Recruiting news and signings

Signing Day in pictures, part 1

By DAN ALBANO

Slideshow: Signing Day on Wednesday saw Orange County athletes make official their college choices. Click through the slide show to see the athletes at Signing Day events, in their homes and wearing their college gear as they look forward to their at... Full story

Signing Day in pictures, part 2

By DAN ALBANO

Slideshow: Signing Day was so big in Orange County on Wednesday that we had to create a second group of pictures. Take a look through this slideshow (as well as part 1) to find pictures of athletes who made their college decisions official.... Full story

Mission Viejo produces record class for signing day

By DAN ALBANO

Mission Viejo football coach Bob Johnson collects a picture each year of his seniors headed to the college game. On Wednesday, the photographer might need to adjust the zoom to fit all of the recruits in the frame. The veteran coach is set to b... Full story

Recruits train toward Signing Day, beyond

By DAN ALBANO

For some of Orange County's top football recruits, their work doesn't stop with the acceptance of a college scholarship. They're looking to prepare themselves to succeed at the college level. That's where Chad Smith and Juggernaut Training Systems ... Full story

Recruits keep striving at Laguna Hills gym (photos)

By DAN ALBANO

Max Tuerk, Kyle Kelley, Blake Rodgers and Colby Cyburt are four of Orange County’s highest-ranked football recruits. All four seniors are expected to sign letter of intents with Pac-12 schools on Feb. 1. And if things go according to trainer C... Full story

Esperanza's Hulick lands at UCLA

By DAN ALBANO

Carl Hulick’s recruiting story returned to its roots when he committed to UCLA earlier this month. The Esperanza senior jump-started his recruitment in the summer by earning offensive line MVP honors at a B2G camp on UCLA’s practice ... Full story

Buena Park on the recruiters' maps

By DAN ALBANO

BUENA PARK – Anthony White hasn't been talking long before his cell phone rings. Another college coach is about to connect with the Buena Park football coach in the midst of a busy recruiting season. "You know Buena Park, we're always there to... Full story

Top 20 O.C. football recruits for 2013

By ADAM MAYA

Slide show: Now that Signing Day is over for 2012, it's time to look ahead to 2013. As talented as Orange County's class was this year, the Class of 2013 figures to be even better. A handful of players already have offers, with several more drawing i... Full story

Ortiz hopes to boost stock in new all-star game

By DAN ALBANO

Mater Dei linebacker Ricky Ortiz is proud of his humble childhood. He was raised by a single father in Corona, and money was tight at times. But Ortiz didn’t struggle when it came to school. His father, Richard, stressed education and Ortiz r... Full story

Updated O.C. Signing Day in pictures

Slide show: Take a look at Orange County athletes who made their college decisions official in several sports.

By STEVE FRYER

Slide show: Take a look at Orange County athletes who made their college decisions official in several sports.  ... Full story

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