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PHOTOS: Edison celebrates first CIF state title with thrilling win over Central in final seconds

December 15, 2024 Tom Connolly

The Edison Chargers led by Matt Lopez and Coach Jeff Grady pose with the CIF...

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PHOTOS: Edison earns first trip to CIF state final with hard-fought win over Granite Hills

December 8, 2024 Tom Connolly

Edison players led by Julius Gillick and Matt Lopez (center) carry the CIF regional championship...

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PHOTOS: Portola rallies for thrilling overtime win over King/Drew in CIF Regional Bowl Game

December 7, 2024 Tom Connolly

Portola players and coaches celebrate after winning the regional bowl game Friday night. (PHOTOS:...

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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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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: 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...