Author: Tom Connolly

PHOTOS: Edison celebrates first CIF state title with thrilling win over Central in final seconds

The Edison Chargers led by Matt Lopez and Coach Jeff Grady pose with the CIF State Championship Trophy following a 21-14 win over Central from Fresno Saturday evening. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone.)  The Edison High School football players will talk about this game for a long time. Read More

PHOTOS: Edison earns first trip to CIF state final with hard-fought win over Granite Hills

Edison players led by Julius Gillick and Matt Lopez (center) carry the CIF state championship plaque after Saturday’s victory. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Edison High School’s football team is going to the CIF state finals for the first time in school history. Chargers running back Julius Gillick Read More

PHOTOS: Portola rallies for thrilling overtime win over King/Drew in CIF Regional Bowl Game

Portola players and coaches celebrate after winning the regional bowl game Friday night. (PHOTOS: Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone). WILMINGTON – The CIF Regional Division 6-AA Football Championship Bowl Game Friday night at Banning High resembled that of a heavyweight prize fight as Portola and King/Drew of Los Angeles Read More

PHOTOS: Fourth quarter surge lifts Salesian past Irvine in CIF Division 8 quarterfinal playoff

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