University players and coaches celebrate after earning a CIF playoff berth Thursday night. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Trojans advance for first time since 2012 with extra inning win. After four years of disappointment and a couple close calls, eight University High seniors and their teammates could finally celebrate Read More
Cypress players celebrate after capturing the Empire League title Thursday. (Photos: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). With the Empire League title on the line in a winner-take-all scenario, the final regular season game between rivals Pacifica and Cypress High School baseball teams proved to be filled with excitement and Read More
Delaney Rowe of Crean Lutheran returns a serve. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs, John Luciano). Crean Lutheran High School’s girls beach volleyball team, top seeded in Division 2, has moved on to Saturday’s semifinals of the CIF tournament at Long Beach City College. To see the slide show, click on Read More
IRVINE 2, BECKMAN 1: Irvine, which was no-hit by Beckman pitcher Zach Ireland, bounced back to even the Pacific Coast League series with a win Wednesday at Beckman. Irvine (11-14-1, 9-11) is tied for fourth place with University going into Thursday’s game with Beckman at Irvine. The loss also knocked Read More
Northwood High School’s baseball team, with Coach Josh Keithly, after a game earlier this season. (File photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Northwood High School’s baseball team captured a 10-4 Pacific Coast League victory over Portola Wednesday at Portola to capture at least a share of the league crown, the Read More
University’s Austen Barnett throws a pitch to Vincent DeMarco during a PCL game Wednesday at Uni. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). University High School’s baseball players included their fans in an impromptu post-game celebration Wednesday at Uni. The Trojans defeated third place Woodbridge 8-4 in a Pacific Coast League Read More
FULLERTON 6, BUENA PARK 3: The Indians (18-8-1, 7-2) captured their third consecutive Freeway League title with a victory over Buena Park Tuesday. Miguel Vealesquez was 3 for 4 with two home runs, a double, three RBI and three runs scored; Malachi Meni was 2 for 4 with an RBI, Read More
Zach Ireland gets a hug from his father Doug Ireland, assistant coach at Beckman, after throwing a no-hitter. (Photos courtesy Rosalene Ledendecker). Beckman High School senior Zach Ireland had never thrown a no-hitter. Until Tuesday that is. The UC Davis commit was on from the start, striking out 16 and Read More
Cypress players (from left) Noah Johnson, Nick Montgomery, Jake De Laquil, Justin Tillar and Wyatt Rosales contributed to Tuesday’s win. (Photos: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). Junior left-hander Wyatt Rosales pitched 6 1/3 strong innings and Nick Montgomery homered as Cypress High School’s baseball team kept its Empire League Read More
Cypress Coach John Weber looks on as the Saints take infield practice. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Long-time Cypress High School baseball coach John Weber has celebrated many achievements during his tenure. Weber has led the Centurions to numerous league titles, including a share of 10 consecutive league crowns, Read More
