Sports - HB Independent

Huntington's title is 19 years in the making

By Mike Sciacca — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:08:00 PDT

Boys' volleyball program captures first CIF Southern Section Division 1 crown since 1994 by beating perennial-power Loyola in a five-game thriller.

ORANGE — Craig Pazanti cradled the championship plaque securely under his left arm while he wiped his brow with his right hand late Saturday night at center court at Santiago Canyon College.

A special coach

By Steve Virgen — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:19:00 PDT

Alan Webb teaches special-needs kids about baseball but says they have taught him so much in return.

Outside a bowling lane, in the background, snapping pictures with his camera stood Alan Webb, an elderly man.

High School Baseball: Vikings remain alive

By Mike Sciacca — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:08:00 PDT

Marina advances to CIF quarterfinals to play host to Agoura Friday; Barons, Oilers are eliminated in second round.

Marina High is moving on in the CIF Southern Section baseball playoffs after picking up a big road victory Tuesday.

High School Roundup: Oilers seek another title

By Mike Sciacca — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:08:00 PDT

Fresh off section championship, Huntington Beach continues on quest to win regional championship.

With one championship already in its possession, the Huntington Beach High boys' volleyball team began its quest for another postseason title when it opened play Tuesday in the CIF Southern California Division 1 Regional.

Teams' season come to end

By Mike Sciacca — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:09:00 PDT

Marina, Edison, Ocean View eliminated after losses in CIF Southern Section softball playoffs.

The second round of the CIF Southern Section softball playoffs proved to be the undoing for three local teams.

Briefs: Shoot-A-thon next week at HBHS

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:10:52 PDT

The third annual Hoops of Hope Shoot-a-thon is May 30 at the Huntington Beach High gymnasium.

Youth Scene: Bulls bump Red Wings

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:09:40 PDT

The Bulls remained in the winner's bracket side of the Ocean View Little League Minor A Division postseason tournament Sunday by defeating the Red Wings, 7-5.

Steinberg: Athletes Speak might help find solution to concussion problem

By Leigh Steinberg — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:39:00 PDT

A new health epidemic looms on the horizon like a ticking time bomb. It is the spectre of cumulative brain damage suffered from repetitive sub-concussive hits to the head in football and other sports.

Boys' volleyball: Oilers advance to face Loyola in final

By Mike Sciacca — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:15:00 PDT

And the sweep goes on.

Briefs: Soccer tryouts are Thursday

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:02:43 PDT

Soccer tryouts are Thursday