Estancia (Division 4A) is the only boys basketball team in Orange County to earn a No. 1 ranking in its division in this week’s CIF polls. But a number of other OC teams are ranked high in their divisions. JSerra and Mater Dei are in the top 10 for Division Read More
(Graphic: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone) NON-LEAGUE San Clemente 83, University 62: The Tritons (8-3) were led by Porter Hansen, who scored 28 points. Christian Fernandez had 21 points and six assists, Will Whidden 12 points and nine rebounds and Chase Tolliver eight points and 19 rebounds. LB Read More
(Graphic: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). NON-LEAGUE Santa Ana 70, Los Amigos 59: The Saints (3-3) were led by Jack Rivera, who scored a career-high 40 points, the best for a Santa Ana player since 2002, according to Coach Zach Johnson. Osten Achmad added 12 points and Issac Read More
(Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone) Mission Viejo (1-AA) and Mater Dei (Open) will be competing in CIF State Bowl Games this weekend at Saddleback College. Schedule: All games at Saddleback College DIVISION 2–AA Grant (12-2) vs. La Serna (12-3) on Friday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. DIVISION Read More
La Habra’s boys basketball team went undefeated in the Portola-Woodbridge Classic. (Photo courtesy La Habra basketball). La Habra’s boys basketball team, coached by Aaron Riekenberg, capped a perfect 4-0 week with a 64-56 victory over Dana Hills Saturday. The Highlanders (7-2 overall) were led by Grayson Sinek, who averaged 20 Read More
(Graphic: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone) BOSCO WINTER CLASSIC Crean Lutheran 86, Animo Venice 31: The Saints (4-2) were led by Kaiden Bailey, who had 26 points. Jacob Majok had 12 points and Braden Davidson 11 points for Crean Lutheran, which meets Long Beach Poly Wednesday at 7:30 Read More
Jack Berry (left) of Newport Harbor was named tournament MVP and teammate Dash Bastedo all-tournament. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Newport Harbor junior Jack Berry was named the MVP of the Euclid Extravaganza after leading the Sailors to the tournament title with a 76-55 victory over Sunny Hills Saturday Read More
Boys basketball tournaments continue this week in Orange County with some strong fields. 27th ANNUAL GARY RAYA CLASSIC At El Dorado High School (Two-five team pools) Monday, Dec. 4: Los Altos vs. Troy, 4 p.m., Yorba Linda vs. Fountain Valley, 5:30 p.m. Pomona vs. El Dorado Tuesday, Dec. 5: Capistrano Read More
(Graphic: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone) EUCLID EXTRAVAGANZA In memory of Ed Prange Newport Harbor 76, Sunny Hills 55 CLICK HERE FOR STORY AND PHOTOS Godinez 62, Irvine 47: The Grizzlies (6-2) were led by Lucas Andaluz who had 16 points and was named to the all-tournament team. Read More
Newport Harbor players with the championship trophy following Saturday’s win. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Newport Harbor and Sunny Hills boys basketball teams were locked in a close game Saturday night through the first half in the championship game of the Euclid Extravaganza, a tournament dedicated to the memory Read More
