Author: Tim Burt OC Sports Zone

PHOTOS: Santiago celebrates first CIF title with decisive victory over Ramona in finals

Santiago players and coaches celebrate after winning the CIF title Saturday. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone). Santiago High School’s boys basketball team, in its first trip to a CIF championship for the program, came home with a championship. The Cavaliers defeated Ramona 64-49 Saturday morning at the Read More

PHOTOS: Santa Ana’s comeback falls short against Hillcrest in CIF 5AA title game

Santa Ana players Ashley Mendoza (22) and Yarexy Díaz (3) walk off the court in disappointment as Hillcrest players celebrate in jubilation after winning the CIF Division 5AA title Saturday morning at Edison High School. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Santa Ana High School’s girls basketball team battled Read More

Irvine continues fast start with shut-out win over Segerstrom in non-league game

Irvine coaches including head coach Gabriel Cota (left) meet with the Vaqueros after the win. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Irvine High School’s baseball team continued its solid play to start the season, defeating Segerstrom 3-0 Friday afternoon in a non-league game at Segerstrom. Senior pitcher Adam Valencia went Read More

Santa Ana girls basketball team gets another shot at CIF title Saturday against Hillcrest

Santa Ana’s girls basketball team will be in Saturday’s CIF finals. (Photo courtesy Santa Ana High School). Santa Ana High School’s girls basketball team has a chance to bring home a CIF title again. The Saints, after defeating St. Pius Academy/St. Matthias 45-32 in the semifinals Saturday night at home, Read More

Foothill earns first trip to CIF soccer finals with comeback overtime victory over Portola

Foothill players celebrate after Saturday’s CIF semifinal playoff win over Portola. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Foothill and Portola girls soccer teams were each determined to advance to the CIF finals for the first time. But it was Foothill that was able to celebrate a trip to the championship Read More