Boys water polo: Sailors win SoCal tourney

SANTA ANA - The Newport Harbor High boys water polo team earned a

dominating 10-3 championship-game triumph over SoCal (Foothill High)

Saturday to claim the SoCal Tournament title at Foothill High.

The Sailors led, 2-1, after one period, then scored all

foursecond-quarter goals to create a comfortable halftime cushion.

Peter Belden, who will be a senior next fall, scored four goals and added

three assists and four steals for the winners, who also got two goals

apiece from seniors-to-be Joey Snelgrove and Ryan Cook. Cook chipped in

three assists and two steals, while Snelgrove added two assists and one

steal.

Steven Jendrusina and Caine Littrel rounded out the scoring for Harbor

and each added an assist.

The Sailors received nine saves and three steals from goalie Shawn

Johnson.

Harbor, which previously won the Villa Park Tournament, advanced to the

title game by edging San Clemente, 8-7, in the semifinals.

Harbor emerged out of the B pool with victories over EAST (Esperanza), SD

Shore “B” and Miami.