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Newport Harbor’s girls water polo team turned in a strong defensive effort Saturday to capture the Irvine SoCal Championships with a 6-5 victory against Corona del Mar in the final.

The Lady Sailors held Corona del Mar scoreless for the final 5:17 of the third period and the first 5:22 of the fourth en route to their first victory against the Sea Queens in four tries this season.

Newport Harbor also captured the prestigious, 32-team tournament for the first time since 2008  and the second time in school history.

Here’s the all-tournament team:

Outstanding Field Player: Rachel Fattal, Los Alamitos, Sr.

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