Author: Tim Burt OC Sports Zone

Strong defensive effort helps Irvine reach semifinals of Rancho Alamitos Tourney

Cooper Stearns (right) and Deacon Moss led Irvine to a tournament win Wednesday. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Irvine High School’s standout junior Cooper Stearns delivered another big-time performance Wednesday night with a triple double to help the Vaqueros defeat West from Torrance 71-62 in the second round of Read More

Capistrano Valley holds off Portola’s late charge for victory in Feast Week game

Capo Valley players exchange handshakes with Portola players after Tuesday’s win. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Capistrano Valley’s boys basketball team held off a late charge by Portola to capture a 54-45 victory Tuesday afternoon on day two of Feast Week hosted by Foothill High School. The Cougars (3-0) Read More

El Dorado headed to CIF title game after double overtime comeback win in semifinals

Lucas Raya of El Dorado celebrates during the Golden Hawks semifinal victory Friday night. (Photos courtesy El Dorado Football). El Dorado High School’s football team has a chance for its first CIF title since 2007 after a thrilling 30-29 double overtime victory over ML King in the Division 7 semifinals Read More

Santa Ana holds on for victory over California in consolation round tournament game

Santa Ana players celebrate Friday’s victory over California. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). It looked like Santa Ana High School’s boys basketball team would coast to a consolation round victory over California of Whittier Friday night in the Santa Ana Varsity Tournament. The Saints built a 16-point lead in Read More