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Chances of spring sports returning most likely ends with decision to keep schools closed

April 1, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

All schools in California will remain closed through the remainder of the school year...

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Portola pitcher Patrick Connolly signs to play college baseball at Occidental

March 31, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Portola senior Patrick Connolly Jr. made his college decision. (Photo courtesy Portola baseball) Portola...

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PHOTOS: Residents circle Santa Ana neighborhood to make 15th birthday a special one

March 29, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

The Arellano family including parents Raul and Elizabeth and children Daniel and Katia and...

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REMEMBER WHEN… Angels’ David Fletcher had his number retired at Cypress High?

March 29, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

The Angels’ David Fletcher poses with Cypress High and Angel fans Charlotte McPherson, left,...

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Remembering Mark Heller, a friend to so many; our readers share stories

March 27, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Mark Heller posed for a picture after he did the play-by-play at a softball...

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Coach Kevin McCaffrey gets some help from his wife to maintain CdM baseball field

March 26, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Brooke McCaffrey mows the lawn at the CdM baseball field Wednesday. (Photo courtesy CdM...

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Long-time OC sports announcer Mark Heller, 57, dies after battle with leukemia

March 26, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Mark Heller with his wife of 28 years Mary after a softball tournament game...

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University baseball coach starts up coaches challenge to help players in uncertain time

March 26, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

University baseball coach Steve Hindman meets with his players after a game earlier this...

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Plans for expanded Ryan Lemmon Showcase begin but what’s likelihood of it happening?

March 25, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Cypress High’s CIF champions were represented by (from left) Michael Marsh, Braden Murphy and...

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Ryan Lemmon Showcase could be expanded to include every senior if officials deem it safe

March 24, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Trinity League players from Santa Margarita and JSerra were among those who took part...