Sage Hill seeks a double

Newport field hockey also in playoff action.A historic sweep could be brewing for Sage Hill School.

Both the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams have a chance to wrap up Academy League titles in today’s league championships at Irvine Regional Park in Orange.

The boys’ team won the title in 2003, but for the girls’ squad, it could be a first in the program’s young history.

Entering with a 10-0 league record, history could definitely be brewing.

“If everybody runs a solid race, I’d say we’re definitely considered the favorite team,” Lightning Coach Nate Miller said about his girls’ squad.

Sage Hill’s best finish in league on the girls’ side is fourth.

The boys enter today’s race 9-1 in league, with the one loss to Whitney. In two meetings this season, the Lightning and Whitney have split victories.

“I anticipate a highly contested match,” Miller said. “I’m sure they’ll be gunning for us, but I think we’re prepared and I think the team’s pumped for this.”

Sophomore Connor Rose leads the boys’ squad, while sophomore Katie McKeon leads the girls.

Rose, who finished 11th at last year’s league finals, will likely battle with St. Margaret’s Cole Pavlovich for the top spot, Miller said.

McKeon, also considered a favorite, will be looking to defend her title from last year.

The girls’ varsity race is scheduled for 3 p.m., with the boys to follow at 3:45 p.m.

* In field hockey action, Newport Harbor plays host to Chaminade in the first round of the Los Angeles Field Hockey Assn. Tournament of Champions.

The Sailors (25-1, 8-2 in the Sunset League), who won the tournament championship two years ago, are seeking their sixth straight title game appearance.

Newport Harbor is led by senior captains Sasha Grumman and Danica Kalmeach.

The Sailors defeated Chaminade, 2-0, earlier in the season.

“It should be an interesting game,” Sailors Coach Piper Phillips said. The game is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. at Harper Community Center.

* The Vanguard University women’s soccer team also opens postseason play when the Lions travel to Westmont College for a first-round game in the NAIA Region II playoffs.

The Lions (10-5-2) tied for fifth place in the Golden State Athletic Conference.