Irvine quarterback Khoa Bui attempts to evade the pressure from Salesian linebacker Emmanuel Amaya during the second quarter of Friday’s CIF quarterfinal round playoff game. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). The Irvine High School football team’s season came to an end Friday night as the Vaqueros fell Read More
Troy players celebrate the comeback win Saturday morning. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). One thing is for certain is that the inaugural CIF Division 3 girls flag football championship game between Troy and San Clemente will go down in history as an instant classic. The Warriors (17-3-3) scored Read More
Segerstrom’s Ayden Morales heads for the end zone and scores against Paramount Friday night. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman). Friday’s CIF Division 8 playoff football game between Segerstrom and Paramount turned out to be a tale of two halves. Seemingly being outmuscled and shutout at halftime, Segerstrom forced four turnovers and Read More
Fullerton players and coaches after Saturday night’s victory. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). Fullerton High School quarterback Ava Flores tossed a 5-yard touchdown pass to Mahlia Jordan in the second overtime period to give the Indians a 32-26 victory over JW North in a CIF Division 4 semifinal Read More
Marina players and coaches pose for a team photo after defeating Beckman 27-24 in two overtimes Friday night at Boswell Field. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone. With the Lambda League title on the line Friday night at Westminster High School, the stakes couldn’t have been higher for Read More
Saddleback quarterback Andre Scott drops back to pass as Century’s outside linebacker Angel García applies pressure during the second quarter of Friday night’s Zeta League game. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). With the CIF football playoffs looming and a scramble for a league title at stake, both Read More
Troy’s 32 seniors celebrate with coaches during senior night Thursday. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). With both Troy and Irvine football teams undefeated in Iota League play, Thursday night’s matchup between the Warriors and the Vaqueros took on vital importance with the winner taking a step closer to Read More
La Habra‘s DJ Mitchell scrambles for yards as Crean Lutheran’s Tyler Parker defends. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs, Howard Lyon and Ted Rigoni.) La Habra High defensive end Ulavai Fetuli sacked Crean Lutheran quarterback Dylan D’epifanio in the end zone for a safety with 3:55 remaining in the game to Read More
Saddleback running back Fabian Bravo takes off for a gain as Savannah’s Fabrissio Ramírez pursues during the first quarter Friday night. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Saddleback High School’s football team used a dynamic inside running attack and a solid defense to defeat Savanna 34-13 in a Read More
Irvine wide receiver Deacon Moss (14) stiff arms Santa Ana linebacker Evan Maldonado (22) during a punt return on Friday night’s Iota League opener. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Irvine High School quarterback Khoa Bui and wide receiver Deacon Moss set career highs leading the Vaqueros to Read More
