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JSerra ends Newport Harbor’s unbeaten run, wins third consecutive Southern California Division 1 regional boys water polo crown
JSerra High boasts several of the most significant streaks in California boys water polo history. In order for the Lions to extend another remarkable run Saturday, they had to avoid becoming the final chapter in the most noteworthy season ever achieved by the Newport Harbor program. Despite losing three... Read more
Newport Harbor outlasts JSerra to win third CIF-Southern Section Open Division boys water polo title
Newport Harbor knew that in order to get a third CIF-Southern Section Open Division boys water polo title, the biggest challenge for the Sailors would be to overcome reigning champion JSerra. Although Newport Harbor had won its first 30 matches in overwhelming and dominant fashion, in order to secure... Read more
Boys Water Polo Section Rankings
The high school boys water polo schedule has concluded the regular season all across the state, with the Southern Section playoffs already underway and all the remaining sections beginning postseason play this week. Here is a look at the top boys water polo programs in each of the seven... Read more
Boys Water Polo Section Rankings
The high school boys water polo schedule is wrapping up the regular season all across the state, with the final weekend of tournament competition helping prepare teams for the postseason and other meaningful matchups to determine playoff seeding scheduled in the days ahead. Here is a look at the... Read more
Newport Harbor boys water polo produces 11-goal run against rival JSerra to capture first North vs. South Challenge crown
Newport Harbor knew the journey to winning its first North vs. South Challenge boys water polo title, let alone completing an unbeaten regular-season schedule, would likely come as the result of a second showdown this fall against rival JSerra, with the teams meeting for the third consecutive year in... Read more
Newport Harbor boys water polo pursues first title at North vs. South Challenge
For all of the impressive achievements in the history of the Newport Harbor High boys water polo program, including 14 CIF-Southern Section championships and a pair of Southern California regional crowns, as well as victories at the South Coast, Elite 8 and Memorial Cup tournaments, there is one title... Read more
Newport Harbor boys water polo handles Harvard-Westlake to win second Elite 8 title in three years
There were a few moments during the annual Delfina Elite 8 boys water polo tournament when unbeaten Newport Harbor might have appeared inefficient, sluggish or lacking motivation. Unfortunately for the rest of the field, especially host Harvard-Westlake, those occasions were few during the three-day event, and usually followed by... Read more
Boys Water Polo Section Rankings
The high school boys water polo season continues to generate excitement all across the state, with several teams having already competed in multiple tournaments and other prestigious events and marquee matchups scheduled in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top boys water polo programs... Read more
Boys Water Polo Section Rankings
The high school boys water polo season continues to build momentum all across the state, with several teams having already competed in prestigious tournaments and other elite events and showdowns scheduled in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top boys water polo programs in... Read more
Newport Harbor halts JSerra’s 40-match winning streak, captures first South Coast tournament title since 2018
Newport Harbor halted a five-match losing streak against JSerra and ended a six-year drought without a championship at the South Coast boys water polo tournament Saturday with a 14-6 victory in the final at Corona del Mar High. Although Newport Harbor didn’t get to celebrate in its home pool... Read more
Cathedral Catholic holds off Mater Dei to capture third straight Dave Mohs Memorial crown
For all the memorable matchups involving the girls volleyball programs at Cathedral Catholic and Mater Dei, including four showdowns in the past 13 months, the latest chapter Saturday in the championship bracket of the Dave Mohs Memorial Tournament might have been the most spectacular showcase yet. The past two... Read more
Boys Water Polo Section Rankings
The high school boys water polo season is underway all across the state, with several teams having already competed in elite tournaments and other marquee events and showdowns scheduled in the days and weeks ahead. Here is a look at the top boys water polo programs in each of... Read more