Portola Coach Brian Smith talks to his players during a timeout last season. (File photo: OC Sports Zone, Tim Burt). Portola and Woodbridge high schools in Irvine will be the site of the 2nd annual Mariko Memorial Boys Classic beginning Monday, Nov. 28 and running through Saturday, Dec. 3. “Last Read More
Crean Lutheran High School’s girls basketball team defeated St. Anthony 50-49 to capture third place in the gold division of the Redondo Union Battle of the Beach Saturday. Sophomore Jane Hewitt was named all-tournament, scoring 19 points in the final game, according to co-head coach Bianca Ziemann. She also had Read More
Fullerton College players celebrate after last-minute victory over Mt. San Antonio College. (Photos courtesy Jim McCormack, For OC Sports Zone). In a game mindful of the prescient Yogi Berra observation …”it ain’t over till it’s over,” Fullerton College’s football team edged Mt. San Antonio College 45-41 Saturday night at Orange Read More
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Beckman, Orange, JSerra and Huntington Beach also earn victories. CYPRESS 76, CLAREMONT 33: The Centurions, coached by Derek Mitchell, evened their record at 1-1 with a win at the Edison Thanksgiving Showcase Saturday. Jonah Kim scored 14 points and was named player of the game while freshman Ryan Gov finished Read More
Northwood football head coach JC Clarke (left) with offensive line coach Zaverio Brenner after Saturday’s win. (Photo: OC Sports Zone, Tim Burt) Northwood High School football coach JC Clarke wasn’t exactly sure what he was getting in when he took over as the Timberwolves head coach for the 2021 season. Read More
Tustin players and coaches celebrate after winning the Rancho Alamitos Tournament. (Photo courtesy Tustin Athletics). Tustin High School’s boys basketball team, coached by Ringo Bossenmeyer, captured the championship of the Rancho Alamitos Tournament Saturday, defeating Irvine 43-32. Tustin (7-1) was led by Eli Nyeazi with 18 points and Blake Kissinger Read More
CIF State officials on Sunday announced the pairings for the CIF Regional Football Championship Bowl Games Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3. Laguna Beach, Northwood, Laguna Hills, Whittier Christian and Yorba Linda earned berths. Winners from the NorCal and SoCal Regional games will advance to the CIF State FootballChampionships Read More
Northwood’s Adam Harper (left) with his younger brother Joseph Harper after the Timberwolves won the CIF Division 8 title Saturday. (Photo: OC Sports Zone, Tim Burt). Northwood, Laguna Beach and Laguna Hills football teams all captured CIF titles on Saturday night. And the teams all accomplished the titles on the Read More
Adam Harper (middle) holds the CIF championship plaque for Northwood after the win over Lakewood. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone). Northwood High School’s football team wasn’t intimidated about the challenges of competing in Division 8 for the CIF playoffs after capturing the Division 11 crown last season. Read More
