Football: San Clemente QB commits to Boston College

Chase Rettig, a 6-foot-4 quarterback who transferred from Pasadena La Salle to San Clemente, has committed to Boston College.

His senior season is going to be an important one because he struggled last season at La Salle when the team wasn't particularly good, and San Clemente plays in the highly competitive South Coast League.

-- Eric Sondheimer

Football: Edison proves it's no summer fluke

Huntington Beach Edison knocked off Westlake Village Oaks Christian for the third time this summer, defeating the Lions, 20-6, Saturday in the championship game of the Edison seven-on-seven tournament.

Say what you want about the Chargers, but their seven skill-position players have shown they are the best without pads on as a group. They didn't lose in the Dana Hills tournament and they went 6-0 on Saturday.

Quarterback Matt Viles, receiver Jeff Trojan and linebacker Jordan Zumwalt were among Edison's standouts. Oaks Christian has had trouble scoring against Edison all summer. Santa Ana Mater Dei defeated Sherman Oaks Notre Dame in the consolation final.

West Covina South Hills made it to the semifinals before losing to Oaks Christian. Receiver Ify Umodu, whose brothers Tobi and Kebin attend UCLA and Air Force, respectiively, played well for South Hills. See the video below for a look at Umodu.

-- Eric Sondheimer

Golf: UCLA gets commitment from Servite's Cantlay

Patrick Cantlay of Anaheim Servite, the No. 1 golfer in Southern California, has committed to UCLA. He helped lead the Friars to the Southern Section team championship last spring when he put together four consecutive rounds in the 60s.

He had a round of 8-under at Tijeras Creek. He's expected to participate later this month in the U.S. Junior Amateur championships in New Jersey in preparation for his senior season at Servite.

-- Eric Sondheimer

Football: Anyone have a helicopter available on Saturday?

There are so many summer passing tournaments this weekend that a helicopter would come in handy for those interested in seeing as many tournaments as possible.

Seven-on-seven showdowns are taking place Saturday at Huntington Beach Edison, Mission Viejo, Claremont, Santa Fe Springs Santa Fe, Oxnard Rio Mesa and Los Angeles Crenshaw.

At Mission Viejo, Corona Santiago and Long Beach Poly are set to challenge the host Diablos.

At Crenshaw, the Cougars have been playing every week at Los Angeles Loyola, so it would be a big surprise if any team knocks them off on their home field.

At Edison, don't be surprised if West Covina South Hills emerges as one of the four finalists, though host Edison and Westlake Village Oaks Christian are the favorites.

After next weekend, the summer season is mostly over. Teams will begin to take breaks before entering full practice mode in early August.

-- Eric Sondheimer

Big weekend ahead for high school sports

It's the busiest weekend yet for high school sports, with all-star football games, the top summer passing tournament and an all-star baseball game.

The Orange County North-South All-Star Football Game is set for Friday at 7:15 p.m. at Orange Coast College. It's Barnes vs. Barnes, with Los Alamitos Coach John Barnes coaching against his son, Tesoro Coach Brian Barnes.

On Saturday night, the Fiesta Bowl will take place, matching all-star senior players from Los Angeles County against the Inland Empire in a 7 p.m. game at Whittier College. Javier Cid of Los Angeles Roosevelt is coaching the L.A. team, with Anthony Rice of Ontario Colony directing the Inland Empire.

On Saturday at 9 a.m., the Edison passing tournament takes place. There won't be a better field of teams, led by the host Chargers, Oaks Christian, West Covina South Hills, Encino Crespi, Tesoro, Santa Ana Mater Dei and others.

Then, if you're not exhausted, on Saturday evening the Valley Invitational Baseball League holds its two all-star games at 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at Lake Balboa Birmingham.

-- Eric Sondheimer

Girls' basketball: Orange Lutheran names Tom Howard coach

Tom Howard, an assistant coach for 10 years, has been named head coach at Orange Lutheran, succeeding Tony Matson, who died on April 24.

"I have had the great privilege to be a part of this program and work with Tony Matson," Howard said. "I will always be grateful for the things I have learned from his leadership, support, and most importantly, our friendship."

The Lady Lancers went 25-4 last season and reached their first Southern Section final since 1981.

-- Eric Sondheimer

Football: Edison goes 6-0, beats Oaks Christian in Air Strike finale

Huntington Beach Edison left little doubt that it's the king of seven-on-seven passing tournament football, winning the Air Strike tournament Saturday at Dana Hills by winning all six of its games and beating Westlake Village Oaks Christian twice.

The Chargers' receivers were the best as a group, led by Jeff Trojan, Dylan Leener and Wade Houston. Quarterback Matt Viles was consistent throughout.

Oaks Christian showed off a terrific sophomore receiver in Jordan Payton, who was making acrobatic catches all day. The Lions got tired after playing eight games.

Ventura St. Bonaventure and Rancho Santa Margarita were the other semifinalists. The surprise team of the day was Anaheim Servite, which lost to St. Bonaventure in a bracket semifinal. Servite played without its starting quarterback, Cody Fajardo. Sophomores Cody Pittman and Butch Pauu filled in.

See some of the day's action below.

-- Eric Sondheimer

Football: Edison, Tesoro are unbeaten in Air Strike tourney

Huntington Beach Edison and Rancho Santa Margarita Tesoro have earned semifinal berths in the Air Strike seven-on-seven tourney taking place at Dana Hills and San Clemente.

Edison knocked off Westlake Village Oaks Christian to be the only unbeaten team left at Dana Hills. The Chargers will play in a 4;30 p.m. semifinal. Quarterback Matt Viles and receivers Jeff Trojan and Wade Houston have been the key players for the Chargers.

Tesoro is the lone unbeaten team at San Clemente. New quarterback Brett Mason has been performing well. Tesoro will play in the other 4:30 p.m. semifinal against an opponent to be determined.

-- Eric Sondheimer

Football: Teams, players are set for Saturday passing tournament

Dana Point Dana Hills and San Clemente are the sites for a 16-team, summer seven-on-seven passing tournament on Saturday that is filled with football powerhouses.

Long Beach Poly, Oaks Christian, Lakewood, Santa Ana Mater Dei, Anaheim Servite, Encino Crespi, Ventura St. Bonaventure and Huntington Beach Edison are just a few of the teams entered.

Here are the brackets.

-- Eric Sondheimer

Football: It's Inland Empire vs. L.A. and O.C. on Saturday

Which area in Southern California produces the best football players?

You might find out Saturday at Long Beach Veterans Stadium when the East Inland Empire All-Stars play the West Los Angeles and Orange County All-Stars in the 10th Annual Gridiron War All-Star Classic. The game is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.

Among those scheduled to participate for the Inland team are Corona Centennial quarterback Taylor Martinez, The Times' player of the year, as well as wide receiver Ricky Marvray and Arthur Burns.

The L.A./O.C. team features L.A. City Section player of the year James Boyd of L.A. Jordan and high-powered Servite running back Greg Portis.

General admission tickets are $12, children and students with ID will be admitted for $8 and children 5 years old and younger can get in free.

--Ben Bolch