JC Clarke talks to his players after the CIF championship game vs. Lakewood. (Photo courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone). It’s been quite a couple years for Northwood High School’s football team, which won two consecutive CIF titles and two straight league titles under Coach J.C. Clarke. The coach Read More
Fullerton Coach Richard Salazar talks to his players before a game last season. (Photo courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone). Fullerton High School football coach Richard Salazar said his players have been working hard in preparation for the season opener on Friday, Aug. 18. With new alignments likely for Read More
While the 45-year history of the San Clemente Ocean Festival was put on hold for 2023, the show continued on the north side of the Municipal Pier as the City of San Clemente hosted the San Clemente Ocean Games on Saturday, July 15. With the impetus coming from San Clemente Read More
While the 45-year history of the San Clemente Ocean Festival was put on hold for 2023, the show continued on the north side of the Municipal Pier as the City of San Clemente hosted the San Clemente Ocean Games on Saturday, July 15. With the impetus coming from San Clemente Read More
Fred Kelly Stadium on the campus of El Modena will once again be the site of many high school football games in Orange County. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). High school football season in Orange County is only about a month away with most high school football Read More
Coach Alfredo Macias welcomes players onto the field before a game last season. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Santa Ana Valley High School football players have been working hard in the off-season in preparation for the Falcons season opener with Beckman on Friday, Aug. 18, according to Read More
Marina Coach Charlie TeGantvoort talks to his players during a practice. (Photo courtesy Marina Football). Marina High School’s first-year football coach Charlie TeGantvoort said this week he’s pleased with the development of his squad with the season about a month away. “We are very excited about the positive progress that Read More
Former Angel Adam Kennedy throws out the first pitch at Irvine Pony Baseball opening ceremonies in May. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Looking back on the first five years of covering sports for OC Sports Zone, we’ve been fortunate to write about CIF titles, league championships, exciting games to Read More
Crean Lutheran students cheer on the Saints football team during a game last season. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). As we prepare for the sixth year publishing OC Sports Zone, we want to make sure all our readers know how to contact us with story ideas and Read More
Olive Hurricane players and coaches display the super regional banner: (left to right): Trenton Hunter, Eduardo Pardo, Jayden Cuan, Issac Guerra, Jacob Joseph, Leo Mendoza, CJ Navarro, Jacob Joseph, Cy Cadwallader, Austin Lambeck and Eric Guerra; back row, coaches Nate Hunter, Winston Cuan, Chris Navarro and Pat Cadwallader. (Photos courtesy Read More
