NJB: Newport-Mesa wins three straight over weekend

The Newport-Mesa sixth grade girls National Junior Basketball team

ripped out three straight wins to win the NJB Rawlings All-Net National

Tournament last weekend.

On Saturday morning at Chapman University, Newport-Mesa pulled out a

32-14 win over Escondido. Sami Field-Polisso led the way with 13 points,

while Ivy Melo added nine and Allie Duernberger chipped in seven. Laura

Boggein and Kaily Carich led the club with strong rebounding and solid

defense.

Saturday night at Tustin High, Newport-Mesa edged out a squad from

Natomas, 34-30. Erica Weedn led all scorers with 13 points, while Field-Polisso contributed 12 and Melo added nine. The defense was

anchored by Hilary Pool and Chelsea McCrea

Newport-Mesa made it three in a row with a 30-23 win over Fontana

Sunday at Orange Coast College. Field-Polisso had 11 points, while Meso

added seven. Laura Boggeln (six), Becca Turk (two) and Duernberger (two)

also contributed to Newport-Mesa’s success.