Author: Tim Burt OC Sports Zone

Estancia baseball team defeats Saddleback and captures outright league championship

Estancia players get together after winning the league championship Friday night. (Photo courtesy Estancia Baseball). Estancia High School’s baseball team captured the Orange Coast League title Friday night, defeating Saddleback 6-1 at TeWinkle Park. It’s the first league title for the program since 2019. Orange won the crown last year. Read More

PHOTOS: Woodbridge celebrates after winning third consecutive PCL baseball championship

Woodbridge players and coaches get together after Thursday’s win over Beckman. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Woodbridge takes charge early in 14-5 win over Beckman. Woodbridge High School’s baseball team left little doubt about who the best baseball squad in the Pacific Coast League is Thursday afternoon. The Warriors Read More

Star swimmer Chris Leung leads Northwood to meet title; sets sights on memorable CIF finish

Northwood’s Chris Leung competes in the breaststroke during a league meet this season. (Photos courtesy Aexei Tolkachev) Northwood High School senior Chris Leung,  who has established himself as one of the elite swimmers in Orange County, is is determined to make it a fantastic ending to his high school career. Read More

Nathan Valencia throws a 1-hitter to lead Irvine past University in critical PCL game

Irvine‘s Nathan Valencia, shown pitching in a game earlier this season, threw a 1-hitter Thursday against Uni. (Photo courtesy Irvine baseball). Irvine High School’s baseball team, behind a strong pitching performance by junior Nathan Valencia, defeated University 6-1 Thursday in the final match-up of the three game Pacific Coast League Read More