Players from Santa Ana High Schools took part in a 3-point shooting contest. (PHOTO: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). A popular community sporting event in Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Prep Basketball Classic, will return next year, but could be played on a different day than in the Read More
Beckman High School players and coaches after the team’s championship run in Hawaii. (Photo courtesy Beckman volleyball). Beckman High School’s boys volleyball team captured the championship of the Hawaii Invitational Tournament, defeating Moanalua 24-26, 25-19, 15-13 in the gold final capping a successful three-day run. “Great trip to a Hawaii Read More
COAST LEAGUE ESTANCIA 5, ANAHEIM 0: Estancia (10-5, 5-1) was led by winning pitcher Nico Viramontes, who pitched a complete game shutout, allowing three hits and striking out three to improve his record to 5-0. Miles Dodge was 2 for 3 with a run scored and a double, Vaughn McCrea Read More
Costa Mesa players and coaches celebrate after Friday’s league win. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). After dropping its first two games to Segerstrom in Golden West League play, the Costa Mesa High School baseball team was determined not to allow the Jaguars to complete a sweep. Will Clark Read More
UCI players near the end of the NIT home win vs. UAB. (FILE PHOTO: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). UC Irvine’s winningest men’s basketball season in school history had a heartbreaking ending Thursday night when the Anteaters fell to Chattanooga 85-84 in overtime in front of 2,825 fans in the Read More
Villa Park took on Pacifica in the third place game of the tournament Wednesday. (PHOTO: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Woodbridge High School’s baseball team defeated San Dimas 8-4 Wednesday night at the Great Park Stadium to capture the championship of the 2025 Ryan Lemmon Invitational. Vincent DeMarco of Woodbridge Read More
Villa Park players and coaches celebrate after Wednesday’s game vs. Pacifica. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Villa Park High School’s baseball team capped a successful week at the Ryan Lemmon Invitational defeating Pacifica 4-0 at the Great Park Stadium to capture third place in the 19-team tournament. Spartan pitchers Read More
Woodbridge players and coaches look on during Monday’s game. (PHOTO: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Woodbridge High School’s baseball team will face San Dimas Wednesday night, April 2 at 7 in the championship game of the Ryan Lemmon Invitational capping a full day of games at the Great Park. The Read More
An historic run for the UC Irvine men’s basketball team continues Thursday night when the Anteaters will try and bring home their first NIT championship. UCI defeated North Texas 69-67 Tuesday night in the semifinals at Hinkle Field House in Indianapolis, Ind. and will meet Chattanooga, which defeated Loyola 80-73 Read More
Newport Harbor’s baseball team after Tuesday’s league victory. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). Playing in blustery conditions, Newport Harbor High School’s baseball team rallied and scored four runs over the final two innings to capture a thrilling 6-4 victory over Los Alamitos in a Sunset league Tuesday afternoon Read More
