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GIRLS WATER POLO

O.C. TOP 10

(Records through Dec. 18)

1. Orange Lutheran (4-0)

Reigning O.C. player of the year Lauren Steele posted a “see ya” on social media to high school. The stellar goalie is headed to UCLA.

2. Foothill (3-1)

Deirdre Murphy scored four goals in the Knights’ 11-10 loss in overtime against San Marcos last week. The reigning SoCal champion struggled with exclusions but Coach Paden Mitchell praised his team’s effort.

3. Newport Harbor (5-1)

Freshman Gabby Alexson scored the winning goal as the Sailors opened the Surf League with an 11-10 win against Laguna Beach last week.

4. Mater Dei (4-1)

Senior Hadley Harbilas, one of the Monarchs’ top field players, announced her commitment to Princeton. Goalie Sophia Bunnell, a transfer from Santa Margarita, committed to Michigan.

5. Laguna Beach (3-4)

The Breakers lost to Newport Harbor and Oaks Christian by matching scores of 11-10 last week. Ava Knepper netted four goals against Newport Harbor.

6. Corona del Mar (6-0)

Sea Queens’ coach Marc Hunt encounters his first Battle of the Bay match at Newport Harbor on Saturday.

7. JSerra (3-2)

The Lions handled Huntington Beach 13-2 last week.

8. San Clemente (4-3)

The Tritons take on Division 1 foe Schurr in a nonleague match Friday.

9. Santa Margarita (7-3)

The Eagles don’t return to action until Jan. 10 against Orange Lutheran in their Trinity League opener.

10. Beckman (5-3)

The Patriots enter the Top 10 after placing second to fellow Division 2 contender Alta Loma at the Chino Hills tournament. Beckman lost 9-8.

Please send water polo news to Dan Albano at [email protected] or @ocvarsityguy

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