Chan at Penn State

A note from Newport Harbor Field Hockey alumni Lauren Chandler on playing club field hockey at Penn State. The varsity team received a good luck from Lauren over speakerphone right before the championship game last Thursday. Great to hear from you Lauren!

“I am playing on the Penn State Field Hockey team for the season of 2010 and I love it! Im not going to lie, it is definitely not the same as Harbor. However, it fits into my schedule perfectly! I get to go to practice, socials, THON canning trips, and so much more. The girls are all so crazy and yet so down to earth. A plus bonus is we get to play on Varsity’s beautiful turf field…no big deal. It is amazing. I love being able to play club because I still get to play field hockey while enjoying college. It was a great decision for me to try out for the team. It gets me involved and keeps me in shape. I love playing and I hope all of those seniors out there are considering applying at the beautiful Penn State, home of Joepa and the Nittany Lion! WE ARE…PENN STATE!!!!”

The Stix Weekly

PROGRAM WIDE
Our last stix weekly of the season! Just a few things to note:
– Uniform turn-in is on Monday, November 8. Bring a clean uniforms and skirt to receive your full deposit.
Varsity – 3:30 p.m.
Junior Varsity – 3:45 p.m.
Frosh/Soph – 4 p.m.
– Amanda has communicated with the Athletic Office regarding which sport each player will be going to; it is the player’s responsibility to find out details for her respective sport.
– Please make sure to RSVP for the banquet by November 11.

TOC Champions!

The Daily Pilot‘s report on last night:

Tars win TOC title again

HUNTINGTON BEACH — This time the Newport Harbor High field hockey team did not leave much drama in winning its third straight Los Angeles Field Hockey Assn. Tournament of Champions title.

The Sailors handled rival Huntington Beach, 2-0, beating the Oilers for the third straight time in the championship match. Newport won after a penalty-stroke shootout in 2008 and last year the Tars scored a 1-0 victory in the final.

Thursday night was a different story, as senior Taylor Cordeiro scored in the first half off an assist from sophomore Jane Layton. Junior Sophie Evans netted the insurance goal {off an assist from senior Beth Barnard} in the second half for the Sailors, who shared the Sunset League title with the Oilers.

Newport Harbor Coach Amanda Boyer, a former player at the school, said her defense played outstanding with senior goalie Sydney King (nine saves) leading the way.

Senior Stephanie Storch shared tournament MVP honors with Brooke Berns of Huntington Beach.

King, senior Madeline Storch and junior Courtney McIntosh earned all-tournament honors.

“They were ecstatic but also sad for it to be over because they have such a strong bond,” Boyer said of her team. “They were able to beat Huntington physically and mentally. They played with complete heart and that’s what made them rise to the occasion, for the love of the game and for the love of each other.”

This was the first time Newport Harbor won TOC, Sunset League, Orange County tournament (shared with HB) and Highlander Cup (San Diego) titles since 2003 when Boyer played for the Sailors.

TOC Update

Tournament of Champions Semi-Final Game Scores:
Newport Harbor 1, Harvard Westlake 0
Huntington Beach 3, Glendora 0

Newport plays Huntington Beach for the Tournament of Champions Title tonight at 6:45 p.m. at Huntington Beach High School in the Stadium. All are welcome to attend; JV and Frosh/Soph players are expected to be there to cheer their Varsity team on. There is no charge to get into the stadium, but donations will be taken for a ‘Play for the Cure’ night. Go Newport!

Game Recap

Newport Harbor 1, Harvard-Westlake 0

NORTH HOLLYWOOD — Taylor Cordeiro scored the game-winning goal in 7 vs. 7 overtime Wednesday to lift the Sailors into the final of the L.A. Field Hockey Assn. Tournament of Champions. Cordeiro scored off of a shot by Stephanie Storch, passed by Mary Yeager on a penalty corner.

Newport Harbor (23-2) plays Huntington Beach, who beat Glendora 3-0 in their semi-final, in the championship game today at Huntington Beach High at 6:45 p.m. The Sailors are seeking their third straight title.

Thanks to the parents and fans who made the drive to come support in the heat at Harvard Westlake! And also to the JV players who joined the girls on the bus to cheer them on.

TOC Update

Tourament of Champions Quarter-Final Game Scores:
Newport 2, Bonita 0
Harvard Westlake 2, Marina 1
Glendora 2, Fountain Valley 1
Huntington Beach 5, Chaminade 1

Newport plays at Harvard Westlake tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. The team will meet for the bus at 12:45 pm. We tried to get the game changed to a later time, but Harvard Westlake could not accommodate. Sorry for any inconveniences.

Huntington Beach High School will host the third place game at 5:15 p.m. and the championship game at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday evening in the stadium.