Damian Calhoun

Sports Writer at Orange County Register

I’m real … Writer of words for the Daily Breeze and Southern California News Group covering HS sports and the soccers (LA Galaxy and Angel City FC)

Articles

Palos Verdes’ Ryan Rakowski is the Daily Breeze Boys Athlete of the Year

3 days ago | sacbee.com | Damian Calhoun

DAILY BREEZE BOYS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 2024-25Name: Ryan RakowskiSchool: Palos VerdesYear: Sophomore*Palos Verdes quarterback Ryan Rakowski (3) looks on during the postgame ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, after the Sea Kings defeated Twelve Bridges 55-19 to capture the CIF State Division 2A championship in Mission Viejo.
Banning’s Alina Argueta is the Daily Breeze Girls Athlete of the Year

3 days ago | sacbee.com | Damian Calhoun

DAILY BREEZE GIRLS ATHLETE OF THE YEAR 2024-25Name: Alina ArguetaSchool: BanningYear: SeniorSports: Flag Football, Basketball, Softball*Banning High School's Alina Argueta, a three-sport star for the Pilots, is the Daily Breeze girls Athlete of the Year and was photographed on the Banning football field on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Galaxy looking to build momentum as month of June concludes with two games

3 days ago | dailynews.com | Damian Calhoun

Galaxy defender John Nelson controls the ball during the first half against the San Jose Earthquakes on May 28, 2025, at Dignity Health Sports Park. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer) PUBLISHED: June 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM PDTThe month of June will end up being light for the Galaxy. With Wednesday’s trip to Colorado, followed by Saturday’s visit to California rival San Jose, the Galaxy will close June with only three games in the month.
Palos Verdes' Ryan Rakowski is the Daily Breeze Boys Athlete of the Year

3 days ago | dailybreeze.com | Damian Calhoun

Palos Verdes’ Ryan Rakowski is the Daily Breeze Boys Athlete of the Year Rakowski led PV to three championships last season, including a CIF State title, to wrap up a remarkable season.
Banning's Alina Argueta is the Daily Breeze Girls Athlete of the Year

3 days ago | dailybreeze.com | Damian Calhoun

Banning’s Alina Argueta is the Daily Breeze Girls Athlete of the Year Argueta was a three-sport star at Banning High, winning two City titles and player of the year honors.
Daily Breeze All-Area girls lacrosse team, player of year 2025

6 days ago | sacbee.com | Damian Calhoun

DAILY BREEZE ALL-AREA GIRLS LACROSSE 2025PLAYER OF THE YEARPeyton Malone, Mira Costa, Soph. *Mira Costa's Peyton Malone passes the ball to her teammate during the Mustangs' CIF Semi-Final game against Marlborough on May 9th, 2025. (Photo by Gil Castro-Petres, Contributing Photographer)*Mira Costa's Peyton Malone runs with the ball during the Mustangs' CIF Semi-Final game against Marlborough on May 9th, 2025.
Daily Breeze All-Area girls lacrosse team, player of year 2025

6 days ago | dailybreeze.com | Damian Calhoun

DAILY BREEZE ALL-AREA GIRLS LACROSSE 2025PLAYER OF THE YEARPeyton Malone, Mira Costa, Soph. Mira Costa girls lacrosse Maddy Morrissey said that Peyton Malone was “incredible” for the Mustangs this season. “She was pivotal in every game, against Foothill, Torrey Pines …she had the game-winner against Marlborough,” Morrissey said. Malone scored six goals in that semifinal win over Marlborough.
Botafogo stuns UCL champ Paris Saint-Germain in Club World Cup

1 week ago | dailynews.com | Damian Calhoun

Botafogo forward Igor Jesus celebrates after scoring a goal against Paris Saint-Germain during the first half of a FIFA Club World Cup Group B match on Thursday night at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer) UPDATED: June 19, 2025 at 9:32 PM PDTPASADENA — In a matchup for first place in Group B of the FIFA Club World Cup, Brazilian club Botafogo showed that it also has the championship pedigree.
Angel City FC takes struggles to 1st-place Kansas City

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Damian Calhoun

The Angel City Football Club allowed a goal within the first minute of Saturday's game against North Carolina. Then deep into stoppage time, Angel City allowed another goal that saw at least one point slip away as the Courage snatched all three points. "If you go back to Saturday, there was a lot of disappointment in the way it ended and there were a lot of emotions," ACFC coach Alex Straus said of the 2-1 defeat. "We reflect, we regroup, and we continue the journey.
Serra baseball’s CJ Hughes selected for MLB Draft Combine in Phoenix

1 week ago | sacbee.com | Damian Calhoun

Serra baseball's CJ Hughes is taking advantage of a big opportunity this week in Arizona. Hughes is participating at the MLB Draft Combine, which started Tuesday and will run until Saturday at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. The combine, featuring "top high school and college" prospects, who are eligible for the 2025 MLB Draft. Hughes, who is headed to UC Santa Barbara, pitched and played shortstop for Serra. He was a a first-team Daily Breeze All-Area selection.