San Clemente Runs It Up (and Down) Against Fountain Valley

Mike Elespuru rushed for 148 yards and scores twice as Tritons turn to their running game to blow past the Barons, 43-10, at Westminster High.

Sports Shorts: Bailey Tanner to Skip Tritons' Volleyball Season

Allergies blamed for Washington commit's decision to take online classes while continuing training with Tstreet Club Volleyball. Plus, San Clemente's football season continues tonight.

FISHING: Baja Tuna Pens Offer Great Fishing, Blue Whales off the Coast

After a wild week of great tuna fishing, the bite slowed on Tuesday. By Wednesday, it appeared to be coming on strong again.

High School Sports Schedules for Week of Sept. 5-10.

Here are the access links to this week's sports schedules for all high schools in the Patch Orange County region. Come out to a game and support your local athletes!

Wilson, Elespuru Lead San Clemente Past Long Beach Cabrillo, 35-6

Tritons score on four consecutive possessions in the first half to rout the Jaguars and put behind them several weeks of turmoil involving their former head coach.

FISHING: Tuna Swim toward U.S. Waters

Tuna caught on 3/4 day boat and more on great whites.

San Clemente Hiking and Biking Tips for Labor Day Weekend

The city of San Clemente has four major trail systems that welcome hikers, bicyclists and pets.

Season Passes for Triton Football Are on Sale

Reserve seats and parking for all six home games.

7 Tips to Avoid a Shark Attack

Somewhere this morning on the California coast, a great white shark could be eyeing a swimmer or a surfer as a potential meal.

Mission Viejo No. 2 in CIF-SS Football Coaches' Preseason Poll

Diablos trail only Servite in Pac-5 Division heading into the 2011 football season. San Clemente is No. 6 and Santa Margarita No. 7 in the Southern Section's toughest division.

Tritons' Darnold, Strange Named to Volleyball All-America Watch List

San Clemente's outside hitter/right side and setter are among eight local athletes and 646 from 38 states to receive preseason honors by the American Volleyball Coaches Assn.

San Clemente Football Is Ranked No. 26 in State

Fellow South Coast League members Mission Viejo and Tesoro are Nos. 2 and 36, respectively, in Cal-High Sports preseason rankings, which are topped, as usual, by Concord De La Salle.

Tritons' Travis Wilson Is an Athlete in Demand

Though committed to play football at Utah, the 6-6, 215-pound senior quarterback from San Clemente High has the athleticism to play any number of sports.

Slide Show: Juniors Ready to Take Center Stage on High School Football Fields

Tesoro and Santa Margarita boast outstanding juniors who don't want to wait untill next year to succeed. We take a look at the top juniors in the Orange County Patch area.

Coach Patton Proclaims Innocence in Kickback Scheme

SCHS football coaching vet, on administrative leave, grants his first extensive media interview since PBS implicated him in the scandal this spring.

Slide Show: Top Seniors Set to Kick Off High School Football Season

Mission Viejo and San Clemente seem to dominate the football landscape, with standout seniors who are being courted by NCAA Division 1 programs, but there are plenty of good seniors playing elsewhere who will make their marks on gridirons this fall.

FISHING: Yellowfin Move Close to Dana Point

Big news as yellowfin tuna move within 12 miles of Dana Point. Captain John Ackley says he’s never seen anything like it in his life; thousands of white seabass at Catalina.

FISHING: Tuna Move in, Tiger Shark Caught on Light Line

Wednesday was the first day for good tuna fishing in one day range of San Diego. An angler caught a massive shark on light line.

San Clemente Hosts Surf Portion of Surf-Motorcross Event

This week's competition, featuring motocross racers who surf and surfers who ride will air on NBC Sunday.

Fishing Report: Shark Week, White Sea Bass and San Diego Tuna Updates

White sea bass surge off the coast. Shark Week should remind us to be responsible anglers.

Mexico Steps up Boarding Vessels at Sea

A Sportfisher boarded by Mexican Navy this weekend at the Coronado Islands.

San Clemente Blanked by Capo Valley in Summer League Semis

The top-seeded Tritons are exposed on defense as the Cougars score twice in both halves for the 4-0 victory; theyl face Trabuco Hills in the tournament final Friday.

San Clemente Getting Hot in Capo Valley Summer League

The Tritons win their fifth straight with a 4-0 victory over San Juan Hills and look more like the returning CIF state champions behind Dylan Struthers’ two goals and another flawless performance by returning keeper Dylan Digiacomo.

South Coast Roller Derby Checks San Clemente

Everyone age 10 and over is welcome to join.

Water Sports, Food and Music on Tap for Ocean Festival Extravaganza

San Clemente Ocean Festival hosts competitions for water amateurs and top athletes alike, and food and music will be available at the city's biggest summer celebration.

SURF REPORT: Modest Energy on Tap

Waves are waist- to head-high this Friday.

SURF REPORT: Some Wind, But Decent Energy

Get out there and grab some of the action!

SURF REPORT: The Action Increases Wednesday

More south southwest swell today.

SURF REPORT: Dust off the Small-Wave Gear

A small wave board is the call this Tuesday.

SURF REPORT: Small to Playful-Sized Waves on Tap Monday

Knee- to waist-high waives with the occasional chest-high set.

San Clemente Football Has Tools for a Title Run

Behind much-heralded quarterback Travis Wilson and lineman Kyle Murphy, San Clemente's senior-laden squad expects to make a big impact in South Coast League standings.

Track & Field's State Championships Begin Friday in Clovis

Top-seeded runners Katherine Delaney from JSerra and Jantzen Oshier from Trabuco Hills and pole vaulter Adam Bragg from El Toro lead contingent of 19 local athletes to CIF State finals at Buchanan High.

Motocross Show Will Memorialize Jeff ‘Ox’ Kargola Friday

The remembrance happens down in Winchester, Calif. during the Balloon and Wine Festival.

Kelly Slater Surfs at Church

Bud Light Lime Surf Series kicked off the summer this weekend.

Bud Light Surf Series Hits San Onofre

Local Mike Losness and Aussie Claire Bevilacqua win the event.

San Clemente High's Sports Schedule, May 30-June 4

Here is this week's sports schedule for San Clemente High School. Come out to a Tritons' contest and support our local athletes!

PREP REPORT: Who Won Friday's Games? Highlights? Let Everyone Know!

High school coaches, players, boosters, parents or fans who were at a game today, here's a Patchy thing you can do: Share the final score, highlights, etc., with you friends!

SURF REPORT: Friday Waves Step It Up After a Lull

Surfers will see an increase in the action.

SURF REPORT: Surf is Back to Small Mode Thursday

It seems the run of good surf is over.

SURF REPORT: Good Surf Continues

The Pacific off San Clemente looks clean and glassy with chest-high waves.