Sports - HB Independent

Lopes stars in win

By Mike Sciacca — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:42:00 PDT

Senior helps Edison to 2-0 wild-card win over Chaparral and is one of four local teams in CIF playoffs, joining Huntington Beach, Marina and Ocean View.

Timmy Lopes started things for Edison on Tuesday, then polished things off.

Three locals set for first-round games

By Mike Sciacca — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:42:00 PDT

Edison, Marina and Ocean View hoping for deep playoff runs; Fountain Valley suffers heartbreaking loss in wild-card round.

Four local softball teams made their way into postseason play by earning berths in the CIF Southern Section playoffs.

Oilers, Seahawks bounced from CIF

By Mike Sciacca — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:42:00 PDT

Boys' volleyball programs suffer tough second-round losses. In swimming and track and field, area athletes fare well.

The 2012 boys' volleyball season came to an end May 10 for Huntington Beach and Ocean View, both of whom suffered second-round losses in CIF Southern Section playoff action.

Haakenson: Conlogue among elite on ASP World Tour

By Joe Haakenson — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:43:00 PDT

Courtney Conlogue continues to make things interesting in the race for the title of world's best women's surfer.

Angels capture Majors Division crown

From Staff Reports — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:43:46 PDT

Seaview Little League

West Coast Regional Championships are this weekend at H.B. Pier

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:43:35 PDT

The 16th annual National Scholastic Surfing Assn. West Coast Regional Championships begin Thursday and run through Sunday at the south side of the Huntington Beach Pier. The event is one of the largest surfing competitions in the nation.

Seahawks, Oilers move on

By Mike Sciacca — Wed, 9 May 2012 15:42:00 PDT

Boys' volleyball programs post impressive four-game victories in the opening round of CIF playoffs.

Opening night of the CIF Southern Section boys' volleyball playoffs saw both Ocean View and Huntington Beach face early challenges Tuesday, but came on strong down the stretch to advance in postseason play.

Edison ready for title showdown

By Mike Sciacca — Wed, 9 May 2012 15:42:00 PDT

Thursday's game against Los Alamitos will determine Sunset League champion.

Edison positioned itself for a shot at an outright Sunset League softball title by taking care of important road business Tuesday.

Local squad captures title in San Diego

From Staff Reports — Wed, 9 May 2012 15:43:25 PDT

An undefeated run over a three-day period by the Huntington Beach Water Polo Club boys' Under-10 team ended with a divisional championship at the San Diego County Cup.

Marina stays in title hunt

By Mike Sciacca — Wed, 9 May 2012 15:42:00 PDT

Vikings come back to edge Huntington Beach, 5-4, to keep pace with Los Alamitos for first in the Sunset League.

It's only fitting that the Sunset League baseball race— wild and wacky one all throughout — would come down to the final day of the regular season. All that's riding on the outcome of Thursday games is a league championship, playoff berths and league seedings for the upcoming postseason.