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Trabuco Hills girls and JSerra boys win Orange County cross country sweepstakes titles, Tesoro’s Griffin Kushen and Irvine’s Summer Wilson triumph
SILVERADO, Calif. – Holly Barker already had the course record and three individual sweepstakes victories at the Orange County Championships, but the fourth title was perhaps the most significant of all to the Trabuco Hills High senior. Tesoro had already showcased girls sweepstakes champions in Emily Scharmann and Amanda Gehrich, but nearly a decade... Read more
OXB Necklace Review: Sweatproof Jewelry To Wear From School To The Gym
As female athletes, we aren’t afraid to get sweaty in the gym or at practice. This often means removing jewelry for sports to avoid breaking nice pieces or to prevent our favorite stylish options from turning green from sweat and showers. But athletes no longer have to sacrifice their... Read more
Girls Volleyball Section Rankings
The high school girls volleyball season has concluded regular-season competition in several sections across the state, with others wrapping up next week. Several teams are already preparing for postseason opportunities in the days ahead. Here is a look at the top girls volleyball programs in each of the 10... Read more
JSerra cross country seeks Orange County sweepstakes double feature, Trabuco Hills’ Holly Barker aims for fourth straight title
JSerra High of California will arrive Saturday at the 57th Orange County Cross Country Championships in possession of one sweepstakes trophy. The Lions are attempting to leave Oak Canyon Park in Silverado with additional hardware and a couple of remarkable achievements, not only for the program, but in meet... Read more
Newport Harbor boys water polo pursues first title at North vs. South Challenge
For all of the impressive achievements in the history of the Newport Harbor High boys water polo program, including 14 CIF-Southern Section championships and a pair of Southern California regional crowns, as well as victories at the South Coast, Elite 8 and Memorial Cup tournaments, there is one title... Read more
Girls Cross Country Section Rankings
The high school cross country season has reached the midway point all across the state, with several teams having already raced in several quality invitationals, with more meaningful meets and significant showdowns scheduled in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top girls cross country... Read more
Boys Cross Country Section Rankings
The high school cross country season has reached the midway point all across the state, with several teams having already raced in multiple elite invitationals, with more significant competitions and impactful matchups scheduled in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top boys cross country... Read more
Cross Country Spikes to Get This Fall: Top Picks for the Season
Runners seeing success with their cross country season might be ready to kick their training into high gear. And that means investing in quality spikes made specifically for cross country running. Cross country spikes are designed to help runners gain traction on rough terrain, improve grip on various surfaces,... Read more
Brentwood’s Amelia Sarkisian, Viewpoint’s Olly O’Connor enjoy big days at ASICS Clovis Invitational
FRESNO, Calif. – The depth of elite athletes in California Division 5 has the potential to be the most significant in state history and several small school competitors took advantage of their opportunities to compete in the spotlight Friday at the 45th ASICS Clovis Invitational. A new challenger for... Read more
With Star Injured, Marin Catholic Leans on Depth
Marin Catholic entered Thursday night’s league opener against San Marin without star tight end and San Jose State commit Braiden Bachich-Dixon, who was nursing an arm injury. To compensate, Caedon Afsharipour completed passes to seven different receivers and Jarred Geissberger ran for two touchdowns and threw for a third... Read more
Deep girls field highlights 45th ASICS Clovis Invitational, Jesuit boys face Crater High from Oregon
The 45th ASICS Clovis Invitational is already making history by being showcased over two days, with 30 races scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Woodward Park in Fresno, Calif. But the event also has the potential to be memorable for several additional reasons, especially in the Bill Buettner Girls... Read more
Volleyball Shoe Guide: Versatile Gear or Sport-Specific Essential
When it comes to sports gear, footwear is one of the most important factors for both performance and safety. If you’re an athlete who enjoys a variety of sports, you might wonder: Can you wear volleyball shoes for different sports? Volleyball shoes are specially designed for the unique demands... Read more