Ricci Retires as Irvine Football Coach
Tom Ricci steps down after eight seasons leading the Vaqueros, ending a coaching career spanning more than 35 years.
Irvine Sports News
In Irvine, sports news means athletic competition, record-breaking performances, league business decisions and player milestones. Reporting here accounts for the events, the athletes involved and the impact of the industry on the area.
Soccer
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Do you believe formal wellbeing programs provide necessary support for young athletes to succeed?
Charlotte Bunny to Play Soccer in Irvine This November
The young athlete will travel to California to compete in the Surf Cup and attend an ID camp.
Football
Crean Lutheran Clinches Bravo League Title
Crean Lutheran secured its second consecutive league championship after defeating Villa Park 49-21.
Basketball
UC Irvine Routs San Jose State 91-79
Jovan Jester Jr. led the Anteaters with 24 points as UC Irvine built a 20-point halftime lead at the Bren Events Center.
Swimming
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Should local government prioritize community swimming access over elite competitive aquatic facilities in your area?
Irvine Expands William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
The city has launched a $42 million project to add new pools and facilities at the historic aquatics complex.
Volleyball
Live Poll
Should a team's successful season be judged by its final playoff result or overall progress?
Redondo Union Sweeps Crean Lutheran in CIF Playoffs
Redondo Union secured a decisive three-set victory in Irvine following an early injury to a Crean Lutheran starter.
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