High School Roundup

NEWPORT BEACH — In the third set of Newport Harbor High’s win over Laguna Beach Thursday night, Coach Dan Glenn provided a moment that showed a reason why the Sailors are so good.

The Newport Harbor coach in his 24th year keeps pushing his team. When the Sailors celebrated too early after a tip that was nearly dug and returned, Glenn bolted from his seat and told his girls to be aware before turning away from the action.

The Sailors lost that set, but returned to dominance for a 25-20, 25-13, 23-25, 25-14 nonleague win. Glenn appears to have another good team, this one actually looks special. The Sailors, ranked No. 1 in CIF Southern Section Division I-AA, improved to 12-3 and continued to carry the momentum from this past weekend’s Durango Fall Classic in Las Vegas. That’s where Newport Harbor was runner-up, losing in the final to Archbishop Mitty, ranked No. 1 in the nation by ESPN RISE FAB 50. The Sailors are ranked No. 5.

But Glenn did not appear content after the win against Laguna Beach.

“We’re playing with a lot of confidence,” he said. “But we still have a lot to work on.”

They’re also not the favorite in the Sunset League, he said. Los Alamitos is the defending league champ, he said.

Against the Breakers, the Sailors at times looked like champions. Senior Kirby Burnham led the way with 22 kills and 17 digs. Senior Katey Thompson had 13 kills and two blocks, while Mackenzie Campbell added 24 assists, four digs and two aces.

— Steve Virgen

GIRLS’ GOLF

Estancia 227, Laguna Beach 237

COSTA MESA — The Eagles earned a crucial Orange Coast League win Thursday at Costa Mesa Golf & Country Club’s Mesa Linda course.

Ashley Peters shot four-over-par 39, while Kim Haycraft (42), Jeana de Arakal (47), Nicole Irigoyen (49) and Emily Leahy (50) also contributed to Estancia (11-2, 4-0 in league)

Newport Harbor 205, Marina 229

HUNTINGTON BEACH — Senior Lauren Draganza earned medalist honors after shooting a four-over-par 39 in a Sunset League match at Meadowlark Golf Club Thursday.

Newport Harbor improved to 10-0, 4-0 in league.

Lindsey Hanna, Morgan Moody and Charlotte Skjonsby each finished shot 40 and Casey Jones had a 46.

FIELD HOCKEY

Newport Harbor 2,

Huntington Beach 0

COSTA MESA — Sophomore Courtney McIntosh and junior Megan Case scored for the Sailors in the Sunset League game Thursday at Harper Community Center.

Junior Sydney King made four saves to preserve the shutout for the Sailors (5-1, 2-0 in league).

Claire Ramser had an assist for the winners in a rematch of last year’s final of the Tournament of Champions.

GIRLS’ TENNIS

Newport Harbor 15, Edison 3

NEWPORT BEACH – No. 1 singles Samantha Stalder swept, as did the No. 1 doubles team Christina Young and Ricki Archie for the Sailors in their Sunset League opener Thursday.

Seniors Maddie Beck and Hannah Toohey substituted in to win, 7-6 (4), for the Sailors (6-3).

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL

Estancia def. Irvine

IRVINE — Junior Lilly McLendon had 16 kills to help the Eagles prevail, 25-23, 25-23, 18-25, 25-23, in the nonleague road match Thursday.

Seniors Shona Lamb (35 assists) and Amanda Watson (38 digs) also helped the Eagles improve to 9-9.

Estancia opens Orange Coast League action Tuesday at cross-town rival Costa Mesa.

Corona del Mar def. Mater Dei

CORONA DEL MAR – Hailey Senske had 14 kills for the Sea Kings in their 25-20, 25-20, 26-24 nonleague win Thursday.

Madie Smith had 34 assists, Sydney Brombal added 11 digs and Megan Griffin had five digs for CdM (9-3).

GIRLS’ GOLF

Corona del Mar 216, San Juan Hills 253

NEWPORT BEACH – Caitlin Shinohara shot six-over-par 41 for medalist honors during the Sea Kings’ Pacific Coast League win at Newport Beach Country Club Thursday.

Ashley Varner shot 42, while Tess Crane and Grace Kim both shot 44 and Amanda Johnson shot 45 for CdM (5-7, 3-2 in league).