Sports

DIVING INTO SUMMER

Scott Rogers

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

O On June 16, the Green Valley Dolphins hosted their crosstown rivals, the Greenbrook Gators, for their first swim meet of the 2026 season. The air was filled with sounds of cheering families, splashing water and starter whistles during one of Fountain Valley’s most spirited summer traditions.

United States Mens National Team Starting 11 on Nov. 15, 2025, during match at Chester, Pennsylvania (Photos by Don Mennig/Alamy.com)

WORLD CUP COMES TO SOCAL

Scott Rogers

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

SOCCER’S BIGGEST TOURNAMENT BRINGS THE WORLD TO THE SOUTHLAND Every four years, the planet pauses for soccer. The FIFA World Cup is the largest sporting event on Earth, drawing billions of viewers and uniting fans across continents.

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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT DUAL ENROLLMENT

Uy Pham

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

WHAT SHOULD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CONSIDER? Nearly one-third of the high school Class of 2025 — 165,000 students — earned college credits through their local community college during their time in high school.

Photo provided by Susie Prado

FOUNTAIN VALLEY’S FASTEST

Mark Cohen

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Fountain Valley is home to one of the region’s most popular running spots: Mile Square Park. It’s also home to Esteban Prado, a standout long-distance runner with big goals.

HB IS SERVING UP COMPETITIVE VOLLEYBALL

Jayme Mekis

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Since the mid-1950’s, twoon- two beach volleyball has been as much as a part of the Huntington Beach scene as surfing and sunbathing.

HALOS, HEROES AND HOPE:

Fountain Valley Living Magazine

Sunday, February 22, 2026

“…fly ball center field. Erstad says he’s got it. Erstad makes the catch. The Anaheim Angels are the champions of baseball!”

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HOW SPORTS BETTING IS NORMALIZING GAMBLING — AND WHY IT MATTERS

Dara Holland

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Not long ago, sports betting felt separate from everyday life. Back then, you may have gone to Vegas, joined a Super Bowl pool, or placed a wager with friends. But today, betting seems to be everywhere — from game broadcasts to social feeds to phone apps.

Kai Ellice-Flint and Avalon Gall after winning the Final. Photo by World Surf League

BIG CROWDS GATHER AS HB HOSTS THE U.S. OPEN

Curt Seeden

Friday, September 5, 2025

Two professional surfers captured their career-first wins at this summer’s U.S. Open of Surfing at the Huntington Beach Pier.

A CONVERSATION WITH NEW FVHS FOOTBALL COACH MITCH OLSON

Mark Cohen

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Apost on the Fountain Valley Baron football page proclaims, “New season, new coach, same drive!” That new coach is Mitch Olson, who will lead the FVHS football team as it competes in the Foxtrot League.

FVHS PEP SQUAD SHINES AT USA NATIONALS

Lauren Limbach

Monday, April 28, 2025

The FVHS Pep Squad capped off an incredible season in February at the USA Spirit Nationals. The junior varsity cheer team, coached by Courtney Davis, took center stage and earned first place in the co-ed novice JV cheer division.

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