Girls Water Polo

2009-2010 SEASON

Daily Pilot Articles 

Sailors let it slip away. Up by four goals at half against powerhouse Dos Pueblos, Newport Harbor is shut out in second half and falls in Division I final. Saturday, February 27, 2010

Harbor seeks revenge. No. 2-seeded Sailors look to ruin top-seeded Dos Pueblos’ undefeated season tonight in CIF Division I title game. Saturday, February 27, 2010

Newport wins Battle. Sailors advance to Saturday’s Division I championship match after getting past Back Bay rival Corona del Mar. Thursday, February 25, 2010

Gilchrist calms Barnett. Senior two-meter player scores two late goals to help ease coach in quarterfinal win over Santa Barbara. February 20, 2010

Sailors, CdM onward. Newport Harbor, Sea Kings open with victories in CIF Division I to move on to Friday’s quarterfinals. Thursday, February 18, 2010

Back Bay rivals both given seeds. Newport Harbor is No. 2 and CdM No. 3 in CIF Southern Section Division I playoffs, set for Wednesday. February 16, 2010

Sailors fail to find groove. Newport Harbor loses twice Saturday and finishes fourth in the Irvine Southern California Championships. February 7, 2010

DAILY PILOT ATHLETE OF THE WEEK - Burger keeps Sailors steady. Senior goalkeeper anchors a defense that helps Newport Harbor girls remain among elite in CIF Division I. January  23, 2010

Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions. January 17, 2010

Sailors wipe out Chargers. Gilchrist’s five goals lead Newport to impressive win over Edison that gives Tars control of Sunset League. January 14, 2010

DAILY PILOT ATHLETE OF THE WEEK - Gilchrist makes things break Tars’ way. Senior two-meter standout makes waves in the pool, and also rides them against world-class competition. Janurary 9, 2010

Newport edges Los Al. Jackson scores game-winner in first overtime period and Sailors hold off Griffins in key Sunset League triumph. January 6, 2010 

Harbor’s offense rolling. Sailors qualify for the semifinals of Holiday Cup after scoring 33 goals in first two games of tournament. December 31, 2009

Tars stay ahead of Sea Kings. Newport Harbor, Corona del Mar appear headed in different directions in Battle of the Bay, as Sailors start slow, but come out on top Friday. December 18, 2009

Sailors outlast Knights. Gilchrist and Klippert score four goals each in Newport Harbor’s road victory against Foothill on Friday night. December 11, 2009

OCVarsity/Register 

Newport Harbor starts strong, but Dos Pueblos wins title. The Sailors dominate the first half but end up losing in the Division 1 final, 8-7. February 27, 2010

CIF girls water polo: DIVISION 1 Final Preview:  No. 2 NEWPORT HARBOR (25-5) vs. No. 1 DOS PUEBLOS (30-0), 6:30 p.m.

Can Newport Harbor combo win big again? February 26, 2010

Klippert turns offensive in Newport Harbor victory. February 24, 2010

Newport Harbor makes statement against Los Al. Wrapping up the Santa Barbara TOC, January 19, 2010

Sunset showdown: Pre-match analysis of Los Al-Newport. Janurary 5, 2010

Newport Harbor finds bright side in loss to Dos Pueblos. The Sailors fall in the finals of the Holiday Cup. December 31, 2009

Newport Harbor makes it look easy. December 18, 2009

O.C. girls water polo preseason poll.The teams and players to watch in the 2009-10 season. November 30, 2009

Press-Telegram, Long Beach

Sailors take 1st shot on Griffins. GIRLS WATER POLO: Newport Harbor pulls out victory at home in overtime in league opener.January 6, 2010

GIRLS WATER POLO ATHLETE OF THE WEEK - Kaleigh Gilchrist (1-18-10)

Newport Harbor emerges as major Division I contender. The top-ranked Sailors lose to Dos Pueblos, 6-5, in Santa Barbara TOC, January 16, 2010

O.C. showdown in Santa Barbara TOC semifinals. No. 1 Newport Harbor will take on No. 2 Los Alamitos for the second time in two weeks. January 15, 2010

Newport Harbor surges into Tournament of Champions. January 14, 2010

No. 1 Newport Harbor thrashes Edison. January 13, 2010

Newport Harbor works late, downs Los Alamitos. Janurary 7, 2010

OC Varsity / Register Articles 

Sailors silenced in final. Goalie Hill records 17 saves to help Dos Pueblos stuff Newport Harbor in Holiday Cup championship game. December 31, 2009