Laguna Beach water polo defender Sydney Saxe, a co-captain and three-year varsity starter, has committed to Princeton, Breakers coach Ethan Damato announced.

Saxe is one of the top defenders in the county but also netted 30 goals last season for the Division 1 contenders. She also plays for the powerful SET club.

Last season, Princeton reached the NCAA tournament, finishing sixth en route to a 29-win season.

The Tigers’ recruiting highlights from the class of 2012 included All-County center Diana Murphy of Corona del Mar and goalie Ashleigh Johnson from Florida.

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