UC Irvine men’s basketball team has signed transfer forward Kyle Evans, a former standout at Santa Margarita High School, to the 2024-25 roster, athletic officials said Friday. Evans, an Aliso Viejo native, returns to Southern California for his junior season after attending Colorado State for his first two seasons. Before playing Read More
Veteran Orange County coach Rusty Van Cleave has been named the new boys basketball coach at Beckman High School, according to Athletic Director Steve Fischel. Van Cleave replaces Lucas Armstrong, who has been the head coach the past two seasons. Fischel said that work commitments prevented Armstrong from continuing as Read More
Fountain Valley captured the championship at the Sunny Hills tournament. (Photo courtesy Sunny Hills basketball). Some talented Orange County high school boys basketball teams competed in the Summer Series Varsity Tournament at Sunny Hills High School last weekend. Fountain Valley, coached by Brendan Holmes, defeated Yorba Linda 66-62 in the Read More
Foothill football players celebrate after winning Saturday’s tournament. (Photo courtesy Foothill football). Foothill High School’s football team captured first place at the inaugural Air Raid Tournament hosted by El Toro by finishing with a 5-0 record Saturday. Quarterback Gino Marchetti (6-5, 200) led the Knights, according to Coach Doug Case. Read More
Jeffrey Runyan, new Crean Lutheran Director of Aquatics and water polo coach. (Photo courtesy Crean Lutheran High School). Crean Lutheran High School officials announced that Jeffrey Runyan, a former Concordia University Irvine water polo standout, has been named Director of Aquatics and head boys and girls water polo coach. “We Read More
Ed Carrera talks to his Crean Lutheran players during a match in November 2021 when the Saints won the CIF title. (Photo courtesy Crean Lutheran Shutterbugs). Ed Carrera confirmed this week he has resigned as head boys and girls water polo coach at Crean Lutheran High School after three seasons Read More
Former Northwood player Ben Owens is the new baseball coach at the school. (Photo courtesy Owens family). After spending 10 years coaching baseball at Tustin High School, the last three as head coach, Ben Owens is returning to his alma mater at Northwood. Owens, 34, was named head varsity baseball Read More
Northwood players take the field for a game last season. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Northwood High School football coach JC Clarke has a few goals for his team entering the 2024 season, which definitely has some new twists to it. “I’m hoping we stay healthy and Read More
Foothill Coach Doug Case talks to his players during a game last season. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Coming off a successful 2023 season, Foothill High School football coach Doug Case said his team is looking to “reload.” “There are 42 seniors this season with 200 in Read More
Irvine Pony Bronco 12-and-under all-stars continue tournament play this week. (Photo courtesy Irvine Pony Baseball). Irvine Pony Bronco 12-and-under all-stars captured three wins over the weekend in the double-elimination sectional tournament at Harvard Park to advance into the regionals beginning Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at Champions Sports Complex vs. Read More
