Author: Tim Burt OC Sports Zone

Ryan Lemmon Baseball Invitational returns with talented teams from Southern California

The Orange County Great Park will be the home once again of the Ryan Lemmon Invitational. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Thirty-two squads competing beginning April 1 at the Great Park. One of the most highly-successful high school baseball tournaments, the Ryan Lemmon Invitational, returns to the Orange County Read More

Irvine’s softball team, ranked No. 2 in CIF Division 5, starts out season with 5-3 record

Among Irvine’s top players are from left Katie Liu, Sienna Porter, Harper Vandermolen and Hyli DelosSantos. (Photo courtesy Irvine softball). Irvine High School’s softball team, coached by Jim Knapp, is looking for a successful season in the Pacific Coast League. The Vaqueros, 5-3 overall, have been ranked No. 2 in Read More

Northwood, Foothill, Villa Park, Crean Lutheran, CdM and La Habra capture Wednesday wins

NORTHWOOD 8, BECKMAN 5: The Timberwolves (5-2, 4-1) stayed close to league-leading Woodbridge with a victory Wednesday at Northwood. Woodbridge has played one more league game than the rest of the teams in the eight-team league. Bobby Bangs was the winning pitcher. He pitched six innings, allowing one run and Read More

Matt Kuromoto pitches second shutout to help Woodbridge defeat Uni in PCl game

Matt Kuromoto pitched a complete game Wednesday for Woodbridge. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Woodbridge High School senior Matt Kuromoto was in command again Wednesday. Kuromoto pitched his second complete game of the year to help the Warriors defeat University 4-0 at Ryan Lemmon Stadium. Woodbridge (7-2, 5-1) remains Read More

FINALS NOTES: Key Pacifica Christian player returns for title run; OLu coach proud of seniors

Parker Strauss provided a lift for the Tritons during their regional title run. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Pacifica Christian High School’s boys basketball team got a lift when senior guard Parker Strauss returned to the lineup for the CIF SoCal Regional finals. Strauss missed the CIF Division 2A Read More

Irvine pitcher Joon Lee hurls a no-hitter in PCL baseball victory over Laguna Hills

Joon Lee threw a no-hitter Saturday vs. Laguna Hills. (Photos courtesy Irvine High School Baseball). Irvine High School senior Joon Lee threw a no-hitter Saturday afternoon as the Vaquero baseball team defeated Laguna Hills 2-0 in a Pacific Coast League game at Irvine, according to Vaquero Coach Gabriel Cota. “Joon Read More