Thursday, March 27, 2014

Huntington Beach holds off Fountain Valley




The Oilers defeated the Barons 2-1 in an early Sunset League matchup.

This game featured a "hidden ball trick" and a 2 RBI triple by Jarrett Anton.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

OCVarsity Boys Hoops: Mater Dei awaits state championship




Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis travel to Mater Dei to preview the Monarchs' CIF state championship game against Bishop O'Dowd.

Interviews with Isaiah Juarez and M.J. Cage.

Mater Dei rallies past Westchester for SoCal title




The Monarchs defeated Westchester of L.A. 59-54 in the Open Division of the CIF SoCal Regional final.

Mater Dei will play for the state championship for the fourth consecutive season.

Friday, March 21, 2014

OCVarsity Boys Hoops: SoCal finals preview




Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis recap the epic semifinals game between Etiwanda and Mater Dei.

Also, a preview of Santa Margarita vs. Chaminade and Mater Dei vs. Westchester.

OCVarsity Girls Hoops: SoCal finals preview & semifinals review




Mark Cooper and Jonathan Khamis recap the CIF state semifinals and preview Santa Margarita's SoCal regional final game against Santa Barbara.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

OCVarsity Boys Hoops: SoCal finals preview




Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis recap the epic semifinals game between Etiwanda and Mater Dei.

Also, a preview of Santa Margarita vs. Chaminade and Mater Dei vs. Westchester.

OCVarsity Girls Hoops: SoCal finals preview & semifinals review




Mark Cooper and Jonathan Khamis recap the CIF state semifinals and preview Santa Margarita's SoCal regional final game against Santa Barbara.

Mater Dei outlasts Etiwanda in "all-time great" 2 OT game




It took Mater Dei two overtimes, but they finally overcame Etiwanda 67-64 in the semifinals of the CIF Open Division SoCal regionals.

Stanley Johnson had a game-high 38 pts while Jordan McLaughlin had 21 pts.

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Santa Margarita boys and girls advance to semifinals




Both Santa Margarita boys and girls basketball teams advanced to the semifinals with wins over Garfield and St. Francis respectively.

Zaire Williams and Devonte Klines led the Eagles.

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Mater Dei beats St. Augustine in first round




Mater Dei defeated St Augustine 65-38 in the first round of the CIF State Open Division playoffs.

Stanley Johnson led all scorers with 18 points.

Interviews with Johnson, Rex Pflueger, and Gary McKnight.

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Mission Viejo delivers strong response in win over El Camino




The Diablos defeated El Camino 79-72 in the first round of the Division I CIF state playoffs.

Chandler Hutchison scored a game-high 23 points.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

OCVarsity Girls Hoops: CIF State preview




Mark Cooper and Jonathan Khamis travel to Orangewood Academy to preview the CIF State playoffs.

Can Mater Dei bounce back?

Will Santa Margarita win State and CIF?

Interviews at Orangewood Academy.

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

OCVarsity Boys Hoops: CIF State preview




Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis breakdown the CIF state playoffs.

Can Mater Dei run the table?

Will Villa Park and Tustin have their revenge?

How far can JSerra, Santa Margarita, and Canyon go?

Monday, March 10, 2014

Santa Margarita holds off Brea Olinda to win CIF title




The Eagles achieve redemption in a 53-46 victory over Brea Olinda.

Santa Margarita used a 7-0 run to close the game and win their 6th CIF title at Honda Center.

Mater Dei wins CIF title on foul line




In a game in which both teams shot under 32% Mater Dei made 19 of 25 free throws on way to a 48-44 CIF Open Division title over Chino Hills.

Interviews with coach McKnight, Stanley Johnson, and others.

JSerra shares its way to first CIF title




JSerra defeated Oaks Christian 83-62 to win their first CIF boys basketball championship.

Interviews with players and head coach.

OCVarsity Girls Hoops: Semifinals and finals preview




Mark Cooper and Jonathan Khamis travel to JSerra to preview the Lions' CIF title game.

Can Mater Dei's road to redemption continue?

Also, can Huntington Beach, El Dorado,  and Brea Olinda advance?

OCVarsity Boys Hoops: Semifinals and finals preview




Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis travel to JSerra to preview the Lions' CIF title game.

Also, will the Century League continue to rule?

Who has the upper hand in the Brea Olinda vs. Santa Margarita game?

Saturday, March 1, 2014

Chandler Hutchison throws down dunk of the year




Mission Viejo's Chandler Hutchison dunks on Trabuco Hills in a 49-37 victory in the division I-AA quarterfinals.

Hutchison finished with 21 pts.

Courtesy of Eric Winter, MVTV Sportzone.

Brea advances to title game, defeating Servite




The Wildcats advance to their first CIF championship game since 2000 with a 51-46 victory over Servite.

Chandler Ramos led Brea Olinda with 16 points in a wild game.