Newport defeats rival CdM, 4-3

NEWPORT BEACH - A third-period goal was the difference for host

Newport Harbor High’s girls water polo team as it squeaked past Back Bay

rival Corona del Mar, 4-3, on Thursday in a nonleague game that was

otherwise dead even.

Kyndra Cox led the Sailors (8-1) with two goals, and Erin Ball and

Kathryn Belden each scored for Newport.

Danielle Carlson, Melinda Tucker and Daniela DiGiacoma scored for CdM

(4-5).

NONLEAGUE

Newport Harbor 4, Corona del Mar 3

Corona del Mar 2 0 0 1 - 3

Newport Harbor 2 0 1 1 - 4

Corona del Mar: Carlson 1, Tucker 1, DiGiacoma 1. Saves: Hendrickson 10.

Newport Harbor: Cox 2, Ball 1, Belden 1. Saves: Deyden 7.