Preparations are under way throughout Orange County for the first season of CIF-approved girls 7-on-7 flag football season. A number of programs had been competing in the girls flag football when it was a club sport. Now, those programs will be able to compete in a sport which has been Read More
Ezekiel Cedillo, a starting running back and strong safety, is expected to lead Westminster. (Photo courtesy Westminster football/ Richard Nguyen). Westminster High School football players have been working hard in the off-season in preparation for the season opener on Friday, Aug. 18, according to Coach Steven Anderson. “Our goal is Read More
Quarterback Rocky Palacio (No. 12) leads the Portola offense this season. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Portola High School’s football team, with 12 returning starters, is looking to compete for another league title under Coach Peter Abe. “In 2023, the Bulldogs will compete in the Pacific Coast Read More
Casey Euper with his father Doug Euper in Anchorage, Alaska. (Photos courtesy Euper family). Northwood High School pitcher Casey Euper is getting a taste of what it’s like facing college-level hitters this summer and making a name for himself with the Anchorage Glacier Pilots in Alaska coached by former UC Read More
Yorba Linda players take the field in a playoff game last season. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Yorba Linda High School’s football team had a memorable 2022 season winning the CIF Division 3 championship. The Mustangs are hoping to continue their success this year and will be Read More
Ocean View football players listen to coaches after a practice. (Photo courtesy Ocean View football). Ocean View High School’s football team is making progress under first year coach Daniel Hernandez as it prepares for the season opener on Friday, Aug. 18. “As a first year head coach, I love how our Read More
Sunny Hills Coach David Wilde talks to his players during a game last season. (Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone). Sunny Hills High School’s football team has had a busy summer in preparation for the season opener on Friday, Aug. 18 against Marina. “I purposely scheduled as many passing Read More
(Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone) OC Sports Zone has begun publishing high school football previews for the 2023 season and we’re looking to run more before the start of the season on Thursday, Aug. 17; Friday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Aug. 19. High school coaches, please send Read More
JC Clarke talks to his players after the CIF championship game vs. Lakewood. (Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone). It’s been quite a couple years for Northwood High School’s football team, which won two consecutive CIF titles and two straight league titles under Coach J.C. Clarke. The coach Read More
Fullerton Coach Richard Salazar talks to his players before a game last season. (Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone). Fullerton High School football coach Richard Salazar said his players have been working hard in preparation for the season opener on Friday, Aug. 18. With new alignments likely for Read More
