Author: Tom Connolly

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

Santa Margarita makes it a special ending winning CIF SoCal Regional championship

Santa Margarita players and coaches celebrate after winning the CIF Division I title. (Photos: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). Saturday’s CIF SoCal Regional Division I baseball championship game pitted top-seeded Santa Margarita against the No. 2 seeded La Costa Canyon, a seemingly perfect ending to the high school baseball Read More

PHOTOS: Canyon rallies to edge Crean Lutheran for CIF SoCal Regional championship

Canyon players, including No. 27 Johnny Lopez, celebrate after defeating Crean Lutheran Friday. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs / John Luciano and Ted Rigoni). Canyon High School’s baseball team came from behind to edge Crean Lutheran 6-5 Friday afternoon at Canyon to capture its first CIF Division IV SoCal Regional Read More