Top photos: A look back at Aug. 2018….CIF football openers and Klay Thompson’s camp

Corona del Mar players Tommy Griffin (No. 3) and John Humphreys celebrate after a big play during the Sea Kings 59-6 victory over El Toro. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone)

In August 2018, OC Sports Zone celebrated the start of another high school football season which included lots of exciting games.

To see the slide show, please click on the first photo:

The Warriors' Klay Thompson held a youth camp for about 300 youngsters in Ladera Ranch.
Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Portola's football team began workouts in preparation for its first varsity season.
Photo Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone

Portola's football team comes out onto the field for its first ever varsity game. Portola defeated Fairmont Prep 39-20 Aug. 17.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Noah Hickman (No. 3) and Dezmond Doxey (No. 23) and Ocean View had a great season opener against Los Amigos, winning 41-7 on Aug. 23.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Pharoah Jones of Marina goes for a gain against Laguna Hills on Aug. 30. Marina won 34-25.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Fountain Valley quarterback Josh Stupin looks for an open receiver against Woodbridge. The Barons won 35-21 at University.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado

Laguna Hills football team takes the field for a game against Marina.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Northwood's football coach Pete Mitchell celebrates with his players after a 21-8 win over Saddleback Valley Christian on Aug. 17.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Scott Meyer of University (left) and Erik Terry of Irvine joked before a passing league game. It turned out both would leave their positions after the season.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Jacob Nash of Woodbridge carries the ball for the Warriors against Fountain Valley on Aug. 31. Fountain Valley won 35-20.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

It was the beginning of a big season for Laguna Hills sophomore Mitch Leigber.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Girard Bell of Tustin eludes a Foothill defender for a gain last year. Tustin beat Foothill 23-7.
Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone

Portola’s football team, coached by Peter Abe, had its first varsity game and won over Fairmont Prep 39-20.

Also, Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors held a youth basketball camp at the Ladera Sports Center.