King – Go Cardinals!

Newport Harbor Field Hockey Alum Sydney King, who plays goalkeeper in Division 1 Field Hockey for University of Louisville, was added to the ‘Big East’ Honor Roll for her play this past week where she posted a 1.49 goals against average with 12 saves in a 3-2 overtime win over No. 20 Old Dominion and a 2-1 victory against Northeastern. Syd, great job and best of luck in the rest of your season!

Click here to read more about Sydney.

Stix Weekly

PROGRAM WIDE
– The Car Wash was a great success! Thanks to all who helped out!
– We apologize for the delay on the backpacks, they were shipped on 9/13 so we are hoping to have them Monday!
– Make sure to check out photos from different team photographers on our Flickr account: newportharborfieldhockey

VARSITY
Monday – Practice at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Team Dinner at the Nilsson Home.
Tuesday – First League Game! Home Game vs. Marina at 3:15 p.m. at Davidson Field. Be at the field at 2:00 p.m. ready to set up the field and warm up.
Wednesday – Practice at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday – Away game at Fountain Valley High School at 3:15 p.m. Bus departs at 1:45 p.m.
Friday – Practice at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

JUNIOR VARSITY
Monday – Practice at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Team Dinner hosted by the Singer and Kennedy families.
Tuesday – First League Game! Home Game vs. Marina at 4:15 p.m. at Davidson Field. Be at the field at 3:00 p.m. ready to set up the field and warm up.
Wednesday – Practice at 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday – Away game at Fountain Valley High School at 4:30 p.m. Bus departs at 1:45 p.m.
Friday – Practice at 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

FROSH/SOPH
Monday – Practice at 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Team Dinner at hosted by the Rausch family.
Tuesday – Away game at Glendora HS at 4:30 p.m. Bus departs at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday – Practice at 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday – Away game at Edison HS at 4:15 p.m. Bus departs at 3:00 p.m.
Friday –  Practice at 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

NHFH Gear

On Friday after practice we will be selling merchandise from past season for a discounted price. Sweatshirts will be $10, t-shirts and sweatpants will be $5. The remaining gear will be sold at the Car Wash on Saturday.

Many parents have been asking about t-shirts and hats. We have new parent t-shirts for $15 that will be available at the Car Wash and the Tuesday home game.

Stix Weekly

PROGRAM WIDE
– Car Wash Fundraiser is this weekend! Saturday, September 21 at 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fundraising is due by Friday, September 20.
– Backpacks have been shipped! We are just waiting for them to arrive.
– Finish Strong Campaign: Some parents had asked to have the option to donate electronically – thanks to Booster Treasurer Sara Muenchow for setting up a pay pal account! You can now click the ‘Donate’ button on the right side of the website.

VARSITY
Monday – Practice at 3 – 5 p.m. and team dinner at the Blanchfield home.
Tuesday –  Home Game vs. Chaminade at 3:15 p.m. at Davidson Field. Be at the field at 2:00 p.m. ready to set up the field and warm up.
Wednesday – Practice at 3 – 5 p.m.
Thursday – Away game at Harvard Westlake at 3:15 p.m. Release time is 12:50, bus departs at 12:55.
Friday – Practice at 3 – 5 p.m.
Saturday – Car Wash. Players will be there from 8:10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Each player must bring 4 towels for drying.

JUNIOR VARSITY
Monday – Practice at 3 – 5 p.m. and team dinner hosted by the Porteous and Yokoyama families.
Tuesday – Home game vs. Chaminade at 4:30 p.m. at Davidson Field. Players are to be at the field at 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday – Practice at 3 – 5 p.m.
Thursday – Away game at Harvard Westlake at 4:30 p.m. Release time is 12:50, bus departs at 12:55.
Friday – Practice at 3 – 5 p.m.
Saturday – Car Wash. Players will be there from 8:10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Each player must bring 4 towels for drying.

FROSH/SOPH
Monday – Practice at 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. and team dinner at the Lukosky home.
Tuesday – Home game vs. Edison at 3:15 p.m at Harper Field. Be at the field at 2:00 p.m. ready to set up the field and warm up.
Wednesday – Practice at 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Thursday – Away game at Huntington Beach High School at 4:30 p.m. Meet at the bus at 2:45 p.m.
Friday – Practice at 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday – Car Wash. Players will be there from 8:10 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Each player must bring 4 towels for drying.

Game Recap

Newport Harbor Varsity Field Hockey won the consolation bracket at the Otay Ranch Tournament after losing 0-4 to Cathedral Catholic on the turf field in the quarterfinals.

After a scoreless game against Bonita Vista, the Sailors won in the third round of sudden victory strokes with a shot by Alex Palmer. Goalkeeper Cailynn Smethurst made three saves during the strokes.

The Sailors beat Otay Ranch High School 1-0 with a goal by Caroline Gels, assisted by Sophie Templin.