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• Baseball

Rob Wigod leads CIF Southern Section toward the future in final year as commissioner

August 17, 2022 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Commissioner Rod Wigod will retire at the end of the next school year. (Photo:...

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• Around OC

FALL FOOTBALL 2021: Notes from around the county, including some players to look out for

August 18, 2021 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Segerstrom Coach Joseph Tagaloa talks with his players after a scrimmage this month. (Photo...

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• Cross Country

After stay at home order lifted, Crean Lutheran and Mater Dei cross country teams ready to run

January 25, 2021 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

High school cross country season has been given the go-ahead to start up in...

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• Around OC

Tentative high school sports plan remains, but coronavirus surge causes uncertainty

January 7, 2021 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

CIF officials, coaches, athletes and fans had been hoping to get an update from...

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• Football

A look at CIF’s proposed seasons for high school sports, tiers and challenges ahead

December 22, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

A look at Irvine Stadium at Irvine High, home for football, soccer, lacrosse and...

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• Around OC

CIF Commissioner: January start for some sports possible but big challenges ahead

December 17, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

CIF Southern Section Commissioner Rob Wigod is continuing to plan for the return of...

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• Around OC

Adjustment allows high school seniors to compete in all-star games before end of seasons

October 15, 2020 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

The CIF Southern Section is implementing a plan adopted Thursday by the CIF State...

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• Baseball

Two CIF Division 4 baseball match-ups highlight quarterfinals if weather holds up

May 10, 2019 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Matt Blackney, who plays shortstop and pitches, has been one of Loara’s leaders this...