Enjoy some photos from Thursday night’s TOC Championship game. Thanks for the incredible support and cheers from all of the parents, players, and friends! The Newport Spirit was definitely felt through the cheers, number of fans, and all of the wonderful posters.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Newport Harbor 2, Bonita 0
Newport Harbor needed only a second half goal from Sophie Evans to defeat a feisty Bonita girls’ field hockey team Monday at Harper School in the quarterfinals of the LA Field Hockey Association Tournament of Champions. Stephanie Storch added an insurance goal off an assist from senior Mary Yeager. The Sailors had 19 shots to Bonita’s 6, and kept their composure as the game turned physical in the second half. “I thought the girls played phenomenally well as a team, and stayed classy throughout”, said coach Amanda Boyer.
The Sailors (22-2, 9-1 in league) will appear in the semifinals on Wednesday, against host Harvard Westlake. Game time is TBA.
PROGRAM WIDE
Look for your Banquet Invitations in the mail! Save the Date: November 16.
VARSITY
Monday – Tournament of Champions Playoff Game vs. Bonita at Harper at 3:00 p.m. Be at the field at 1:45 p.m.
Tuesday – Practice at 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. and Team Dinner at the Zielinski Home.
Wednesday – Possibility of TOC Semi-Final Playoff Game: TBA
Thursday – Possibility of TOC Championship Game: TBA
Friday – Video Day. Be at Harper in uniform (white) at 3:00 p.m.
Monday (11/8) – Uniform Turn In at 3:30 p.m. Bring uniforms washed and clean to receive full deposit.
JUNIOR VARSITY
Attendance will be taken and noted.
Monday – Support Newport! Watch Varsity’s Tournament of Champions Playoff Game at Harper at 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Mandatory Work Day at Harper at 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday – Support Newport! Watch Varsity’s Possible TOC Semi-Final Playoff Game: TBA (Check the website!)
Thursday – Support Newport! Watch Varsity’s Possible TOC Championship Game: TBA (Check the website!)
Friday – Banquet Video Day. Be at Harper in uniform (white) at 2:30 p.m.
Monday (11/8) – Uniform Turn In at 3:45 p.m. Bring uniforms washed and clean to receive full deposit.
FROSH/SOPH
Attendance will be taken and noted.
Monday – Support Newport! Watch Varsity’s Tournament of Champions Playoff Game at Harper at 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday – Mandatory Work Day at Harper at 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday – Support Newport! Watch Varsity’s Possible TOC Semi-Final Playoff Game: TBA (Check the website!)
Thursday – Support Newport! Watch Varsity’s Possible TOC Championship Game: TBA (Check the website!)
Friday – Banquet Video Day. Be at Harper in uniform (white) at 2:00 p.m.
Monday (11/8) – Uniform Turn In at 4 p.m. Bring uniforms washed and clean to receive full deposit.