Tom Connolly

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OC Sports Zone editor and school leaders receive CIF Champions for Character awards

September 24, 2019 Tom Connolly

CIF officials handed out Champions for Characters Awards Monday. Pictured from left, Jim McCormack,...

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PHOTOS: Dana Hills finishes strong to defeat upset-minded Irvine 30-15; 5-0 for first time

September 20, 2019 Tom Connolly

Dana Hills quarterback Zackary Saavedra tries to scramble away from Irvine’s Lucas Graham Friday...

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PHOTOS: QB Daylen Pedroza throws career high five TDs and Orange tops Westminster 76-7

September 19, 2019 Tom Connolly

Bryan Fausto of Orange returns a fumble for a touchdown to start the second...

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PHOTOS: Foothill’s defense steps it up a notch in 42-14 victory over crosstown rival Beckman

September 6, 2019 Tom Connolly

Foothill’s Roman Pistone picks up a gain in Friday’s game against Beckman. (Photo Fernando...

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PHOTOS: Running back Isaac Hurtado scores four TDs as Cypress tops Santa Ana 48-7

August 30, 2019 Tom Connolly

Isaac Hurtado gains yards Friday night against Santa Ana. (Photos Fernando M. Donado, For...

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PHOTOS: Northwood clicks on all cylinders and rolls past SVC 54-0 in Coach Nobles’ debut

August 23, 2019 Tom Connolly

Travis Arena had a career high nine catches for Northwood and got the game...

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Former Pacifica standout Joey Ortiz excited about his chances in Major League draft

June 1, 2019 Tom Connolly

Joey Ortiz has dreams of playing in the Major Leagues. (Photo courtesy Chris Hook,...

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Cypress completes the task and captures third CIF title with 2-0 win over Harvard Westlake

May 18, 2019 Tom Connolly

Cypress High’s baseball team celebrates after winning the CIF Division 1 title Saturday night...

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Santa Margarita outlasts Norco 1-0 in 12 innings and brings home second CIF championship

May 18, 2019 Tom Connolly

Santa Margarita’s baseball team celebrates after winning the CIF Division 2 title (Photos: Fernando...

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• Baseball

Wait is over for Sonora baseball team; Raiders headed to CIF Divison 4 finals

May 14, 2019 Tom Connolly

Sonora’s baseball players meet after Friday’s quarterfinal round victory over Irvine (Photo: Tim Burt,...