Spurs hand Lakers historic playoff loss

The San Antonio Spurs routed the Lakers 120-89, handing Los Angeles their worst home playoff loss in team history. Pau Gasol finished with a triple double but Tim Duncan scored a game-high 26 points.

Lillicrop leads Cypress past Yorba Linda

Cypress pitcher Kevin Lillicrop pitched a complete game, giving up only one run in a 2-1 Centurions victory over Yorba Linda. Interviews with Lillicrop, Steven Andrade, and coach John Weber.

El Modena stays alive with win over Canyon

Canyon had won the five previous games over El Modena but not this time. The Vanguards defeated the Comanches 4-2. Interviews with Madelyn Neales, Victoria Zamora, and Steve Harrington.

Clippers beat Grizzlies at own game

The team known as "Lob City" only had one dunk in a complete 112-91 victory over Memphis in Game 1 of the 1st round of the NBA Playoffs. The Clippers outrebounded the Grizzlies 47-23.

Pacifica holds off Western

Western rallied to tie the game at 4, but Pacifica scored 3 unanswered run to win this Empire League game 7-4. Interviews with Mike Caira, Taylor Franzman, and Nick Howard.

Lakers finally clinch playoff spot with OT win over Rockets

It took 82 games to do it, but the Lakers finally clinched a playoff spot with a 99-95 victory over the Houston Rockets. Pau Gasol had a triple double while Dwight Howard had a double double.

Mater Dei shuts down Edison in Woodbridge Classic final

Andie Formby struck out eight batters on way to a complete game shut out mercy rule victory over Edison 8-0 in six innings. Morganne Flores was the tournament MVP with 13 RBI total.

Lakers react to Kobe injury

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-116, but all eyes were on Kobe Bryant, who suffered a possible torn achilees late in the 4th quarter.

OCVarsity Softball Dugout: Pacifica regains swagger

Carlos Arias and Jonathan Khamis review the Michelle Carew Classic as well as preview the Woodbridge Classic.

Also, can Alyssa Palamino break Lauren Chamberlain's home run record?

OCVarsity Baseball Dugout: El Toro rises

Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis travel to Laguna Hills high school and catch up with the Hawks.

Also, is El Toro the class of the Coast View Conference?

El Toro's Kayoda controls Capistrano Valley

El Toro beat Capistrano Valley 4-1 on the arm of Ryan Kayoda who pitched a complete game while piling up 7 K's. Also Gavin Collins had a HR and 2 RBI.

Resurgent Pacifica wins Michelle Carew Classic

Pacifica shut out Yorba Linda 4-0 on way to winning the 26th Michelle Carew Classic. Kaylee Carlson pitched a complete game only giving up three hits.

Mater Dei wins inaugural SoCal Boras Classic

Mater Dei starting pitcher Jacob Erickson went the distance shutting out Oaks Christian 6-0 in the championship game of the Southern California bracket of the Boras Classic.

OCVarsity Softball Dugout: Michelle Carew Classic

Carlos Arias and Jonathan Khamis travel to Peralta Park to preview the Michelle Carew Classic.

OCVarsity Baseball Dugout: Tournaments heat up

Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis breakdown the current baseball tournaments including the finals of the Anaheim Lions tournament, the Hard 9 National Classic, and the Boras Classic.

Lakers retire Shaq's jersey and also pick up a win

Shaquille O'Neal had his jersey retired at halftime of the Lakers 101-81 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.