Lou Ponsi

After a years-long effort to save Fullerton’s Hunt Branch Library, once a hub of the West Fullerton neighborhood where it is situated, the re-vamped Hunt is days away from re-opening.

HUNTINGTON BEACH — In a league where runs aren’t always easy to come by, games are often won by the team that gets good defense and pitching.

Pacifica collects 13 hits and gets a strong outing from starting pitcher Brynne Nally.

NEWPORT BEACH — The Newport Harbor baseball team took advantage of the breaks it was given for a 4-3 victory over Corona del Mar in a Wave League game Friday at Newport Harbor High School.

MISSION VIEJO — Rosary’s Justine Wilson was looking forward to competing in the Orange County Championships for track and field Saturday for a variety of reasons.

ORANGE — Orange Lutheran starting pitcher Gary Morse had a bit of a shaky start in the Lancers’ Trinity League showdown against Mater Dei on Tuesday at Hart Park.

Devin Porch’s tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning helps Los Alamitos extend its winning streak to nine in a row.

Canyon lets two-run lead get away in the seventh, but scores four runs in ninth to stay atop the Crestview League standings.

FULLERTON — The Fullerton baseball team clinched its third Freeway League title in a row with a 6-3 victory over Buena Park on Tuesday.

Cypress started the week behind Pacifica in the Empire League standings, but sweeps their two games to win the crown outright.