Former Mater Dei High School basketball standout Amaya Williams and her current college team, the Arizona State Sun Devils, were narrowly defeated 57-55 by the Virginia Cavaliers in Thursday’s NCAA Tournament contest.
The matchup began at 9 p.m. at the Carver Hawkeye Arena.
Men’s basketball teams from Orange County received $9,728,141 during the 2024 season, up 5.7% from the previous year.
Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California spent $197,497 on football teams in 2024, a 3.9% decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Multiple running events are scheduled to take place in the Central Orange County during the week ending May 8, offering opportunities for adults to compete, stay active, and take part in organized races.
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