Sabrina McClain
Southern California News Group
High School + LA Sparks coverage
As a freelance reporter for the Southern California News Group I cover high school football, softball and baseball. Along with the Los Angeles Sparks.
The Sporting Tribune
Ontario Reign + Los Angeles Angels coverage
During my time as a freelance reporter for The Sporting Tribune, I cover the Ontario Reign, the LA Kings AHL affiliate team. I also cover Angels baseball. Below you can read my coverage of both teams.
‘So far from cocky’: Corbin Carroll’s high school coaches, best friend reflect on star Diamondbacks outfielder
A feature story on Corbin Carroll detailing how Carroll's high school experience contributed to the player he is today. This story was picked up and published by The Arizona Republic.
Desert Vista’s ‘Point Goddess’ Ijiwoye headed to women’s hoops power Stanford
A feature story on Shay Ijiwoye, a senior basketball player at Desert Vista High School in Phoenix, Arizona. She had recently committed to play at Stanford, a basketball and academic powerhouse. I spoke to her about what went her to her decision and her journey. This story was picked up and published by The Arizona Republic.
Playing with fire: Arizona high school football coaches double as firefighters
In Arizona, firefighters often have a second job, and being a high school football coach is a common career they hold on the side. This story explains the similarities of firefighters and football coaches. It details how the locker room mentality in fire stations, preparation and physical demands, make the transition seamless in the Valley.
New Arizona Wildcats Caleb Love, Keshad Johnson and Jaden Bradley aim to transfer NCAA tournament experience
Arizona men’s basketball hopes to rewrite the narrative after the 2022-23 season upset loss to Princeton in the first round of March Madness, thanks in part to transfers Caleb Love, Keshad Johnson and Jaden Bradley – who bring valuable March Madness experience.
Behind the curve: GM Mike Hazen, Arizona Diamondbacks playing catch-up following World Series run
Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen grapples with the challenges of an unfamiliar offseason after the team’s World Series in tandem with manager Torey Lovullo, who received a contract extension through 2026.
From fútbol to football: Paradise Honors kicker Hayley Horner breaking barriers
A feature story on Paradise Honors football kicker Hayley Horner. The story details her first season on the Paradise Honors football team and all the challenges and excitement that comes with it. Although she’s known soccer her entire life, her ambition to try a new sport has given her nothing but success.
How Melody Gutierrez changed lives through investigative reporting
A feature story about Los Angeles Times reporter and Sports Journalism Institute alum, Melody Gutierrez. Gutierrez won an IRE award for her investigative reporting and this story details how her investigation changed lives.
To save editors time and money, APSE reduces length of summer conference
An update about the 2024 APSE summer conference and what to expect.
A home away from home: ASU women’s tennis international athletes find net gains in the Valley
An enterprise story detailing the pros and cons that international student athletes face.
Splash of success: ASU water polo shines on international stage at World Aquatic Championships
This story details the experience of ASU girls water polo coach Ethan D'Souza, and athletes Kat Featherstone and Ashley Ferguson who represented their home country, Canada at the 2023 World Aquatic Championships.
No flag on this play: AIA-sanctioned girls flag football debuts at Nike Kickoff Classic
In 2023, the Arizona Interscholastic Association officially made flag football a sanctioned sport. This story details the first game of the season between Mountain Pointe High School and Mountain View High School. I spoke to the coaches and players about the future of flag football and what it means to young girls to be represented.