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)

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South Bay Athletic Club Senior Baseball All-Star Game tonight in El Segundo

4 days ago | sacbee.com | Damian Calhoun

The 53rd annual South Bay Athletic Club Senior Baseball All-Star Game is set for Monday, June 2, at Recreation Park in El Segundo. First pitch at 6:45 p.m. The event begins with batting practice at 4:45 p.m., followed by a home run derby at 6:15 p.m. Player introductions and the national anthem begin at 6:30 p.m.Players were nominated by their coaches and selected by a panel of South Bay high school baseball coaches. Admission: $10 for adults and $5 for students with ID.
Five South Bay baseball and softball teams headed to CIF SoCal Regional playoffs

4 days ago | dailybreeze.com | Damian Calhoun

Three South Bay baseball and two softball teams were selected for this week’s CIF SoCal Regional championships. Banning, the L.A. City Section Division I finalist, is the top seed in Division IV. The Pilots (xx) will open Tuesday against No. 8 Lemoore Tuesday at 4 p.m.The Pilots would also host as long as they remain alive in the week-long tournament. The regional semifinals are Thursday and the final is Saturday.
South Bay Athletic Club baseball all-star game taking place tonight

4 days ago | dailybreeze.com | Damian Calhoun
Mira Costa boys volleyball wins CIF State Division I championship

4 days ago | dailybreeze.com | Damian Calhoun

The Mira Costa boys volleyball team added another piece of history to their program. The Mustangs, who had already won the CIF-SS and SoCal Regional Division I titles, ended their championship season, sweeping Archbishop Mitty 25-14, 25-16, 25-21 Saturday at Fresno City College in the inaugural state championship. “It means a lot, for me personally and the program,” Mira Costa coach Greg Snyder said of winning the state final.
Galaxy snap 16-game winless streak with shutout over Real Salt Lake

5 days ago | dailynews.com | Damian Calhoun

Galaxy forward Joseph Paintsil, right, vies for the ball against San Jose Earthquakes defender Rodrigues during the first half of their MLS match on Wednesday night, May 28, 2025, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer) PUBLISHED: May 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM PDTCARSON — The Galaxy finally saw an end to their season-opening winless streak.
Galaxy end winless skid with first MLS victory this season

5 days ago | pasadenastarnews.com | Damian Calhoun
Westchester softball wins first L.A. City Section title since 1998

5 days ago | sacbee.com | Damian Calhoun

The Westchester softball team battled through injuries late in the regular season and had to deal with a tough Western League. "Our league is hard and I felt by playing top competition in league prepared us for the playoffs," Westchester coach Justin Cohen said. "Coming out of that, we felt prepared."The Comets saw all of their hard work pay off Friday as they defeated LACES 12-9 to win the L.A. City Section Division IV title at Birmingham Charter High.
Westchester softball wins first L.A. City Section title since 1998

6 days ago | dailybreeze.com | Damian Calhoun

The Westchester softball team battled through injuries late in the regular season, battling in a tough Western League. “Our league is hard and I felt by playing top competition in league, prepared us for the playoffs,” Westchester coach Justin Cohen said. “Coming out of that, we felt prepared.”The Comets’ L.A. City Section Division IV playoff journey ended Friday with a 12-9 win over LACES at Birmingham Charter in the championship game. It’s the first championship for the Comets since 1998.
Serra football's Khary Wilder kicks off big offseason ahead of senior year

6 days ago | dailybreeze.com | Damian Calhoun

Moments after the Spring Showcase ended earlier this month, Serra defensive lineman Khary Wilder was a busy man. Colleges from across the nation, who were in attendance at the co-workout with the Serra and Cathedral football teams, stopped by for a quick chat with Wilder, who will be a senior next year and one of the top defensive lineman in the Class of 2026. “I’ve been hearing a lot from different schools,” Wilder said earlier this month.
Galaxy enter the halfway mark of the MLS schedule stuck in winless streak

1 week ago | dailynews.com | Damian Calhoun

Galaxy defender Maya Yoshida, right, is consoled by strength and conditioning coach Adam Waterson at the end of their 1-0 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Dignity Health Sports Park. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer) PUBLISHED: May 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM PDTThe Galaxy head into the halfway point of the MLS season Saturday with Real Salt Lake visiting Dignity Health Sports Park.