2013 All-County offense and coach of the year

The 2013 All-County offensive selections are revealed including the player of the year Kai Ross (Huntington Beach), and the coach of the year Scott Meyer (Corona del Mar).

2013 All-County defense

 

The 2013 All-County defensive selections are revealed, including the player of the year Jonathan Lockett (Mater Dei).

Corona del Mar wins state; makes history going 16-0

CdM made CA football history becoming the first team to go 16-0, winning the schools' first state championship, 27-15.

Interviews with head coach and players.

OCVarsity Gridiron: Can CdM make history?

Can Corona del Mar become the first team in California history to go 16-0?

The Sea Kings play Sacred Heart Prep in the Division III state title game.

Interviews with CdM coach and players.

Corona del Mar rolls into state championship game

The Sea Kings defeated Nordhoff of Ojai 24-8 in the Division 3 South Regional title game.

Sonora avenges playoff loss to Servite

Sonora defeated Servite 71-50 in a non-league game. The Raiders lost to the Friars in the 2013 playoffs. Ben Rico scored 25 pts while teammate

Josh Rodriguez had 13 pts, 7 reb, and 7 ast.

OCVarsity Gridiron: Corona del Mar ready for state regional

Steve Fryer, Carlos Arias, and Dan Albano travel to Corona del Mar to preview the Sea Kings first ever Div. III state regional game against Nordhoff of Ojai.

Interviews with head coach and players.

OCVarsity Gridiron Extra: Recap of CIF championships

Steve Fryer, Dan Albano, and Carlos Arias recap the recent CIF finals. Was it a successful season for Mater Dei?

Where does Kai Ross' performance rank?

St. John Bosco overpowers Mater Dei for Pac-5 title

St. John Bosco won their first CIF football championship 34-7 over Mater Dei.

Huntington Beach wins first football championship over Newport Harbor

The Oilers won their first football championship in history 42-28.

Kai Ross scored a combined 5 TD.

Corona del Mar beats Garden Grove, completing three-peat

Corona del Mar defeated Garden Grove 42-21 to capture the Sea Kings' third straight consecutive CIF Southern Division championship.

OCVarsity Gridiron Extra: Interviews from CIF luncheon

Players and coaches representing Mater Dei, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Garden Grove, Corona del Mar, and St. Margaret's are interviewed at the CIF luncheon in Long Beach before the championship games.

OCVarsity Gridiron: CIF Finals predictions

Will St. John Bosco run the table against Mater Dei?

Can Huntington Beach complete their Cinderalla story vs. Newport Harbor?

Does Garden Grove avenge last year's loss to Corona del Mar?

UCLA streaks over USC

UCLA defeated USC 35-14 on the feet of Bruins' QB Brett Hundley who rushed for 2 TD.

Interviews with Jim Mora, Hundley, Cassius Marsh (2 sacks), Anthony Barr (sack, forced fumble).

Mater Dei dominates Long Beach Poly in semis

The Monarchs once again punch their tickets into the Pac-5 championship game with a 30-0 shut out victory over Long Beach Poly.

OCVarsity Gridiron: Semifinals preview

Can Mater Dei avenge last year's loss to Long Beach Poly?

Will Huntington Beach finally beat Edison?

Does Irvine have a shot against Garden Grove?

Can St. Margaret's take over Big Bear?

Los Alamitos controls Mater Dei in CIF final

Los Alamitos defeated Mater Dei 3-1 (25-23, 23-25, 25-15, 25-23) to win the CIF Div. 1AA championship.

The Griffins were led by Crissy Jones with 19 kills and 19 digs, and Annie Hale with 18 kills and 13 digs.

Mater Dei stifles Mission Viejo in quarterfinals

Mater Dei took a team that averaged 48 points per game, and held them to only three first downs in the first half. The Monarchs defeated Mission Viejo 21-14 in the Pac-5 quarterfinals.

OCVarsity Gridiron Extra: Can Villa Park finally beat Edison?

Can the Spartans finally beat their Southwest rival Edison? Steve Fryer, Dan Albano and host Jonathan Khamis travel to Villa Park to discuss their second round matchup.

Interviews with coach and players.

Mater Dei vs Mission Viejo preview

Can Mission Viejo knock off Mater Dei in the 2nd round?

Will La Habra beat Newport Harbor?

Does Fullerton have enough for Los Alamitos?

Also, a preview of Irvine vs. Magnolia and Woodbridge vs. Westminster.

Fans storm field after USC stuns Stanford

USC kicker Andre Heidari kicked the game-winning field goal as the Trojans went on to stun No. 5 Stanford at the L.A. Coliseum. The fans stormed the field after the game.

Huge 2nd half surges Villa Park past Buena Park

Villa Park forced Buena Park into committing three turnovers in the 3rd quarter, fueling the Spartans offense to a 66-40 victory in the first-round of the Southwest playoffs.

Ian Pogue rushed for 5 TD.

OCVarsity Gridiron Extra: Can Corona del Mar three-peat?

Steve Fryer, Carlos Arias, and Dan Albano travel to Corona del Mar to preview their playoff journey as they get set to take on Loara in the first-round.

Interviews with head coach and players.

OCVarsity Gridiron: Playoffs are finally here

Who will win out in the Pac-5?

Will Garden Grove and Corona del Mar meet again in the Southern division?

Can Edison make it back to the Southwest title game?

Steve Fryer, Carlos Arias, and Dan Albano discuss.

Video by Jonathan Khamis, OCVarsity.com.

Fountain Valley stuns Los Alamitos

The Barons likely punched their ticket into the playoffs with a surprising 10-7 victory over Los Alamitos.

La Habra holds off Buena Park late charge to win Freeway

Buena Park shut out La Habra in the second half, trailing the Highlanders 21-14 in the final two minutes, but the Coyotes could not convert on 4th down in the red zone.

OCVarsity Gridiron Extra: Is La Habra overlooking Buena Park?

Steve Fryer, Carlos Arias, and Dan Albano travel to Buena Park where the Coyotes await a much anticpated showdown with La Habra for the Freeway League title.

Interviews with coach and players.

OCVarsity Gridiron: League championships on the line

How many playoff teams will the Trinity League represent?

Who will make history in the Sea View League between Dana Hills and San Juan Hills?

Who will finish 3rd in the Sunset League?

Edison wins bell in dominating win over Fountain Valley

The Chargers defeated the Barons 24-0 and for the 9th consecutive season in the Battle for the Bell game. Marcus Swanigan had 110 yards rushing and a touchdown.

Valencia routs Cypress

The Tigers dominated the Centurions 41-3 in a game that had much to do about  the Empire League playoff standings. Valencia QB Pat Godoy rushed for 3 TD.

OCVarsity Gridiron Extra: Calvary Chapel makes history

Steve Fryer, Carlos Arias, and Dan Albano travel to Calvary Chapel to review their history making game against Laguna Beach and preview thier upcoming game against Costa Mesa.

OCVarsity Gridiron: Critical Week 9 Matchups

What is the Sunset League Doomsday Scenario?

Who will win the Battle for the Bell?

Can Buena Park take control of the Freeway League vs. Fullerton?

Trojans' defense overwhelms Utah

USC held Utah to only a field goal, while Trojans' kicker Andre Heidari added four field goals of his own.

USC sacked Utah QBs six times, and forced four turnovers in the 1st half.

Hail Mary! Servite stuns Orange Lutheran in final seconds

With only eight seconds remaining in the game, Servite QB Travis Waller threw a hail mary pass into the endzone. It was caught by Equanimeous St. Brown for a TD. Servite went on to beat Orange Lutheran 20-19.

Los Alamitos edges Edison in defensive duel

Griffins' player Mike Hayden dominated both sides of the ball with 2 sacks and 2 TD, assisting Los Alamitos to 16-10 victory over Edison.

Interviews with John Barnes and Hayden.

OCVarsity Gridiron Extra: Can Tesoro topple mighty Mission Viejo?

Steve Fryer, Carlos Arias, and Dan Albano travel to Tesoro to preview the Titans' South Coast League game vs. Mission Viejo.

Interviews with head coach Matt Poston and players. Video by Jonathan Khamis, OCVarsity.com.

OCVarsity Gridiron: Does Los Alamitos have a secret weapon?

Can Edison hold off Los Alamitos and their new call up?

Will the loser of Orange Lutheran and Servite miss the playoffs?

Will Laguna Beach continue to surprise Calvary Chapel.

Buena Park makes statement in win over Troy

Buena Park was shut out in the 1st half, until the county's leading rusher Deven Boston exploded for 3 TD, leading his team to a 34-16 win over Troy.

Interviews with Anthony White, Boston, and Ahmad Redeemer.

Yorba Linda remains perfect, defeating Cypress

The Mustangs went on to 3-0 in the Empire League with a 28-14 victory over Cypress.

Yorba Linda QB Jake Gigliotti had 2 TD rushing.

Interviews with head coach Jeff Bailey, Jake Gigliotti, and Ian Eldridge.

OCVarsity Gridiron: Can Orange Lutheran upset St. John Bosco?

Is Woodbridge the biggest threat for Corona del Mar?

Will Troy hold off Buena Park?

Can Orange Lutheran upset St. John Bosco.

Steve Fryer, Carlos Arias, and Dan Albano discuss.

OCVarsity Gridiron Extra: Can Cypress trap Yorba Linda?

Steve Fryer, Dan Albano, and Carlos Arias travel to Yorba Linda to preview their game against Cypress.

Interviews with head coach Jeff Bailey and players Dillan Cazares and Ryan Magarian.

Mater Dei holds off late Servite charge

Servite was unable to stop Mater Dei's big play ability as Justin Allen ran for 244 yards and a TD. Monarchs beat the Friars 28-21. Bruce Rollinson was honored before the game for his 25th year at Mater Dei.

Newport Harbor's sudden strike stuns Los Alamitos in OT

For the second consecutive year, Newport Harbor and Los Alamitos played into overtime, with the Sailors winning 27-24 on their first play of overtime.

OCVarsity Gridiron Extra: Servite vs. Mater Dei preview

Steve Fryer and Dan Albano travel to Mater Dei to preview "The Holy War" game between the Monarchs and Servite.

Interviews with Bruce Rollinson, Chase Forrest, and Addison Ooms.

OCVarsity Gridiron: League begins

Who will finish in the top 3 in the Trinity League? Can anyone beat Edison in the Sunset League or Mission Viejo in the South Coast League? Steve Fryer and Dan Albano discuss from Mater Dei.

De La Salle quickly slams door on Servite

The Spartans scored two touchdowns in the first three minutes to quickly give De La Salle an upper edge over Servite, defeating them 35-10. Video by Jonathan Khamis, OCVarsity.com

Okereke does it all in Foothill win over Villa Park

Bobby Okereke continued his impressive play scoring 2 TD in a Foothill victory over Villa Park 28-14.

Desmond Hodges had two interceptions.

Parsons, El Dorado beast way past El Modena

El Dorado's Mark Parsons rushed for 231 yards while scoring four touchdowns in a 42-24 Century League victory over El Modena.

Interviews with Parsons, Cody Wildhagen, and coach Mike Crawford.

The Huddle: Can the Dodgers get past the Braves in the NLDS?

Dodgers writer Pedro Moura and host Jonathan Khamis discuss the Dodgers' chances against the Atlanta Braves.

Who will be the unsung hero of this series?

OCVarsity Gridiron Extra: Servite prepares for De La Salle

Steve Fryer, Carlos Arias, and Dan Albano travel to Servite High School to preview the Friars' big game against Concord De La Salle.

Interviews with A.J. Gass, Nick Lopoccola and Adam O'Shea.

OCVarsity Gridiron: Is Fullerton for real?

Can JSerra continue to roll over Trabuco Hills?

Will Foothill and Villa Park decide the Century League?

How is Fullerton winning without their head coach?

Mater Dei wins wild offensive struggle with Edison

Edison committed four turnovers to Mater Dei, with two of them leading to touchdowns.

The Monarchs won a wild offensively challenged game 21-7. Interviews with Matthew Rockett, Bruce Rollinson and Dave White.

Santa Margarita wins thriller with Trabuco Hills

The Mustangs fell short of a two-point conversion of tying the game.

Santa Margarita held off Trabuco Hills 28-26.

OCVarsity Gridiron Extra: Can Garden Grove contain Ashmeade?

 

Steve Fryer, Carlos Arias, and Dan Albano travel to Garden Grove high school to preview the Argonauts' non-league game against TJ Ashmeade and Katella.

Interviews with Angel Martinez, Bryan Quexel & Willy Puga.

OCVarsity Gridiron: Coaching drama at Tustin

What is the fallout from Greg Gano resigning at Tustin?

Who will bounce back: Newport Harbor or San Clemente?

Does Trabuco Hills have the edge over Santa Margarita?

Steve Fryer, Carlos Arias, and Dan Albano discuss.

No. 1 Mission Viejo makes No. 4 La Habra pay

The Diablos forced four Highlanders turnovers on way to a dominating 46-21 victory.

Mission Viejo scored 17 points off La Habra turnovers.

Interviews with Bob Johnson, Frank Mazzotta, and Michael Mathewes.

Servite dominates Edison

No. 3 Servite defeated No. 6 Edison 31-14. The Friars held Edison to only 88 total yards of offense while forcing three turnovers.

OCVarsity Gridiron Extra: Can La Habra upset Mission Viejo?

 

Do the Highlanders have a chance against Mission Viejo? Steve Fryer, Carlos Arias, and Dan Albano travel to La Habra and interview Frank Mazzotta, Christian Casas, and Greg Gaines.

OCVarsity Gridiron: New team in Top 10

Steve Fryer, Carlos Arias, and Dan Albano discuss the latest changes in the Top 10, preview Servite vs. Edison and the Battle of the Bay.

Mission Viejo wins OT thriller over Don Bosco Prep

The last time these two teams met was two years ago in New Jersey, where the Ironmen humbled the Diablos 35-7.

Mission Viejo earned a measure of revenge with a 28-25 victory in OT.

Late TD lifts Trabuco Hills past Fountain Valley

The Mustangs used a solid defense to gain separation from Fountain Valley. Trabuco Hills improves to 3-0 with a 24-17 victory. Tommy Kelley threw 2 TD passes to Jacob Breeland.

The Huddle: Did Dodgers peak too soon?

Did the Dodgers peak too soon after a red hot month of August?

How do they bring Matt Kemp back into the lineup? Dodgers beat writer Bill Plunkett discusses.

Fullerton blanks El Dorado

Fullerton's Scott Lloyd had 3 TD passing and 2 TD rushing in a 35-0 shut out victory over El Dorado.

Indians' LB Matt Hall led a dominant defensive effort.

OCVarsity Gridiron Extra: Fountain Valley reborn

Steve Fryer and Dan Albano travel to Fountain Valley High School to preview the Barons' big matchup against Trabuco Hills. Interviews with Ray Fenton, Jake Church, and Isaiah Davis.