Basketball: Capistrano Valley Outlasts El Toro, 52-49

Despite being a man down and blowing a 10-point lead, Capistrano Valley remained unbeaten in the South Coast League.

Video: Soccer in Mission Viejo

Here's a sports break for your weekday. Check out these teams playing soccer in Mission Viejo.

100th Marathon for Father/Daughter Duo

This Mission Viejo family stays together by running together--a lot.

Mission Viejo's Donothan Bailey Eyes Olympics

Berkeley's Donothan Bailey, formerly of Mission Viejo High School, is ready to take on the new season.

Gymnast Amelia Montoya Healthy for Utah State

After an injury-plagued season last year, Junior Amelia Montoya is back for the Utah State Aggies.

Diablos Snapper Commits to Navy

A Mission Viejo High School player has made a commitment to the United States Naval Academy.

270-Pound Lineman Makes All-Area Football Team

Colby Cyburt, a 6'5", 270-pound senior offensive lineman, helped lead the Diablos to a South Coast League title.

Seniors Dig Volleyball, Too!

Over 50 crowd is invited to scrimmage in sand volleyball game on Tuesdays in Mission Viejo.

6 Mission Viejo Players in All-County Football Lineup

Find out who was chosen in a ranking of the county's best football players.

Late Score Gives Santa Margarita 21-20 Victory Over Mission Viejo

Second-seeded Diablos hoped to return to Pac-5 championship game but couldn't get past the Eagles, who caught the momentum when it mattered most.

World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals in Mission Viejo

A surprise visit from Nick Punto and Skip Schumaker inspired young baseball players at the county's first-ever Annual Baseball Conference.

Basketball: Mission Viejo Boys Fall to Mater Dei in Diablo Inferno Tournament

Monarchs, ranked No. 1 in the state and No. 6 in the nation, top Diablos, 88-53, in first round of their tournament. Capistrano Valley edges JSerra, 46-42, and Dana Hills outlasts Woodbridge, 64-61.

Yokoyama, Diablos Bedevil Huntington Beach, 41-31, Advance to Semifinals

Buzzy Yokoyama runs for four touchdowns and Mission Viejo advances to the Pac-5 Division semifinals to face Santa Margarita, which will be seeking revenge after last year's second-round loss.

13-Year-Old May Face Paralysis After Injury During Football Game

Donnovan Hill suffered a spinal fracture at Pop Warner game in Mission Viejo Sunday, CBS News reports.

Mission Viejo Grinds Out Another Win ... and Another League Championship

The Diablos faced a tough South Coast opponent in Tesoro, but they had just enough to win, 14-7, and capture a share of their 10th straight league championship under coach Bob Johnson.

Special Rail Service for Ducks Games

The Ducks Express will go to and from Anaheim on weeknights; round-trip tickets are $7. There's a free shuttle from the station to Honda Center and back.

Diablos' Rally Falls Short in 10-7 Loss to Redlands East Valley

Mission Viejo falls for the second time this season, losing its nonleague game to the undefeated Wildcats at the University of Redlands.

Mission Viejo's Lauren Bohaboy Scores Big for Notre Dame Soccer

With four goals in the last four games, Mission Viejo's Lauren Bohaboy is helping lead Notre Dame women's soccer.

Simonsen-Led Trabuco Hills Busts Barons, 28-7

In a tough tuneup for league play for both teams, Trabuco Hills of the South Coast League ran over Fountain Valley of the Sunset League at Huntington Beach High.

Mission Viejo Takes Care of Business, Beats Long Beach Poly Again, 17-12

A strong defensive effort helps Diablos take the hop out of the Jackrabbits.

Sports Shorts: Diablos Look to Continue Dominance of Poly

Mission Viejo's football team will be playing for its fourth-consecutive victory over Jackrabbits on Friday night, plus Capistrano Valley plays L.B. Cabrillo and Trabuco Hills takes on JSerra. Plus cross-country, girls volleyball and boys water polo.

Mission Viejo Has Too Much Firepower for La Quinta, 47-21

Diablos show no adverse effects following a tough loss in New Jersey last week by scoring touchdowns in their first five possessions against the Blackhawks.

Sports Shorts: Statistically Speaking, Game Was Closer Than Score

Mission Viejo's numbers nearly match those of No. 1 Don Bosco Tech everywhere but on scoreboard and turnovers. Trabuco Hills dominates Seaside Invitational, and Laguna Hills cross-country results.

No. 1 Don Bosco Prep Beats Mission Viejo, 35-7

Diablos finally get on the scoreboard late in New Jersey, but it isn't nearly enough as Ironmen, the consensus No. 1 team in the nation, win their 36th game in a row.

Ticket Deal to See Mission Viejo-Born Soccer Pro

Jordan Harvey and the Vancouver Whitecaps will play the L.A. Galaxy on Sept. 17. Find out how to get 40 percent off tickets and a chance to hang with the athletes.

Sports Shorts: Mission Viejo Hires New Water Polo Coach

With Trevor McMunn on a leave of absence and under investigation, Timothy Rendon is named to guide Diablos' boys team.

Day 2 Update: Chronicling Mission Viejo's Trip East to Challenge No. 1 Football Team

Diablos and their entourage visit Princeton, where they hold another practice before heading out for a double-decker bus tour of lower Manhattan on Day 2 of their trip that culminates with a game Saturday against nation's top-ranked team, Don Bosco Prep.

St. Margaret's Boys Top CIF-SS Preseason Cross-Country Poll

Looking to defend their CIF state title, Tartans are picked as Division 5's top team, while school's girls team is ranked No. 4. High schools covered by Orange County Patch sites are well-represented.

CIF-SS Football Polls Finally Recognize Tesoro, but Barely

Titans, who were ignored in the Pac-5 Division preseason rankings, are voted among the"others" after their victory over Newhall Hart in the Santa Clarita Valley. Poll released after Week 0 games.

Updated: High School Football Results, Sept. 1-3

Here are the results from the opening weekend of high school football and links to game stories or statistics for teams covered by Orange County Patch sites.

For Openers, Mission Viejo Handles Bakersfield Centennial, 35-6

Diablos, one of the top-ranked teams in the nation, kick off season with nonleague victory on first day of the two-day Mission Viejo High School Football Classic. Next up: No. 1 Don Bosco Prep.

Trabuco Hills Edges Capistrano Valley, 28-21

Third-quarter, six-yard connection between seniors Jonathan Newsom and Lucas Hoover gives the Mustangs the lead and, eventually, the victory in a season opener at Capistrano Valley High.

Correction: Sports Shorts: Diablos To Take on Nation's Best Football Team on Live TV

Cox Channel 3 will broadcast the Sept. 10 game between host Don Bosco Prep of Ramsey, N.J., considered by many as the top high school football squad in the country, and highly regarded Mission Viejo.

High School Football Schedule, Sept. 1-3

Here is this week's football schedule for high schools served by Orange County Patch sites.

Sports Shorts: Mission Viejo Football Coach Looks to Add to Victory Total

Trailing only Los Alamitos' coach John Barnes for top county honors, Bob Johnson readies the Diablos for another run at the Pac-5 Division title. Plus more notes...

Sizing Up the Teams Playing in Mission Viejo High School Football Classic

Diablos open 2011 season against Bakersfield on Friday, but it's only one of six varsity games that will be played between top prep teams during two-day extravaganza.

Mission Viejo High Football Classic Kicks Off Friday Night

Six varsity games, including the Diablos' season opener, highlight the two-day extravaganza, which includes Orange Lutheran, Oaks Christian, three top teams from Utah and another from Washington.

Mission Viejo Football is Ranked No. 2 in State

Diablos trail only Concord De La Salle in Cal-Hi Sports' preseason rankings.

Mission Viejo's Boys: Top Ten in Multisport Commissioner's Cup

A CIF Southern Section championship in baseball and finals appearances in basketball and football helped the Diablos finish among top 10 in annual section-wide competition.

Mission Viejo Pitcher with 94-MPH Heater Scouted in Long Beach

Kieran Lovegrove, relief pitcher for Mission Viejo High School, will show his 94-MPH fastball to major league scouts this week.