DEREK MITCHELL

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• Around OC

Clippers connect with Cypress; Kaprielian’s MLB debut and Gillespie’s legacy

August 17, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Clipper Darrell (middle) joins the Cypress basketball players after a game in January 2019....

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CIF’s new plan forces high school basketball coaches to reschedule some tourneys and scrap others

July 28, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Players warm up before the Rumble for Rosecrans Tournament in 2018. (File photo Tim...

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PHOTOS: Jared Brown from Cypress emerges as impact player in first year at Westmont

June 19, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Jared Brown drives to the basket for Westmont College. (Photos courtesy Westmont College sports...

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• Boys Basketball

Cypress High basketball star Elijah Vaielua adds another honor to cap stellar career

June 8, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Cypress High’s Elijah Vaielua is introduced during a game this past season. (File photo:...

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• Boys Basketball

CRISIS CHANGED OUR LIVES: Cypress coach Derek Mitchell looks at what’s important

May 12, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Cypress boys basketball coach Derek Mitchell (left) with his team after it won the...

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It’s the final week of league: some of Tuesday’s big OC high school boys basketball games

February 4, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Cypress High’s basketball team celebrated a share of the league title Friday night. (Photo...

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Orange County athletes, coaches and fans lifted our spirits, inspired us in a tragic week

February 2, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Cypress players including No. 3 Christian Chai and No. 35 Elijah Vaielua take the...

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PHOTOS: During a tragic week, many in Orange County showed support and kindness

January 31, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Tustin girls basketball coach Claire Gocke had a quote from the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant...

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• Boys Basketball

League-leading Cypress defeats Valencia 66-45 on Military Appreciation Night

January 21, 2020 OC Sports Zone

Cypress players gather for a team picture in uniforms worn on Military Appreciation Night....

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Cypress’ trip to Staples Center includes a visit with Clippers assistant Natalie Nakase

January 20, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Natalie Nakase with (from left) frosh-soph Coach Curtis Takimoto,...