Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Santa Margarita still on top Santa Margarita is still No. 1, while Mater Dei and Los Alamitos move up in the Orange County boys basketball rankings.
Aliso Niguel girls soccer beats Oaks Christian for Best in the West title By Dan Albano December 21, 2025 at 11:31 a.m. Kailiey King and Claire Hirakawa each scored goals and Addison Rudel posts the shutout for...
Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Santa Margarita remains at No. 1 By Steve Fryer December 15, 2025 at 2:34 p.m. Santa Margarita continues in the No. 1 spot in the Orange County boys basketball rankings....
Michael Calahan resigns as Aliso Niguel football coach By Steve Fryer December 12, 2025 at 4:26 p.m. Calahan was the football coach at Aliso Niguel for six seasons.
Lucky Strike brings comfort food and lanes to Aliso Viejo By Brock Keeling December 9, 2025 at 8:51 a.m. A new spot in South County for comfort food galore and a few rounds of...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Dec. 2 By Steve Fryer December 2, 2025 at 6:28 p.m. Steve Fryer shares how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.
Orange County boys basketball Top 25: Undefeated Santa Margarita is No. 1 By Steve Fryer December 2, 2025 at 8:49 p.m. The Trinity League's Santa Margarita and JSerra are 1-2 in this week's Orange County boys...
Orange County football Top 25: Santa Margarita is No. 1 in the final rankings By Steve Fryer December 1, 2025 at 1:24 p.m. CIF-SS Division 1 champion Santa Margarita finishes No. 1 in the final Orange County football...
12 ice skating winter wonderlands and rinks to visit in Southern California By Charlie Vargas December 18, 2025 at 7:54 p.m. Ice skating rinks throughout the region will feature themed nights, holiday shows and décor, free...
Orange County football Top 25: Santa Margarita at No. 1 going into CIF-SS finals By Steve Fryer November 24, 2025 at 1:34 p.m. Santa Margarita retains the No. 1 spot in the Orange County football poll after making...
Status Update: Goodwill opens at Towne Centre in Foothill Ranch By Samantha Gowen December 1, 2025 at 11:34 a.m. Also in the news: A new pet store is open for business and baths in...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Nov. 18 By Steve Fryer November 18, 2025 at 3:31 p.m. Steve Fryer shares how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.
Orange County football Top 25: Santa Margarita alone at No. 1 going into semifinals By Steve Fryer November 17, 2025 at 4:13 p.m. Santa Margarita is No. 1 by itself in this week's Orange County football poll. Mater...
OC-based program expands statewide, matching the disabled – ‘an unpacked talent pool’ – with jobs By Pat Maio November 17, 2025 at 7:02 p.m. Ready, Willing and ABLE is now partnering with the California Department of Rehabilitation to expand...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Nov. 11 By Steve Fryer November 11, 2025 at 1:46 p.m. Fryer shares how he voted this week in the Orange County football poll.
Orange County football Top 25: Mission Viejo, Santa Margarita share No. 1 By Steve Fryer November 10, 2025 at 1:46 p.m. Santa Margarita moves into a tie with Mission Viejo for the No. 1 spot in...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Nov. 4 By Steve Fryer November 4, 2025 at 5:19 p.m. Fryer reveals how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.
Orange County football Top 25: Mission Viejo at No. 1 as regular season ends By Steve Fryer November 4, 2025 at 3:28 p.m. Mission Valley is the No. 1 team in the Orange County football rankings going into...
Fryer: What we’re likely to see in the CIF-SS football playoff pairings By Steve Fryer October 31, 2025 at 11:36 a.m. The brackets, which will be released Sunday morning, will probably have some surprises -- or...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 40 rankings, Oct. 28 By Steve Fryer October 28, 2025 at 3:07 p.m. Steve Fryer reveals his Orange County Top 25 football poll vote, and how he ranks...
Orange County football Top 25: San Clemente’s win shakes up rankings By Steve Fryer October 27, 2025 at 4:21 p.m. San Clemente's win over Los Alamitos shakes up the Orange County football poll to begin...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 35 rankings, Oct. 22 By Steve Fryer October 22, 2025 at 2:52 p.m. How Fryer voted this week in the Orange County Top 25, plus his teams for...
Fryer on Football: Previews and predictions for Week 9’s top games By Steve Fryer October 24, 2025 at 11:08 a.m. Steve Fryer previews the top Orange County high school football games this week, including a...
Orange County football Top 25: Mission Viejo stays at No. 1 in Week 9 By Steve Fryer October 20, 2025 at 3:02 p.m. Mission Viejo is No. 1 in the Orange County football poll for the second week...
Five Orange County teams in Division 1 for CIF-SS girls volleyball playoffs By Steve Fryer October 18, 2025 at 3:26 p.m. Five Orange County teams are among the 12 teams selected for Division 1 in the...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 35 rankings, Oct. 14 By Steve Fryer October 14, 2025 at 2:47 p.m. Fryer reveals how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.
Orange County football Top 25: Mission Viejo back at No. 1 By Steve Fryer October 13, 2025 at 11:33 a.m. Santa Margarita's win over Mater Dei shakes up the top of the Orange County rankings.
Football roundup: Servite, Dana Hills, Villa Park, Brea Olinda win in Week 7 By Michael Huntley October 11, 2025 at 12:11 p.m. OCVarsity's roundup is packed with highlights, stats and stars from the games Friday.
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 35 rankings, Oct. 7 By Steve Fryer October 8, 2025 at 8:49 a.m. Steve Fryer shows how he voted this week in the Orange County football poll.
Orange County football Top 25: Corona del Mar rises to No. 10 in Week 7 By Steve Fryer October 7, 2025 at 9:46 a.m. Corona del Mar moves into the Top 10 of the Orange County football rankings after...
Fryer on Football: Previews and predictions for Week 6’s top games By Steve Fryer October 3, 2025 at 10:48 a.m. Steve Fryer previews the top Orange County high school football games this week, including Santa...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 35 rankings, Oct. 1 By Steve Fryer October 1, 2025 at 8:41 a.m. Steve Fryer reveals how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.
Santa Margarita’s Dash Fifita inspired by brother and ‘best friend’ Noah By Dan Albano September 30, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Football notes: The All-County linebacker aims to play with Noah next season at the University...
Orange County football Top 25: Mater Dei, Mission Viejo in top two spots By Steve Fryer September 29, 2025 at 11:26 a.m. Mater Dei stays at No. 1 in the Orange County football rankings, just ahead of...
Steve Fryer’s Orange County football Top 35 rankings, Sept. 24 By Steve Fryer September 24, 2025 at 3:57 p.m. Steve Fryer reveals how he voted this week in the Orange County football rankings.
Orange County football Top 25: Mater Dei retakes No. 1 spot in Week 5 poll By Steve Fryer September 22, 2025 at 1:05 p.m. Mater Dei returns to No. 1 in the Orange County football poll after a big...
Football roundup: No. 1 Mission Viejo loses; Trabuco Hills tops Brea Olinda By Steve Fryer September 20, 2025 at 1:12 p.m. OCVarsity's roundup is packed with highlights, stats and stars from the Week 4 games on...
Orange County football Top 25: Mater Dei falls, Mission Viejo rises to No. 1 By Steve Fryer September 15, 2025 at 12:04 p.m. Mission Viejo replaces Mater Dei as the No. 1 team in the Orange County football...
Fryer: A look at the early surprises, standouts in Orange County football By Steve Fryer September 12, 2025 at 11:51 a.m. Steve Fryer takes a look at the early-season trends in Orange County high school football.
Fryer on Football: Previews and predictions for Week 3’s top games By Steve Fryer September 10, 2025 at 4:24 p.m. Steve Fryer previews the top Orange County high school football games this week, including Mater...
Orange County football Top 25: Los Alamitos moves up after win over Serra By Steve Fryer September 8, 2025 at 6:31 p.m. Los Alamitos moves up in the Orange County football Top 25 after a big victory...
Fryer: National No. 1 Mater Dei left without a football game this week By Steve Fryer August 28, 2025 at 2:18 p.m. Bishop Montgomery's football aspirations come crashing down, and Mater Dei feels the impact.
Postponement of Aliso Niguel football game related to ‘personnel matter’ By Dan Albano August 28, 2025 at 8:47 a.m. A Capistrano Unified spokesperson states additional details aren't available as Aliso Niguel reschedules to play...
Aliso Niguel football player aims to return after undergoing heart surgery By Dan Albano August 26, 2025 at 1:43 p.m. Football notes: Offensive lineman Maximus Romvari underwent heart surgery Monday after being diagnosed with a...
Orange County football Top 25: Mater Dei at No. 1, Orange Lutheran rises By Steve Fryer August 27, 2025 at 11:27 a.m. Mater Dei opened season with a win in Florida to bolster its standing as the...
Boys water polo: Newport Harbor starts season No. 1 in O.C. rankings By Dan Albano August 21, 2025 at 8:51 a.m. Boys water polo preview: Newport Harbor and JSerra start the season ranked No. 1 and...
OCVarsity’s complete Orange County football preview 2025 By OCVarsity sports staff August 16, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Previews for every team in Orange County, plus rankings of the top players at each...
OC high school basketball coach arrested on suspicion of sexual relationship with minor By Sydney Barragan August 14, 2025 at 3:44 p.m. The suspect allegedly engaged in sexual acts with a girl while working at Dana Hills...
Girls flag football: Orange Lutheran starts season No. 1 in O.C. rankings By Dan Albano August 11, 2025 at 3:54 p.m. Orange Lutheran, the reigning CIF-SS Division 1 champion, tops the first Orange County rankings for...
Orange County football preview 2025: Foxtrot League By Dan Albano August 11, 2025 at 2:47 p.m. Dan Albano looks at the strengths and key players for each of the six teams...
New rules could have major impact on girls flag football season By Dan Albano August 7, 2025 at 9:38 p.m. Changes for pass rushing, screen blocking and punting will be in effect as the season...
OCVarsity Hot 150: Orange County’s top impact football players for 2025 By Dan Albano August 6, 2025 at 5:37 p.m. Dan Albano ranks the county players expected to have the most impact this season. Ranked...
Status Update: Tokyo Central opens supermarket, sushi restaurant in Irvine By Samantha Gowen July 28, 2025 at 10:25 a.m. Heritage Plaza, off the 5 freeway at Culver Drive, now has two Japanese grocery stores:...
Orange County football teams begin practices Monday for new season By Steve Fryer July 26, 2025 at 7:50 a.m. Orange County football teams can have their first official practice on Monday.
Bravo to a love story, a story of triumph and stories of students inpired By Magda Liszewska July 18, 2025 at 9:04 p.m. The Bravo! section highlights achievements of our residents and groups. Send news of achievements for...