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Week 10 marked end of an era for OC leagues as teams battled for CIF playoff berths

October 30, 2023 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Fred Kelly Stadium at El Modena High School. Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC...

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PHOTOS: Irvine captures outright league title with decisive victory over University

October 28, 2023 OC Sports Zone

Irvine’s Deacon Moss has a big punt return Friday night against University. (Photos courtesy...

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PHOTOS: Irvine earns Fence Post and share of league title with comeback win over Beckman

October 20, 2023 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Irvine players (from left) Sina Saferzadeh, Deacon Moss, Brandon “Figgy” Figueroa and Joseph Lynch...

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Irvine pulls off late trick play for dramatic come-from-behind victory over Troy

September 2, 2023 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Brandon “Figgy” Figueroa led Irvine to a victory Friday night. (Photo: Tim Burt, OC...

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PHOTOS: Big punt return, strong defense help Irvine rally past Portola in season opener

August 19, 2023 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Irvine’s Brandon Figueroa scores one of his three touchdowns Friday night. (Photos courtesy Jim...

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Irvine football team counting on solid leadership and returning players to lead the way

August 10, 2023 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Irvine takes the field for a game last season at Irvine Stadium. (Photos: Fernando...

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FOOTBALL UPDATE: Countdown to the start of OC high school season under way

July 16, 2023 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Fred Kelly Stadium on the campus of El Modena will once again be the...

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Drastic OC football re-leaguing plan for 2024 gets mixed reactions from coaches

July 11, 2023 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone Eight Orange County high school football...

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Memorial service planned for Charles E. Lee, popular Irvine football assistant and youth track coach

June 26, 2023 Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Charles E. Lee was a popular assistant football coach and youth track coach. (Photo...

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WRAP-UP: A memorable night for high school seniors in OC all-star football game

February 5, 2023 OC Sports Zone

Santa Ana High School defensive end Michael Hughes contributed on defense for the North....