Rob Thompson has decided to return as varsity football coach at Saddleback High School. (Photo courtesy Saddleback Athletics). Saddleback High School athletic director Rob Thompson said Tuesday he is returning as head varsity football coach of the Roadrunners, replacing Paige Nobles, who stepped down after one season. “I’ve had four Read More
(Graphic: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone) Boys basketball GOLDEN WEST LEAGUE Godinez 59, Westminster 58: The Grizzlies (15-6, 3-0) were led by Lucas Andaluz, who had 19 points. Adrian Gonzalez had 17 points and Jaiden Torres 10 points. Eric Rodriguez hit two free throws with 10 seconds left Read More
JSerra (Division 3A) and Savanna (5AA) are ranked No. 1 in their divisions in this week’s CIF girls basketball polls released Monday. A number of other OC teams are also ranked in the top 10 of their divisions. Buena Park, Fairmont Prep, Mater Dei, Orangewood Academy, Rosary and Sage Hill Read More
La Habra High School’s boys basketball team is ranked No. 1 in the CIF 3AA poll released on Monday and a number of other Orange County teams are ranked in the top 10 of their divisions. OC teams in the open watch list include JSerra, Los Alamitos, Mater Dei and Read More
Kaiden Bailey accomplished a career milestone over the weekend. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Crean Lutheran High School’s 6-3standout sophomore guard Kaiden Bailey joined the 1,000-point mark in his basketball career with the Saints on Saturday. Bailey, who is averaging 26 points a game, scored 37 points to help Read More
Irvine High School’s Cooper Stearns achieved a personal milestone. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Irvine High School’s 6-4 junior standout Cooper Stearns achieved a personal milestone over the winter holiday, reaching the 1,000 point mark in his career during the Estancia Coast Classic. “We are all proud of Cooper Read More
(Graphic: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone) Boys basketball CHALLENGE FOR CHOC University 79, Fullerton 78: Christian DeBarge stole the ball in the back-court and passed the ball to Isaac Evans for a layup with five seconds left to lift the Trojans to the win Saturday at Sunny Hills. Read More
Boys basketball EMPIRE LEAGUE Crean Lutheran 84, Kennedy 36: The Saints (8-7, 1-0) opened league play with a win Friday night. Kaiden Bailey had 30 points and five assists and Milanas Luksas 12 points to lead Crean Lutheran. The Saints play Redondo Union Saturday at 8:30 p.m. in the Take Read More
Michael Wright of Cypress is defended by Terrelle Morales of Tustin Friday night. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Cypress High School’s boys basketball team used a balanced scoring attack and some solid defense to capture a 61-53 Empire League victory over Tustin Friday night at Tustin in the league Read More
