Team USA 16-and-under squad celebrates after winning the gold medal. (Photos courtesy Belinda Averill). Orange County residents, Tobias Averill (Santa Margarita Catholic High School) and Isaac Evans (University) played key roles in helping the Team USA 16-and-under boys basketball team defeat Israel 90-62 for the gold medal at the 2022 Read More
Crean Lutheran Coach Rick Curtis looks on as No. 4 Rylan Codorniz and No. 3 Andrew Duberow make a tackle last year. Both players are returning. (Photo courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs). Crean Lutheran High School head football coach Rick Curtis has been impressed with what he’s seen of his team Read More
Emily Rosas of Santa Ana College throws a pitch last season. (Photo courtesy SAC Sports Information). Santa Ana College softball star Emily Rosas will be throwing out the first pitch on Friday, Aug. 12 as the Angels take on the Minnesota Twins during the Santa Ana College/Angels Night at Angel Read More
SUPPORT THIS INDEPENDENT JOURNALISMThe article you’re about to read is from our reporters doing their important work — investigating, researching, and writing their stories. We want to provide informative and inspirational stories that connect you to the people, issues and opportunities within our community. Journalism requires lots of resources. Today, Read More
SUPPORT THIS INDEPENDENT JOURNALISMThe article you’re about to read is from our reporters doing their important work — investigating, researching, and writing their stories. We want to provide informative and inspirational stories that connect you to the people, issues and opportunities within our community. Journalism requires lots of resources. Today, Read More
(Photo: OC Sports Zone, Fernando M. Donado) The Pacific Coast Conference consisting of two four-team football leagues has some changes for the 2022 season, according to Mark Cunningham, Irvine Unified School District Athletic Director. “At the end of the season there is a meeting involving the head football coaches and Read More
Steve Calhoun encourages Beckman football players during a camp last week. (Photos courtesy Beckman football). Beckman High School’s football players and coaches welcomed Washington Commanders quarterback coach and NFL quarterback trainer Steve Calhoun, for a program-wide skills clinic last week, according to Patriots head coach Marcello Giuliano. “Coach Calhoun has Read More
Calvary Chapel players go through pre-game workouts before a game last season. (File photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Calvary Chapel High School’s football team is gearing up for a new season under first year head coach Jack McInally. Jack McInally, who has been the Eagles’ offensive coordinator, Read More
Gerald Laird (left) and Ian Kennedy (right) joined Coach Dave Demarest for a photo in August 2014 at Petco Park. The two are among the seven Major Leaguers Demarest coached. (Photo courtesy Tom Duggan/Dave Demarest). Former long-time La Quinta High School baseball coach Dave Demarest, the winningest high school baseball Read More
Placentia Punishers hold the zone championship banner Sunday. (Photo courtesy Placentia Pony). Placentia Punishers Bronco 12-and-under all-stars exploded for six runs in the fourth inning and went on to defeat the Tecolote all-stars from San Diego 7-1 Sunday afternoon in the championship of the West Zone tournament in Moreno Valley. Read More
