John Luciano

Rosie Santos! Class 2027

Thank you for an amazing season! Overall 21-9 w/1st history: Open Division, State D1, #1 ranking in OC, #4 ranking in CA, #24 national ranking and notable victories vs elite high schools: Sage Hill (Reg. State Champs), Sierra Canyon (Open Champs) & Centennial (D1 State Champs) 🙏🏽

PHOTOS! Second half comeback lifts El Dorado into CIF state final for the first time Photo courtesy John Luciano, For OC Sports Zone CLICK LINK: ocsportszone.com/photos-second-… @OCSportsZone @edhsathletics @FernandoMDonado @CIFState @James_Escarcega

Crean Lutheran's junior guard Hunter Caplan was disappointed in Saturday's loss to Damien, but said playing on this year's team "changed my life." PHOTO: John Luciano STORY: ocsportszone.com/photos-crean-l… @OCSportsZone @CreanHoops @thehuntercaplan @FernandoMDonado @James_Escarcega

PHOTOS! Crean Lutheran and Damien went down to the wire in a CIF Division I State So Cal regional semifinal before a big, enthusiastic crowd. Check out full report with comments from both coaches. CLICK LINK: ocsportszone.com/photos-crean-l… @OCSportsZone

PHOTOS! Crean Lutheran powers past No. 2 Centennial, reaches CIF State Regional semifinals Saturday Photo courtesy John Luciano CLICK LINK: ocsportszone.com/photos-crean-l… @OCSportsZone @creanlutheranhs @CreanHoops @AustinLoeb @FernandoMDonado @Tarek_Fattal @James_Escarcega

CIF State Regional Crean Lutheran over Centennial Corona 71-66 FINAL

End of third period D1 CIF State Crean Lutheran leads Centennial after big comeback to start the half @OCSportsZone

Crean Lutheran lead Centennial in the 3rd @OCSportsZone

PHOTOS! Crean Lutheran players and coaches thankful for cheers, support from Blue Zone student section Photo courtesy John Luciano CLICK LINK: ocsportszone.com/crean-lutheran… @OCSportsZone @creanlutheranhs @coachcurtis7 @CreanHoops @FernandoMDonado @AustinLoeb @James_Escarcega

The @JSGirlsBBall team heads out on the road for a second round Southern Regional showdown in the CIF State Championships on Thursday, as the Lions visit the Rancho Christian Eagles at Rancho Christian High School in Temecula. For ticket purchasing, please click the following link: gofan.co/event/6260862?…

PHOTOS! Crean Lutheran survives challenge at home, move on in CIF State So Cal Regionals Photos courtesy John Luciano CLICK LINK: ocsportszone.com/photos-crean-l… @OCSportsZone @creanlutheranhs @CreanHoops @AustinLoeb @thehuntercaplan @FernandoMDonado @James_Escarcega

Austin Loeb, a long-time assistant coach, was able to celebrate a CIF title in his first year as Crean Lutheran's head coach. Photo courtesy John Luciano, For OC Sports Zone STORY: ocsportszone.com/photos-crean-l… @OCSportsZone @creanlutheranhs @CreanHoops @FernandoMDonado @AustinLoeb

The Crean Lutheran Saints are your 2026 CIF-SS Division 1 Boys Basketball Champions! We are incredibly proud of our players and coaches for representing Crean Lutheran with character, perseverance, and faith throughout an unforgettable championship season. Philippians 4:13

After Saturday's CIF Division 1 final, JSerra Coach Keith Wilkinson talked with reporters about his team's effort and what may ahead for the Lions. Photo courtesy John Luciano, For OC Sports Zone STORY: ocsportszone.com/photos-crean-l… @OCSportsZone @JSerra_Hoops @JSerraAthletics

PHOTOS! Aliso Niguel's comeback bid falls short in CIF Division 3 final at Murrieta Mesa Photo courtesy John Luciano, For OC Sports Zone CLICK LINK: ocsportszone.com/photos-aliso-n… @OCSportsZone @FernandoMDonado @ANHS_Wolverines @BoysAliso @FernandoMDonado @James_Escarcega

PHOTOS! A highly anticipated CIF Division 1 final between top seeded Crean Lutheran and No. 2 JSerra came down to the wire at Toyota Arena. Check out full game story, photos! Photos courtesy John Luciano, For OC Sports Zone CLICK LINK: ocsportszone.com/photos-crean-l… @OCSportsZone

Special coverage of the CIF basketball finals continues from Toyota Arena: Aliso Niguel vs. Murrieta Mesa (D3) and Crean Lutheran vs. JSerra (D1). Tim Burt reporting. Also, Laguna Hills vs. Ramona (D6) from Tom Connolly. PHOTO: John Luciano, For OC Sports Zone @OCSportsZone

PHOTOS! Orange denied first CIF championship, Schurr wins Division 8 crown Photos courtesy John Luciano, For OC Sports Zone CLICK LINK: ocsportszone.com/photos-orange-… @OCSportsZone @AthleticsOHS @jakerhodes88 @James_Escarcega @FernandoMDonado @CIFSS

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