Category: Sports News

PHOTOS: Aliso Niguel gets back on track with road victory over Segerstrom

Noah Shihad of Aliso Niguel puts up a shot as Christopher Arteaga of Segerstrom defends. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone). Aliso Niguel High School’s boys basketball team got back into the win column Friday night defeating Segerstrom 62-47 in a non-league game at Segerstrom. The Wolverines (11-3) Read More

Northwood’s record-setting water polo player Michael Abshier commits to Cal Baptist

Michael Abshier of Northwood takes a shot this past season. (Photo courtesy Maki Abshier). Northwood High School senior Michael Abshier recently committed to Division 1 Cal Baptist University to continue his water polo career, according to Timberwolves’ coach Kyle Kim-E. Abshier set single season records for Northwood in goals, steals Read More

PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran captures victory over Scripps Ranch in home opener

Kaiden Bailey of Crean Lutheran elevates to the basket Tuesday. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs, John Luciano and Howard Lyon). Crean Lutheran High School’s boys basketball team captured its home opener Tuesday, defeating Scripps Ranch 86-65 in a non-league game. To see the slide show, click on the first photo: Read More

Terry Henigan, legendary Irvine football coach, wanted players to succeed on and off the field

Terry Henigan (left) with former Irvine football coach Erik Terry in September 2018. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Coach died Wednesday, Dec. 20 after battling Alzheimer’s disease. Former legendary Irvine High School football coach Terry Henigan, who emphasized how important it was for his players to succeed on and Read More

Orange County boys basketball highlights and final scores for Tuesday, Dec. 19

(Graphic: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). NON-LEAGUE Crean Lutheran 86, Scripps Ranch 65: The Saints (5-5) were led by Kaiden Bailey, who had 18 points. Braeden Davidson had 13 points and Arnez Reynolds 12 points. Crean Lutheran competes in the Damien Classic next week, Wednesday through Saturday. El Read More

Portola’s girls basketball team caps big week winning title at Sunny Hills Showcase

Portola players celebrate after winning the Sunny Hills Showcase. (Photo courtesy Jessica Avila). Portola’s High School’s girls basketball team is off to a fast start with a 10-2 overall record and capped the week by winning the Sunny Hills Showcase. The Bulldogs, coached by Brian Barham, won the title Saturday Read More