Category: Sports News

Uni girls flag football coach proud of team’s effort despite opening round playoff loss

University players meet before the CIF playoff game. (Photo courtesy University athletics). University High’s girls flag football team, which was missing some key starters due to injuries, lost its CIF Division 2 playoff opener to Trabuco Hills last week in the opening round of the CIF Division 2 playoffs. “An Read More

Fourth-seeded Woodbridge moves into quarterfinals of CIF girls flag football playoffs

Woodbridge celebrates a league victory earlier this season. (PHOTO: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Woodbridge High School’s girls flag football team, the fourth-seeded team in the CIF Division 2 playoffs, has moved into the quarterfinal round to face Pacific Coast League rival Northwood at home Tuesday at 4 p.m. “The Read More

PHOTOS: After clinching CIF playoff berth, Crean Lutheran wraps up league play Friday

Crean Lutheran’s Ben Byszewski scores on a pick six near midfield Friday night vs. Huntington Beach. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs, John Luciano, Howard Lyon and Amy Temple). Crean Lutheran High School’s football team is headed to the CIF playoffs in two weeks. The Saints, coached by Rick Curtis, defeated Read More

PHOTOS: Calvary Chapel captures key Sigma League victory over Rancho Alamitos

Calvary Chapel’s Waldo Castrejon tries to avoid No. 7 Andrew Gonzalez of Rancho Alamitos. (Photos courtesy Calvary Chapel Athletics). Calvary Chapel High School’s football team solidified its CIF playoffs hopes with a 42-29 Sigma League victory over Rancho Alamitos Thursday night at Bolsa Grande. Calvary Chapel is tied with Estancia Read More

PHOTOS: Saddleback captures hard-fought win over Century to earn Zeta League title

Saddleback quarterback Andre Scott drops back to pass as Century’s outside linebacker Angel García applies pressure during the second quarter of Friday night’s Zeta League game. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). With the CIF football playoffs looming and a scramble for a league title at stake, both Read More