Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Esperanza powers past undefeated Henry Owens

The Aztecs hit two home runs and gave Edison's pitcher Henry Owens the first loss of the season (8-1) in a 3-1 victory. Esperanza's Jonathan Maclel hit a solo shot, followed by a 2-run bomb by Travis Alamazan.

Owens pitched a good game, going the distance with 11 strikeouts, but he struggled with his control. He uncharacteristically walked four batters while hitting five batters.

He could have given up more runs, if Esperanza didn't botch a suicide squeeze in the 5th inning.

Esperanza is now on top of the Sunset League as they have taken the season series from Edison (2-0).

Interviews with Esperanza's winning pitcher Austin Pettibone, and head coaches.

Will the real Lakers please stand up?

After pulling a no-show in a blowout loss in Game 4 of the Western Conference quarterfinals, the Lakers look unbeatable in a 111-87 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Why do the Lakers look so bad one night, and championship caliber the next?

Interviews with Jordan Farmar (14 pts), Andrew Bynum (21 pts, 11 reb), and Kobe Bryant.


Monday, April 26, 2010

OCVarsity Top 10 (4/26): Fastest kid in county

Highlights include a catcher throwing out everybody in sight, a walk-off in baseball, amazing diving catches, and just who is the fastest kid in the county? The 100 m at the Orange County Championships crowned a new champ.

Thanks as always to Cox 3's Sportzone for the footage. Catch them at 7:30 pm weeknights on Cox channel 3.


Sunday, April 25, 2010

UCLA's pistol offense shooting blanks

Kevin Prince struggled in UCLA's final spring scrimmage throwing only five completions with an interception. The running game took awhile to get going as well, but Derrick Coleman finished strong with 64 yards and a touchdown.

The plight with the pistol offense can be attributed to the defense. The Bruins' Alex Mascarenas and Marlon Pollard each had bone-crushing hits that left the fans satisfied, but not head coach Rick Neuheisel.

He still believes that there is enough time to tweak the offense in time for the fall, but there is still plenty of work to be done.


Friday, April 23, 2010

California Life Appearance

Catch my video on California Life this weekend. You won't see my face, but at least you'll be able to hear my voice!

I spent Friday at WizCon hanging out with all the crazy fanboys.

Watch Saturday at 5 pm or Sunday at 6 pm on channel KHIZ.

Here's the link:

http://www.californialifehd.com/segments/2010-wizcon

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Lakers outclassed but still win Game 2

The Lakers were outclassed athletically and were outblocked 17-3 but still found a way to win. Kobe Bryant led the Lakers to a victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder 95-92 in Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.

Bryant scored 39 pts (12/28 FGs), while Pau Gasol added 25 pts (8/14 FGs). They were the only two Lakers in double figures.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Chick Hearn statue ceremony emotional for all

The Lakers legendary announcer Chick Hearn was immortalized in stone outside Staples Center in Star Plaza. His wife Marge Hearn, Byron Scott, and former color man Keith Erickson remebered the legend.

Monday, April 19, 2010

OCVarsity Top 10 (4/19): Web gems, home runs, and rallies!

Highlights include an amazing over the shoulder catch in girls softball, an epic rally in boys volleyball, a grand slam in baseball, and a game-winning hit. This and so much more!

Thanks to Cox 3's SportZone for the footage. Catch them weeknights at 7:30 pm.

Saturday, April 17, 2010

California Life Appearance - USC Pro Day

Catch me on "California Life" tonight at 5 pm on channel KHIZ. If you miss it, a rerun airs tomorrow at 6 pm.

Friday, April 16, 2010

"The Million Dollar Man" and Virgil invade WizCon

The Wizard World convention comes to Anaheim with an army of R2D2's, costumes, celebrities, artists, and lots and lots of fanboys.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Wheatley wins pitchers' duel with Hahn

Orange Lutheran shuts out Mater Dei 3-0 on the arm of Bobby Wheatley. He threw a complete game, giving up only four hits, and striking out six.

His counterpart Cory Hahn took a perfect game into the 4th inning, until he gave up three runs to Andre Real and Josh Doyle. Hahn also went the distance, striking out 11, on three hits.


Monday, April 12, 2010

OCVarsity Top 10 (4/12): Fan okay after being hit by foul ball

Highlights from the week of Apr.5-11 include the best plays of tournament week in softball and baseball.

Diving catches in center field, amazing double plays, a robbery in right field, and the blooper of the week includes a fan who thought he was safe from a foul ball. THOUGHT is the key word there.


Friday, April 9, 2010

Marina knocks off no.1 Canyon

Marina defeated Canyon 2-1 in the quarterfinals of the Michelle Carew Classic. Kristen Struett had 2 RBI. She was hit by a pitch in the 1st inning, and later knocked one in. Highlights & interview with Struett below.

Walk off! Crespi outlasts El Dorado to win National Classic

Crespi wins their second Diamond Sports National Classic championship in three years with a 2-1 extra innings victory over El Dorado.

The Golden Hawks played great defense all game long, but a game ending sacrifice fly by Jack Colick sealed the victory for the Celts.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

El Dorado celebrates semifinals victory over Edison

El Dorado's Cameron Yen pitched a complete game, giving up only one run, as his Hawks defeated Edison 2-1. El Dorado advances to the National Classic final against Crespi Friday night.

Crespi survives freak accident and late OLu rally

Crespi defeated Orange Lutheran 7-6 in the semifinals of the National Classic.

A scary moment in the 5th inning...Crespi's Ryon Healy (Oregon signee) attempted to field a ground ball at first, but took a bad hop to his lip. The game was delayed for several minutes, until the bleeding stopped.

The Celts scored four runs in the top of the 7th, but the Lancers rallied in the 4th. The tying runner was left stranded on second base as Blake Hugaert lined out to end the game.

Interviews with Healy & Orange Lutheran head coach Eric Borba

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Play at the plate! Dana Hills takes advantage of Sonora's mistakes

Dana Hills defeated Sonora 4-2 in the Anaheim Lions tournament. Sonora only had one hit through six innings, as Dana Hills pitcher Eric Hsieh faced the minimum entering the 7th.

The Raiders' mistakes included a runner caught in a rundown, and trying to stretch a single into a double.

Valencia defeats Laguna Hills in web gem fest

The Tigers defeated the Laguna Beach Breakers 7-3 in the second day of the Anaheim Lions tournament. Both sides made amazing catches in the field, including a near home run off the wall in right field.

Valencia's Mark Anderson and Laguna's Chris Paul each had two-run home runs.

Monday, April 5, 2010

OCVarsity Top 10 (4/5): Player steals home

Highlights from 3/29-4/5 include volleyball spikes, an amazing tip pass & laser score in lacrosse, and a rare steal of home.

Saturday, April 3, 2010

California Life Appearance

Catch me on California Life today (5 pm, KHIZ) for a feature story I did on Jon Wilhite. The former Cal State Fullerton catcher who was the only one who survived the Nick Adenhart crash. If you can't watch it today, there we will be a replay tomorrow at 6pm.

Check out the video below:

http://www.californialifehd.com/segments/jon-wilhite

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Valencia roughs up El Modena in nationally ranked showodown

El Mo loses to Valencia of Valencia 7-1. Vikings starting pitcher Sarah Enriquez pitched a complete game, striking out six.