The 2011-12 seson is officially in the books and it wasn't all about the seniors. Several of the best boys basketball players in Orange County were juniors, sophomores, even freshmen.
While roles are... Full story
NEWPORT BEACH - The threats that prompted Newport Harbor High School's basketball coach to resign and the school to suspend the program have sparked concerns about athletes and their parents losing sight of the sport and taking competitiveness to the... Full story
The Calvary Chapel baseball team managed just four hits through the first six innings of Tuesday's Orange Coast League game against Estancia.
In the seventh, Calvary Chapel matched that output and scored three runs, helping the Eagles to a 5-2 road ... Full story
Slideshow: OCVarsity.com and the Register have selected the 2011-12 All-County boys basketball team as well as the player and coach of the year.
Click through the slideshow to find the selections for those honors plus the second- and third-team choi... Full story
He was the "X" factor on the Mater Dei boys basketball team.
Let's have Monarchs coach Gary McKnight explain the value of Xavier Johnson ...
"He was our most consistent player," McKnight said. "He really came to play every game, and busted his tail... Full story
Troy Roelen coaches two teams every basketball season.
There is the Mission Viejo boys basketball team he coaches in the first couple of weeks of the season. Then there is the one he coaches when the Mission Viejo football season is over and the foo... Full story
SACRAMENTO - Katin Reinhardt already was having a good night.
When his Mater Dei teammate Xavier Johnson fouled out in the third quarter, Reinhardt knew he needed to have a great one.
Reinhardt scored 30 points to lead Mater Dei to a 66-48 victory ... Full story
Slideshow: Here's guessing Mater Dei's Xavier Johnson will have a big game in the Division 1 state championship Saturday against Sheldon of Sacramento. Don't be surprised if he goes for 20 points and 10 rebounds, which are merely his postseason avera... Full story
Slideshow: Mater Dei's boys program has won eight state titles in the past 29 years - and goes for No. 9 this Saturday. Check out the photos for a look at past state championships.
BY MARK WHICKER
If you play for Mater Dei as a freshman and stay there four years, chances are you will win a Caifornia state championship.
The Monarchs have won eight in the previous 29 seasons and go for No. 9 against Sheldon of Sacramento.
Last year the Monarch... Full story
Slideshow: Four Orange County basketball teams are in action Saturday playing for berths in the CIF State championship games. Click through the slideshow to find game action and fans in the stands. We'll be updating the slideshow all day and night wi... Full story