News Summary
Orange County high school sports showcased remarkable tournament results across various disciplines, including girls volleyball and flag football. Cypress High School achieved significant victories in the Lakewood Volleyball Tournament, while Mater Dei established their prowess in flag football. The Ayala Gridiron Glory Tournament featured thrilling matches with standout performances from Yorba Linda and Trabuco Hills, and preparations for the upcoming football season are underway as the releaguing process is set to restart. Key dates for practices and games have also been announced, setting the stage for an exciting fall sports season.
Orange County, CA – The latest updates from high school sports in Orange County reveal a series of exciting tournament results across various sports, alongside significant changes in league alignments for the upcoming years. Teams in girls volleyball and flag football showcased impressive performances, while the football releaguing process has been affected by recent appeals from several schools.
Girls Volleyball Tournament Results
In the Lakewood Volleyball Tournament, Cypress High School emerged victorious, defeating Vista Murrieta with scores of 25-20, 25-13, and 25-18. Tustin also had a strong showing, smashing River Springs with a convincing 25-11, 25-16, and 25-8 win. Cypress continued their winning streak by defeating Rancho Cucamonga 25-15, 25-23, and 25-21, while Paraclete took down Tustin in a hard-fought match resulting in 25-19, 25-22, and 25-17.
Flag Football Highlights
In the Monarch City Tournament, Mater Dei defeated Fullerton with a score of 19-6, establishing their presence in the flag football arena as they continue to build momentum for the season ahead.
Ayala Gridiron Glory Tournament Outcomes
The Ayala Gridiron Glory Tournament was filled with thrilling matches. Yorba Linda outplayed Crean Lutheran, securing a victory of 34-21. Trabuco Hills narrowly defeated Shadow Hills with a final score of 20-19. Yorba Linda continued their dominance, blanking Ramona/Riverside 26-0. Crean Lutheran rebounded by defeating Canyon Springs 35-7, while Trabuco Hills cruised past San Dimas 32-6 before Crean Lutheran faced San Dimas again, winning 18-12.
Upland Tournament Results
At the Upland Tournament, El Dorado shut out Glendora with an 18-0 win, while Canyon clamped down on Santiago/Corona, scoring 22-0. Etiwanda defeated El Dorado 14-6, and Canyon further showcased their skill by dominating J.W. North with a score of 33-0.
Nonleague Games
The competition continued in nonleague games where Buena Park managed a close win over Garey, finishing 13-12. Additionally, Tustin secured a thrilling overtime victory against Saddleback, winning 6-0.
Football Releaguing Process Update
In a significant update for Orange County high school football, the releaguing process for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years is set to restart due to successful appeals from Laguna Beach and St. Margaret’s, which led to adjustments in their league placements. Crean Lutheran’s appeal was denied. Laguna Beach’s appeal received unanimous support with an 18-0 vote, while St. Margaret’s appeal passed narrowly with a 10-8 vote. Although a timeline for the new releaguing process has yet to be established, it is anticipated to begin early September to prepare for the CIF Southern Section Council’s meeting on September 25.
Upcoming Key Dates for High School Football
High school football teams will officially start their practices on July 28 for those with zero week games, while teams with week one games will begin on August 4. Zero week games are slated to start on August 21, with the regular season kicking off the following week. Key playoff dates include the first round on November 7, the second round on November 14, semifinals on November 21, and finals set for November 28 and 29. The Southern Regionals for state CIF playoffs are expected on December 5 and 6, followed by the state championship bowl games on December 12 and 13.
League Previews
The Delta League is looking promising for teams such as Capistrano Valley, Cypress, El Modena, Trabuco Hills, Tustin, and Western, as they prepare for the upcoming season. In the Epsilon League, expectations are also high for Crean Lutheran, El Dorado, Foothill, Huntington Beach, La Habra, and Laguna Hills, with key players highlighted for their potential impact in the 2025 season.
As Orange County schools gear up for the fall sports season, these results and updates provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape that will shape the coming weeks in high school athletics.
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Additional Resources
- OC Register: Orange County Releaguing Process Must Start Over
- OC Register: Orange County Football Preview 2025 – Delta League
- OC Sports Zone: Key Dates for High School Football
- LAist: OC School District Elite Sports Academy Declining Enrollment
- OC Register: Orange County Football Preview 2025 – Epsilon League
- Google Search: Orange County High School Sports
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