a memorable Read More
(Graphic: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). It all comes down to two high school football games in Orange County this weekend as Mission Viejo (1-AA) and Mater Dei (open) go for CIF state titles at Saddleback College. Mission Viejo meets De La Salle Friday at 8 p.m. and Read More
(Graphic: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Boys basketball SAN JUAN INVITATIONAL Mater Dei 79, Dana Hills 47: Mater Dei was led by Brannon Martinsen and Owen Verna who had 22 points each. Collin Haugh led Dana Hills with 19 points. GARY RAYA CLASSIC Yorba Linda 44, Capo Valley Read More
