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.
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