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Girls water polo: Back Bay rivals to clash for Irvine SoCal title

February 4th, 2012, 1:19 pm by

Back Bay rivals Corona del Mar and Newport Harbor are set to clash in the finals of the Irvine SoCal girls water polo championships at 3:15 p.m. at the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center in Irvine.

The Sea Queens and Lady Sailors also are ranked  first-second in Orange County and CIF Division 1. Corona del Mar is 3-0 against Newport Harbor this season, including a triumph in the finals of the Santa Barbara TOC.

In the semifinals today, Newport Harbor held Laguna Beach to a 1 for 6 effort on the power-play en route to a 7-4 victory. Presley Pender and Avery Peterson each scored twice.

Earlier, Corona del Mar defeated Foothill, 11-8, behind 14 saves by Alex Musselman and four second-half by Diana Murphy.

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Girls water polo: Semifinals set for Irvine SoCal Championships

February 3rd, 2012, 9:52 pm by

Here is the lineup for Saturday’s semifinals at the Irvine Southern California girls water polo championships at Woollett:

10 a.m. — Corona del Mar vs. Foothill, 10 a.m. – Teams’ first meeting of the season could be the best match of the regular season

11 a.m. — Newport Harbor vs. Laguna Beach, 11 a.m. – Newport beat Laguna and Yoshi Andersen, left, in double sudden-death overtime last week. Will this one be epic once again?

The championship match is set for 3:15 p.m.

Girls water polo: Great Eight bound for Irvine SoCal quarterfinals

February 2nd, 2012, 10:30 pm by

Here are the quarterfinal matches for Friday at the Irvine Southern California girls water polo championships: (all matches start at 6 p.m.)

At CdM: CdM vs. Edison – third time this season

At Irvine: Newport vs. surging Dos Pueblos – first time this season

At Irvine: Los Al vs. Laguna Beach – first time this season

At Foothill: Santa Barbara vs. Foothill (Holiday Cup finalists)

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Morning roundup: What’s new on OCVarsity.com (2-2-12)

February 2nd, 2012, 8:27 am by

Click here to view the slide show OCVarsity Hot Shots: Mater Dei vs. Orange Lutheran

Here are new stories on the main OCVarsity site that you might have missed while surfing this blog:

Signing Day in pictures: Part 1

Signing Day in pictures: Part 2

Boys basketball: Mater Dei beat Orange Lutheran, 90-65

Boys basketball: OCVarsity Hot Shots: Mater Dei vs. Orange Lutheran

Girls soccer: Villa Park beat Foothill, 1-0

Boys soccer: Servite beats St. John Bosco, wins Trinity title

Girls water polo: Seedings at stake at this weekend’s Irvine Southern California Championships

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Water polo recruiting: El Toro’s Fuentes joins forces with teammates at UCLA

February 1st, 2012, 12:26 pm by

El Toro All-County attacker Joey Fuentes signed Wednesday with UCLA, he confirmed in a text message moments ago.

The talented left-hander joins El Toro teammates Garrett Danner and Logan Chappell in UCLA’s impressive recruiting class. Coach Adam Wright also has commitments from Mater Dei’s Anthony Daboub and Patrick Woepse.

Check out Signing Day Central

Water polo recruiting: Laguna Beach defender signs with UC Santa Barbara

February 1st, 2012, 10:29 am by

Laguna Beach water polo defender Samer Alkateb (6-4, 210) has signed with UC Santa Barbara, Breakers coach Ethan Damato reports.

Alkateb emerged as one of Orange County’s diamond in the rough-type recruits. He’s a big guy who defends well enough to help a MPSF program.

UC Santa Barbara is having a nice run in Orange County. They also have a commitment from Huntington Beach attacker Max Schultz. Smart recruiting.

Check out Signing Day Central

Boys water polo: El Toro goalie Danner headed to Westwood

January 31st, 2012, 11:42 pm by

Two-time All-County water polo goalie Garrett Danner of El Toro has committed to UCLA, he said in a text message Tuesday.

Danner had narrowed his choices to the Bruins, USC or Cal.

“I felt it was the best fit for me as a student and as a player,” Danner said of selecting the Bruins. “UCLA also has an amazing campus. I really like (Coach) Adam Wright and (assistant) Dan Leyson. They are both great coaches and I feel they can help me reach my full potential as a goalie.”

The ultra-quick Danner is great get for the Bruins. The senior not only block shots but is an outstanding passer. He also has shown the ability to adjust as need. He should only getter better in college.

Please send water polo recruiting news to Dan Albano at dalbano@ocregister.com

Water polo: Mater Dei’s Bonanni commits to Stanford

January 31st, 2012, 11:16 am by

Mater Dei water polo standout Bret Bonanni — a two-time Register player of the year and one of the top recruits to come out of the Orange County in years — has committed to Stanford, the senior said in an exclusive interview Tuesday morning with OCVarsity.com pool side at Mater Dei.

Regarded as the top high school player in the nation, the U.S. junior national team attacker picked Coach John Vargas’ Stanford program over UCLA.

“I’m going to be playing at Stanford University,” Bonanni said. “I just felt overall that Stanford was just the best fit for me. I love UCLA. I love all the guys. I love everything about it but I just felt, overall, for what I want to do my in life and to accomplish my goals, that Stanford was the best fit for me.”

Tune back tonight around 10 p.m. for OCVarsity’s video interview with Bret Bonanni and Mater Dei coach Chris Segesman.

Bonanni is a huge get for Stanford and will form a lethal duo with Stanford sophomore center Alex Bowen. Bonanni is expected to sign his letter of intent on Wednesday morning – on National Signing Day.

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Morning roundup: What’s new on OCVarsity.com (1-31-12)

January 31st, 2012, 8:00 am by

2012 Fab 15 team: Top recruits in the West

Here are new stories on the main OCVarsity site that you might have missed while surfing this blog:

Slide show: A look back at Signing Day 2011

Steve Fryer: Strong Nike Extravaganza ahead

Girls basketball: Nike event puts top teams in spotlight

Boys soccer: Valencia beats Tustin, 4-1, keeps pace with Kennedy in title chase

Girls soccer: Ocean View beat Segerstrom, 2-1, to land on top in Golden West

Boys scholar-athlete of the week: Alex Imhof, La Habra High School

Girls scholar-athlete of the week: Annalise Morgan, Godinez High School

Boys basketball athlete of the week: Jimmy Jackson, Cypress High School.

Boys basketball: O.C. Top 10

Girls basketball athlete of the week: Karlie Samuelson, Edison

Girls basketball: O.C. Top 10

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OCVarsity Top 10: Wonder goal!

January 30th, 2012, 7:19 pm by

Highlights include a wonder goal in girls soccer, a spinning reverse goal in girls water polo, long range 3-pointers in boys basketball, and more!

Some highlights used for the OCVarsity Top 10 were provided by the “SportZone” from Cox channel 3. You can catch a new episode Monday nights at 7:30 p.m.

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Water polo recruiting: Esperanza defender commits to Navy

January 30th, 2012, 6:55 pm by

Esperanza All-CIF water polo defender Luke MacLellan has committed to Navy, his father, Don, reports.

MacLellan, a four-year starter for the Aztecs, racked up 111 goals, 112 steals and 67 assists last season.

Please send water polo recruiting news to Dan Albano at dalbano@ocregister.com

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Water polo recruiting: Aliso Niguel attacker commits to Air Force

January 30th, 2012, 8:34 am by

High-scoring Aliso Niguel water polo attacker Andy Santala has committed to Air Force, Wolverines coach Justin Ferdinand reports.

Santala scored 97 goals this past season for Aliso Niguel and was a first-team All-CIF Division 3 pick.

The senior is a good-get for Air Force.

Please send water polo recruiting news to Dan Albano at dalbano@ocregister.com

 

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