Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Huntington Beach advances past Westminster




Paola Roa led the Oilers in scoring with 18 points in a 51-35 victory over Westminster in the second-round of the CIF Division I-A playoffs.

Interviews with Roa and head coach Russell McClurg.

Long Beach Poly ends Orange Lutheran's season




The Jackrabbits used a stifling defense to defeat Orange Lutheran in the second-round of the playoffs, 49-37.

Interview with OLu head coach Chris Nordstrom.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

OCVarsity Girls Hoops: Second-round preview




Mark Cooper and Jonathan Khamis travel to Foothill and look at the Knights' playoff road ahead.

Can San Juan Hills continue to roll?

Previews of Huntington Beach vs. Westminster and Orange Lutheran vs. Beckman.

OCVarsity Boys Hoops: Second-round preview




Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis travel to Foothill and preview the Knights' playoff game.

Also, why did Mater Dei struggle in their first game?

Can "The Asylum" assist Servite to another win?

Friday, February 21, 2014

Servite holds off Western in wild final moments




Servite held off Western in the closing moments to advance to the Division 3-AA quarterfinals 44-42.
The Friars held Western to only two points in the 4th quarter.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

The Eagles Nest and Santa Margarita advance




The Eagles advance to the second round of the Div. 3AA playoffs with a 79-42 victory over San Juan Hills.

Brett Oosdyke scored a game-high 17 points.

Interviews with coach Jeff Reinert and Devonte Klines.

Highlights include a rowdy "Eagles Nest," an epic moustache, and a runaway baby!

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

OCVarsity Girls Hoops: Playoffs begin




Girls basketball beat writer Mark Cooper & host Jonathan Khamis break down the playoffs.

How will Mater Dei and Troy fare in the Open Division?

Is Brea Olinda back?

Also, a look at Foothill, El Dorado & JSerra.

Monday, February 17, 2014

OCVarsity Boys Hoops: Playoff preview spectacular!




Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis breakdown the opening round of the CIF playoffs.

Who made the Open Division?

Can El Toro go all the way in Div I-A?

Interviews with El Toro coach and players.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Alley-oop game-winner! CdM stuns Northwood




Corona del Mar's Blake Flamson threw an alley-oop pass to Kevin Fults with five seconds remaining to give the Sea Kings' the 43-42 victory, earning a share of the Pacific Coast League title.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Canyon wins Century League title in tight game with Foothill




Canyon defeated Foothill 67-58 for the Century League championship.

The Comanches' Nick Anderson hit a wild three-pointer in the final minute.

Monday, February 10, 2014

OCVarsity Hoops: Who makes Open Division?




Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis travel to Los Alamitos.

Can the Griffins go 10-0 in league?

Who will win the Century League title game between Foothill and Canyon?

Which teams make the CIF Open Division?

Saturday, February 8, 2014

Trabuco Hills inches closer to league title with win over Dana Hills




The Mustangs defeated Dana Hills 40-30 and moved into a first place tie with the Dolphins for the Sea View League championship.

Brandon Fagins scored a game-high 15 points.

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Harman and Hutchison put on show in El Toro win over Mission Viejo




The Chargers' Sean Harman dropped 26 points on Mission Viejo in a 68-63 South Coast League victory.

The Diablos' Chandler Hutchison scored 24 points in a losing effort.

Interviews with Todd Dixon and Harman.

Monday, February 3, 2014

OCVarsity Hoops: Epic league matchups




Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis travel to Dana Hills to preview their upcoming Sea View League game against Trabuco Hills.

Also, previews of Edison vs. Los Alamitos and Mission Viejo vs. El Toro.

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Mater Dei beats Whitney Young in Nike Extravaganza




The Monarchs' Stanley Johnson led all scorers with 27 points, while teammate Rex Pflueger added 16 points.

Duke signee Jahill Okafor had 17 points and 14 rebounds in the 69-57 loss.