Servite soccer wins CIF SoCal Division I title with a typical victory in OT

WESTMINSTER >> The Servite boys soccer team found a way to win the close games throughout the playoffs. The Friars did it again Saturday in the season’s biggest game. Daniel Gutierrez’s goal five minutes into overtime gave Servite a 2-1 victory over San Pasqual of Escondido in the CIF Southern California Division I Regional final…

Russian attacks halt plans to evacuate Ukrainian civilians

By YURAS KARMANAU LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — A second attempt to evacuate civilians from a besieged city in southern Ukraine collapsed Sunday amid renewed Russian shelling, while Russian President Vladimir Putin turned the blame for the war back on Ukraine and said Moscow’s invasion could be halted “only if Kyiv ceases hostilities.” Food, water, medicine…

La Quinta boys basketball keeps winning, defeats Fontana in SoCal Division V semifinals

FONTANA >> The La Quinta boys basketball team continues to defy the odds by collecting road wins in the CIF State playoffs, even with little to no cheering section. The Aztecs, who finished second in the Garden Grove League, are one win away from going to the CIF State Championships after defeating Fontana 66-59 in…

La Quinta boys basketball keeps winning, defeats Fontana in SoCal Division V semifinals

FONTANA >> The La Quinta boys basketball team continues to defy the odds by collecting road wins in the CIF State playoffs, even with little to no cheering section. The Aztecs, who finished second in the Garden Grove League, are one win away from going to the CIF State Championships after defeating Fontana 66-59 in…

Cal State Fullerton tops UC Davis, secures No. 2 seed for Big West tourney

FULLERTON — Cal State Fullerton was down by nine points late in the second half against UC Davis on Saturday and staring at the possibility of a third straight loss to end the regular season. But losing wasn’t on E.J. Anosike’s mind. It was senior night, and the fifth-year transfer had flown his mother in…

Sage Hill girls basketball defeats Ontario Christian again, reaches SoCal Division II final

Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now Sage Hill’s girls basketball team still has Ontario Christian’s number. Sophomore forward Emily Eadie scored 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the sixth-seeded Lightning beat the host No. 2 Knights 61-56 in the Division II semifinals of the CIF State SoCal…

the history of Irvine califonia

What is the history of Irvine califonia? The history of Irvine, California, dates back to the early 1800s when Spanish missionaries established a Catholic mission in the area. The city was officially incorporated in 1971, and has since grown into a major suburban community with a population of over 250,000. Irvine is known for its…

Servite soccer wins CIF SoCal Division I title with a typical victory in OT

WESTMINSTER >> The Servite boys soccer team found a way to win the close games throughout the playoffs. The Friars did it again Saturday in the season’s biggest game. Daniel Gutierrez’s goal five minutes into overtime gave Servite a 2-1 victory over San Pasqual of Escondido in the CIF Southern California Division I Regional final…

Foothill boys basketball wins battle with Rancho Cucamonga in SoCal Division II semifinals

SANTA ANA – All 10 Foothill players who played contributed to the Knights’ win Saturday. So did a few Knights who did not play. It was a complete team effort for Foothill in its 69-64 victory over Rancho Cucamonga in a CIF Southern California Division II regional semifinal. Foothill (30-3) will play at home against…

Orangewood Academy girls basketball beats Bishop Montgomery to reach regional final

Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now GARDEN GROVE — Orangewood Academy’s season-long quest to build on-court chemistry reached new heights Saturday night. The Spartans hope their ascent isn’t over. Orangewood Academy unleashed several highlight-worthy assists, along with eight 3-pointers, to defeat visiting Bishop Montgomery 74-60 in the Division I…

Boys and girls basketball playoffs: Saturday’s scores from CIF SoCal Regional semifinals, Tuesday’s finals

Score from the CIF Southern California Regional boys and girls basketball playoffs Saturday, March 5, and the schedule for the regional finals Tuesday, March 8. BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS CIF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL OPEN DIVISION Semifinals, Saturday Corona Centennial 76, Bishop Montgomery 55 Sierra Canyon 72, Harvard-Westlake 55 Regional final, Tuesday, 6 p.m. Sierra Canyon at…

Orangewood Academy girls basketball beats Bishop Montgomery to reach regional final

Support our high school sports coverage by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribe now GARDEN GROVE — Orangewood Academy’s season-long quest to build on-court chemistry reached new heights Saturday night. The Spartans hope their ascent isn’t over. Orangewood Academy unleashed several highlight-worthy assists, along with eight 3-pointers, to defeat visiting Bishop Montgomery 74-60 in the Division I…

Servite soccer wins CIF SoCal Division I title with a typical victory in OT

WESTMINSTER >> The Servite boys soccer team found a way to win the close games throughout the playoffs. The Friars did it again Saturday in the season’s biggest game. Daniel Gutierrez’s goal five minutes into overtime gave Servite a 2-1 victory over San Pasqual of Escondido in the CIF Southern California Division I Regional final…

Cal State Fullerton tops UC Davis, secures No. 2 seed for Big West tourney

FULLERTON — Cal State Fullerton was down by nine points late in the second half against UC Davis on Saturday and staring at the possibility of a third straight loss to end the regular season. But losing wasn’t on E.J. Anosike’s mind. It was senior night, and the fifth-year transfer had flown his mother in…

Foothill boys basketball wins battle with Rancho Cucamonga in SoCal Division II semifinals

SANTA ANA – All 10 Foothill players who played contributed to the Knights’ win Saturday. So did a few Knights who did not play. It was a complete team effort for Foothill in its 69-64 victory over Rancho Cucamonga in a CIF Southern California Division II regional semifinal. Foothill (30-3) will play at home against…

the history of Irvine califonia

What is the history of Irvine califonia? The history of Irvine, California, dates back to the early 1800s when Spanish missionaries established a Catholic mission in the area. The city was officially incorporated in 1971, and has since grown into a major suburban community with a population of over 250,000. Irvine is known for its…

CJ Bellamy provides big boost as Los Altos beats Edison in SoCal Division II basketball semifinals

HACIENDA HEIGHTS >> CJ Bellamy knows that his cousin and teammate, Jazz Gardner, who is a 7-foot center on the Los Altos boys basketball team, will be heavily guarded every game. Bellamy stepped up and led the team Saturday night with 20 points and six assists as the Conquerors defeated Edison 57-41 in the CIF…