Author: Tim Burt OC Sports Zone

Strong second half lifts Irvine into division semifinals at California Live Tourney

Irvine’s basketball players gather for a post-game meeting with Coach Harry Meussner after Saturday’s win. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Irvine High School’s boys basketball team put together a strong second half Saturday evening to defeat Saugus 48-37 in the California Live Tournament at Woodbridge. Irvine, which won its Read More

UCI’s Russell Turner one of many college coaches scouting players at California Live

UCI Coach Russell Turner attended the California Live Tournament Friday at Irvine High School. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). UC Irvine men’s basketball coach Russell Turner was among the many college coaches attending the first day of the Boys California Tournament Friday at Irvine High School. The three-day inaugural Read More

Segerstrom football team starts preparing soon for season opener at San Pasqual

Segerstrom quarterback Jesse Lopez (left) congratulates Noah Tagaloa after a TD last season. (Photo courtesy Mark Bausman). Segerstrom High School’s football team will face a tough pre-season schedule which Coach Joseph Tagaloa hopes will prepare the Jaguars for Big 4 League play. The team will take the first two weeks Read More

It’s a memorable finish for Orange County high school baseball and softball teams

Players from Santa Margarita and La Costa Canyon exchange handshakes after Saturday’s regional final. (Photo: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). ANALYSIS: Santa Margarita and Canyon win baseball titles and Fullerton brings home softball championship. Finally, the high school baseball and softball playoffs have ended but only after some great Read More