El Dorado was led by (from left) Noah Barker, Evan Nam, Ryan Northcott, Jack Boettner and Elias Rodarte in the win over Sunny Hills. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). El Dorado’s boys basketball team used an explosive second half to break open a close game and win going Read More
Cypress players and coaches after winning the tournament championship Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Cypress basketball). Cypress High School’s boys basketball team won the Governor’s Division at the Torrey Pines Tournament defeating Poway 83-73 Tuesday night. The Centurions’ Ryan Gov earned MVP honors scoring 32 points and hitting three 3-pointers in the Read More
Servite’s Tariq Johnson is defended by Mychael McQueen of St. Anthony Tuesday in the championship game. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Servite’s boys basketball team regrouped from a slow start to force overtime in the championship game of the Ringo Bossenmeyer Tustin Holiday Classic Tuesday evening against St. Anthony. Read More
Fullerton players (from left) Jaydyn Tovar, Savanna Douglas, Mahlia Jordan, Bella Ploessel, Kathy Kakimoto and Christina Hernandez with the championship plaque. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). Fullerton’s girls basketball team erased a double-digit deficit and rallied to defeat Valley Christian 44-33 to capture the championship of the 60th Read More
Tesoro’s boys basketball team after a victory over Tustin Tuesday. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Tesoro’s boys basketball team wrapped up a successful run at the Ringo Bossenmeyer Tustin Holiday Classic, defeating Tustin 67-56 Tuesday to capture third place at the eight-team tournament. To see additional photos, click on Read More
Irvine players (from left) Chase Brito, Shawn Rahimi, Evan Terakawa, Thiago Ida, Bentley Nguyen and Jalen Yim after Monday’s win. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). Irvine’s boys basketball team used an explosive second half to erase a halftime deficit and went on to defeat Orange 59-35 Monday afternoon Read More
Tesoro Coach Steve Garrett and his players congratulate St. Anthony after the loss Saturday. (PHOTOS: TIm Burt, OC Sports Zone). Tesoro’s boys basketball team has had a remarkable season so far with a 14-3 record. But the Titans, coached by Steve Garrett, weren’t able to finish Saturday, losing to St. Read More
Servite was led by Saiger Smith (right) and Tariq Johnson in the victory over Tustin. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Servite’s boys basketball team used a strong defensive effort and solid offensive contributions from two freshmen guards Saturday night against Tustin in a second round game of the Ringo Read More
Orange’s leading scorer Friday night Ivan Kim in the tournament opener. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). Orange’s boys basketball team got off to a slow start and couldn’t recover, falling to Incline High of Nevada 52-32 in an opening round game of the 60th annual Orange Holiday Basketball Read More
Portola players head to the sidelines during a timeout after an early scoring run Monday. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Portola’s boys basketball team took command early and went on to capture a 79-69 non-league victory over California from Whittier Monday evening at Portola. Portola (8-5) jumped out to Read More
