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Mater Dei captures 14th CIF title with hard-fought win over league rival St. John Bosco

November 30, 2024 Tom Connolly

Mater Dei players, coaches and supporters celebrate after Friday’s CIF final. (PHOTO: Tom Connolly,...

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PHOTOS: Foothill suffers tough semifinal loss to Palos Verdes in Coach Doug Case’s final game

November 23, 2024 Tom Connolly

Foothill running back Nathan Gouvion takes off for a gain as Palos Verdes defensive...

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PHOTOS: Fourth quarter surge lifts Salesian past Irvine in CIF Division 8 quarterfinal playoff

November 16, 2024 Tom Connolly

Irvine quarterback Khoa Bui attempts to evade the pressure from Salesian linebacker Emmanuel Amaya...

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Troy scores three late touchdowns stunning San Clemente in CIF Division 3 final

November 9, 2024 Tom Connolly

Troy players celebrate the comeback win Saturday morning. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports...

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PHOTOS: Big second half rally lifts Segerstrom past Paramount in Division 8 playoff opener

November 9, 2024 Tom Connolly

Segerstrom’s Ayden Morales heads for the end zone and scores against Paramount Friday night....

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Fullerton advances to CIF Division 4 finals with double overtime victory over JW North

November 2, 2024 Tom Connolly

Fullerton players and coaches after Saturday night’s victory. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports...

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PHOTOS: Marina captures overtime win over Beckman and earns share of league title

November 2, 2024 Tom Connolly

Marina players and coaches pose for a team photo after defeating Beckman 27-24 in...

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PHOTOS: Saddleback captures hard-fought win over Century to earn Zeta League title

October 26, 2024 Tom Connolly

Saddleback quarterback Andre Scott drops back to pass as Century’s outside linebacker Angel García...

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Troy clinches share of Iota League crown with decisive victory over Irvine

October 25, 2024 Tom Connolly

Troy’s 32 seniors celebrate with coaches during senior night Thursday. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For...

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PHOTOS: La Habra wins Epsilon League showdown over Crean Lutheran with late safety

October 19, 2024 Tom Connolly

La Habra‘s DJ Mitchell scrambles for yards as Crean Lutheran’s Tyler Parker defends. (Photos...