High school recruiting

Mission Viejo quarterback Luke Fahey, pictured with former teammate Draiden Trudeau, left, committed to Ohio State on July 3, 2025. (Photo by Dan Albano, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Mission Viejo quarterback Luke Fahey commits to ‘dream school’ Ohio State

By Dan Albano

July 14, 2025 at 11:50 p.m.

The senior committed to the Buckeyes 'late' in the recruiting process and after taking official...

Santa Margarita’s Trent Mosley runs the ball for a touchdown against Oaks Christian during a non-league game in Santa Ana on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer)

Football recruiting: OC tops 40 commitments from Class of 2026

By Dan Albano

July 15, 2025 at 2:57 p.m.

Forty-two student-athletes from the Class of 2026 have committed to four-year schools.

Mission Viejo receiver Vance Spafford makes a leaping catch while double covered by San Clemente defenders during an Alpha League game between the two teams on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.

Football recruiting: Mission Viejo receiver Vance Spafford flips to Miami

By Dan Albano

June 27, 2025 at 12:15 p.m.

Thirty-six players from the Class of 2026 have committed to four-year schools.

OCVarsity will have National Signing Day coverage Wednesday, Feb. 5

By OCVarsity sports staff

February 3, 2025 at 11:22 a.m.

OCVarsity will be the place to find coverage of the National Signing Day news and...

Edison running back Julius Gillick has committed to Fresno State. The senior was The Register’s O.C. offensive player of the year in 2024. (Photo by Michael Goulding, Contributing Photographer)

Edison football’s Julius Gillick commits to Fresno State to complete recruiting ‘dream’

By Dan Albano

January 10, 2025 at 2:42 p.m.

The running back aims to fulfill his goal of playing in the Pac-12 Conference, which...

JSerra linebacker Madden Faraimo signed with Notre Dame on National Signing Day on Wednesday Dec. 4. (Courtesy of Joe Latter)

JSerra linebacker Madden Faraimo signs with Notre Dame on National Signing Day

By Dan Albano

December 4, 2024 at 6:13 p.m.

The JSerra linebacker entered Wednesday as Orange County's top uncommitted recruit.

Mission Viejo football coach Chad Johnson, middle, is joined by four of the team’s players who signed with colleges Wednesday, Dec. 4. The players are, from left, Joshua Bates (Northern Arizona), Jaden Williams (Boise State), Dijon Lee (Alabama) and receiver Phillip Bell III (Ohio State). (Photo by Steve Fryer, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Mission Viejo football’s Phillip Bell III conquers large challenges, signs with Ohio State

By Steve Fryer

December 4, 2024 at 5:03 p.m.

The Mission Viejo receiver said his signing with Ohio State was a way to honor...

Abduall Sanders Jr., left, and Chuck McDonald III take a photo before the National Signing Day ceremony at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, CA on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Both committed to play football at the University of Alabama. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Mater Dei football’s Chuck McDonald III dedicates Alabama signing to his late mother

By Dan Albano

December 4, 2024 at 6:14 p.m.

The Mater Dei cornerback shows how much he values strong relationships by signing with Alabama.

Marcus Harris is congratulated by assistant coach Randy Wright during the National Signing Day ceremony at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, CA on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Harris committed to play football at the University of Washington. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Mater Dei’s Marcus Harris secures late ‘fit’ with Washington on Football Signing Day

By Dan Albano

December 4, 2024 at 4:39 p.m.

The wide receiver surprises by signing with Washington after being committed to Oklahoma.

Nine football players signed letters of intent during the National Signing Day ceremony at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana, CA on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Football Early Signing Day: List of Orange County athletes who are signing

By Dan Albano

December 4, 2024 at 7:48 p.m.

OCVarsity's list of Orange County high school football players who will be signing with collegiate...

Football Early Signing Day: OCVarsity covering today’s news, signings in Orange County

By OCVarsity sports staff

December 4, 2024 at 8:34 a.m.

Orange County schools and coaches can send their Signing Day lists to OCVarsity to be...

Mission Viejo senior defensive end Jaden Williams recently flipped his commitment to Boise State from San Diego State. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County’s top committed football recruits, Dec. 2

By Dan Albano

December 2, 2024 at 11:53 p.m.

The OCVarsity list includes several seniors expected to sign with a college during the early...

How USC landed Corona Centennial QB Husan Longstreet amid Julian Lewis’ decommittment

By Luca Evans

November 18, 2024 at 1:57 a.m.

Despite a longtime mutual commitment with Georgia product Lewis, USC quarterbacks coach Luke Huard was...