DEREK MITCHELL

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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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• Around OC

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,...

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• Boys Basketball

Cypress captures 46-45 non-league victory over South Torrance at Staples Center

January 16, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Cypress players and coaches gather for a team picture before their game at Staples...

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Cypress caps a big week with 58-53 win over Cerritos and gets ready for another busy one

January 12, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Cypress players get ready to defend in a recent game. (Photo Tim Burt, OC...

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PHOTOS: Defending champ Cypress steps it up in second quarter and tops Tustin 49-34

January 7, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Elijah Vaielua (left) and Christian Chai were among the standouts for Cypress Tuesday night....