Author: Tom Connolly

PHOTOS: Irvine gets back on track with victory over Northwood on homecoming

Irvine quarterback Khoa Bui picks up yards as Northwood’s Tristan Tran (No. 5) and Cole Hidalgo defend. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone). Friday’s non-league football clash between city rivals Irvine and Northwood High’s football teams came at a pivotal time of the season. Both teams had struggled of Read More

Portola uses strong running game and solid defense to defeat crosstown rival Woodbridge

Portola was led by (from left) Kaden Orosz, Benjamin Aslanian, Kamran Jahromi and Ibeahim Alsuhail in the win over Woodbridge. (Photos: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). Portola High School’s football team used a strong running attack and a stubborn defense to defeat Woodbridge 20-0 in a nonleague game Friday Read More

Santa Ana captures wild, high scoring Orange Coast League opener against St. Margaret’s

Santa Ana’s top players included (from left) quarterback Sergio Torres, defensive end Troy Alvarez, running back Charles Hughes and tackle Christian Murillo. (Photos: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). The offenses were on display Thursday night in the Orange Coast League football opener between St. Margaret’s and Santa Ana at Read More

PHOTOS: Running back Aaron Mitchell has a career night leading Foothill past Troy

Foothill running back Aaron Mitchell stretches to maximize a gain as a contingent of five Troy players finalize the tackle during the second quarter Friday night. (Photos: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Foothill High School running back Aaron Mitchell scored a career-high five touchdowns to lead the Knights Read More

PHOTOS: South captures victory over North in high scoring Orange County all-star game

Members of the South all-star team celebrate after Tuesday’s win. (Photos: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). Tuesday’s 55th annual Orange County All-Star baseball game at Glover Stadium gave the top local high school seniors in the county one last opportunity to showcase their talents in high school uniforms.    The South Read More