LOCAL NOTES

Dylan Bird, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound defensive end from San Clemente, has committed to Utah, San Clemente Coach Mark McElroy said Monday.

Bird was the South Coast League’s defensive player of the year and a first-team all-county selection last season for the Tritons.

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Orange Coast College quarterback Chad Collins has signed to play football at Eastern Kentucky, OCC Coach Bill Workman said.

Teammate Dave Brown, a linebacker, has signed with Emporia (Kan.) State, and offensive lineman Don Douglass has selected Tulsa.

Collins (6-2, 200), from Trabuco Hills High, was an All-Mission Central performer last year, when he threw for 1,332 yards and nine touchdowns with eight interceptions.

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Servite boys’ volleyball Coach Mike Tomlinson has resigned, Athletic Directory Larry Walker said. Tomlinson has relocated to Phoenix for personal reasons, Walker said.