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University High of Irvine wins third consecutive Southern California Regional boys tennis title, fifth overall with 5-2 victory against Harvard-Westlake

Blog Central Section Features Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks Tennis: High School & Club May 25, 2025 0

CLAREMONT – Harvard-Westlake arrived at the Claremont Club with a great deal of motivation to prevent University High of Irvine from becoming the first boys tennis program to win three consecutive Southern California Regional titles. But the top-seeded Trojans had plenty of options, including the most significant lineup presence... Read more

Harvard-Westlake boys tennis team earns rematch with University High of Irvine, as rivals set to square off for first time in Southern California Regional final

Blog Central Section Features Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks Tennis: High School & Club May 23, 2025 0

CLAREMONT – Harvard-Westlake and University High of Irvine have battled several times during the past 15 years in CIF-Southern Section boys tennis finals, including May 16 in the Open Division championship match at the University of Redlands. But two of the elite programs in California prep history will square... Read more

Huntington Beach boys volleyball team enjoys sweet home finale against Corona del Mar to secure rematch with Mira Costa in Division 1 Southern California Regional final

Blog News NewsTicker Southern Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA May 22, 2025 0

HUNTINGTON BEACH – The members of the Huntington Beach High boys volleyball team made it clear from the moment the final ball dropped May 16 in the CIF-Southern Section Division 1 championship match, the Oilers were determined to earn a rematch with the top-ranked team in the country Mira... Read more

Adidas DUNAMIS SP0090 Review: Performance Meets Style This Summer

Blog More Sports Multi-Sport News NewsTicker Outdoor Product Reviews/Top Ten Lists/Resources/Tips Running May 22, 2025 0

Despite launching last year, the adidas DUNAMIS remains one of our top sunglasses’ picks, for athletes of all sports. Build with stability in mind, while remaining ultra lightweight, the DUNAMIS SP0090 model has a futuristic look that makes it stylish and cool, while features like its rubber nose tips... Read more

Sophomores Jeremiah Potasi and Michael Galvin step up for Mater Dei boys volleyball team in victory in Division 2 regional playoff opener against scrappy St. Augustine

Blog News NewsTicker San Diego Section Southern Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA May 21, 2025 0

SANTA ANA – Mater Dei needed to rely on timely swings Tuesday from both of Jeremiah Potasi’s arms. The Monarchs had to count on the poise and composure from their second setter Michael Galvin. And the reigning CIF-Southern Section Division 2 boys volleyball champion also benefited from the front-row... Read more

Mira Costa, Archbishop Mitty begin quest for inaugural Division 1 boys volleyball state title as top regional seeds

Blog Central Coast Section Central Section Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker North Coast Section Northern Section Oakland Section Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section San Francisco Section Sections Southern Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA May 18, 2025 0

For the first time in California prep history, boys volleyball state champions will be crowned in four divisions May 31 at Fresno City College. Following its first CIF-Southern Section Division 1 title since 2021 with a five-set victory Friday against Huntington Beach at Cerritos College, Mira Costa (33-2) –... Read more

University High of Irvine, Menlo School boys tennis teams receive top regional seeds in CIF USTA State Championships

Blog Central Coast Section Central Section Features Los Angeles City Section News NewsTicker North Coast Section Northern Section Oakland Section Sac-Joaquin Section San Diego Section San Francisco Section Sections Southern Section StaffPicks Tennis: High School & Club May 18, 2025 0

University High of Irvine and Menlo School received the top seeds in their respective boys tennis regionals in the CIF USTA State Championships, looking to produce a rematch from their March 15 semifinal showdown at the All-American Invitational. The section champions first have to survive their respective two-day, eight-team... Read more

St. Augustine sweeps Mission Vista in anticipated rematch to win CIF-San Diego Section Division 1 boys volleyball championship

Blog News NewsTicker San Diego Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA May 18, 2025 0

SAN DIEGO – St. Augustine had waited 70 days to secure a rematch against Mission Vista following a tough three-set loss at the Best of the West Invitational. When it came to deciding the best team in CIF-San Diego Section Division 1, the top-seeded Saints only needed a little... Read more

Everything lines up for Mater Dei boys volleyball team, which knocks off Peninsula to grab CIF-Southern Section Division 2 title

Blog News NewsTicker Southern Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA May 18, 2025 0

SANTA ANA — What a difference a year and one spot in the rankings can make. Perhaps no boys volleyball program in the CIF-Southern Section benefited from that scenario this season more than Mater Dei, and the host Monarchs took full advantage Friday night in the Division 2 final... Read more

Carlsbad withstands inspired Torrey Pines rally to prevail in five-set thriller in CIF-San Diego Section Open Division boys volleyball final

Blog News NewsTicker San Diego Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA May 18, 2025 0

SAN DIEGO – For a veteran group that had maintained every advantage against the rest of the boys volleyball programs in the CIF-San Diego Section this season, top-seed Carlsbad High found itself in an unfamiliar situation Saturday entering the deciding set against No. 3 Torrey Pines in the Open... Read more

Clairemont halts comeback bid by rival La Jolla to capture first CIF-San Diego Section Division 2 boys volleyball crown in program history

Blog News NewsTicker San Diego Section StaffPicks VOLLEYBALL — Served by NCVA May 18, 2025 0

SAN DIEGO – Clairemont continued to showcase two of the most promising underclassmen in the CIF-San Diego Section this season in sophomore middle blocker Sean Sumner and freshman outside hitter Grant Schmidt. But when it came time for the second-seeded Chieftains to turn away yet another comeback attempt from... Read more

Summer Sees Spikes In Sports Injuries: How Athletes Can Avoid Injury

Blog News NewsTicker Outdoor Product Reviews/Top Ten Lists/Resources/Tips StaffPicks May 17, 2025 0

As temperatures rise and outdoor activity ramps up, so does the risk of sports-related injuries over the summer. From sprained ankles on the soccer field to overuse injuries among runners and cyclists, medical professionals report a notable increase in emergency room visits and physical therapy appointments this upcoming season.... Read more