Monthly Archives: October 2016

Stix Weekly

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This is the last Stix Weekly – what an amazing season! Thank you for your incredible support, participation, and for ‘going with the flow’ over the past few months.

PROGRAM WIDE
– The Banquet Invitation will be posted online very soon, but be sure to save the date: Tuesday, November 15 at 6:00 p.m.

VARSITY
Monday – Banquet Video Day at 2:15 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Student Center in white uniform with sweaters.
Wednesday – Program Day and Uniform Turn In, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. at Harper. Uniform & Practice Pennie must be washed and clean to receive full deposit. You must be there for the entire time unless you are attending soccer tryouts.

JUNIOR VARSITY
Monday – Banquet Video Day at 2:45 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Student Center in white uniform with sweaters.
Wednesday – Program Day and Uniform Turn In, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. at Harper. Uniform & Practice Pennie must be washed and clean to receive full deposit. You must be there for the entire time unless you are attending soccer tryouts.

FROSH/SOPH
Monday – Banquet Video Day at 3:15 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Student Center in white uniform with sweaters.
Wednesday – Program Day and Uniform Turn In, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. at Harper. Uniform & Practice Pennie must be washed and clean to receive full deposit. You must be there for the entire time unless you are attending soccer tryouts.

TOC Champions

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As seen in the Daily Pilot:

Porteous puts Tars on top

By Barry Faulkner
Click here to view the photo gallery.

WESTMINSTER – After 61 minutes of tight-fisted ferocity, it was the power unleashed by one of the most accomplished finesse players on the field that ended the Tournament of Champions field hockey final on Saturday at Westminster High.

Newport Harbor High senior forward Mckenzie Porteous, whose petite physique usually prompts her to operate in space, used those instincts to put herself in perfect position to score the overtime game-winner in the 1-0 triumph over Edison.

The opportunity came about 81 seconds into the 10-minute seven-on-seven overtime period, after the Sailors (18-1-4) sent a ball from near midfield into the attacking zone, where Porteous usually wreaks havoc with her speed and ball-handling ability.

Porteous ran onto the ball and sent it ahead to senior tri-captain Katie Singer, who collected the pass in front, settled the ball onto her stick in shooting position, then began trying desperately to push the ball past Edison goalie Kaylie Thompson, who had come out to take away any comfort zone with which to attempt a shot.

After players from both teams entered the fray to try to move the ball, it popped backward toward the top of the circle, where Porteous was strategically positioned. The Sailors’ scoring leader drew back her stick and whacked a bullet into the lower right corner of the cage to end the scoreless deadlock and trigger a joyous celebration by the Sailors players and their fans.

The goal, just 81 seconds into the extra session, gave the Sailors their sixth T of C crown, their first since 2011, when they last made the final.

Newport Harbor, which lost to two-time-defending champion Edison in the semifinals the last two years, went 2-0-1 in three games against the Chargers this season.

Saturday’s win extended the Sailors’ unbeaten streak to 17 games (15-0-2) since they suffered their only loss, a 1-0 setback Sept. 20 to Sunset League champion Huntington Beach, past which Edison advanced via penalty strokes after a 2-2 deadlock in the semifinals.

Huntington Beach (18-1-3) defeated Harvard-Westlake, 1-0, in Saturday’s third-place game, thanks to a goal by sophomore Elle Saccacio with just more than six minutes remaining.

Newport Harbor, the Sunset League runner-up, took each of the five short corners awarded in regulation.

Thompson made two saves and Newport Harbor goalie Sara Sheldon had one, as the rare crosses that rolled in and out of the attacking area largely found only defenders’ sticks.

But Porteous, whose speed, skill and determination frequently allow her to create her own shots, as well as finish assists from her teammates, said finalizing on Saturday required patience.

“It was kind of hectic,” Porteous said. “I just kind of waited back [near the top of the circle] because I knew if the ball did come out, someone needed to be back there. When that happened, I just shot it and, luckily, it went in. That was the most important goal I’ve ever had; just winning the whole thing for my team and everything. Everyone running and celebrating after was just really special.”

Singer shared tournament MVP honors with Edison senior defender Riley Wester, while Porteous was joined on the all-tournament team by teammates Katie Hendrix, a senior defender, as well as senior midfielder and tri-captain Mollie Crook.

Crook and Singer scored goals in the Tars’ 2-1 semifinal triumph at Harvard-Westlake Thursday.

The Sailors’ third playoff win in five days gave Edison, the third-place team from the Sunset League, a 2-2 record in its four straight T of C final appearances.

“I told my players they have nothing to feel badly about,” Edison Coach Rebecca Antongiorgi said. “I’m so proud of this group. Honestly, they reached beyond themselves. I told them I’ve coached a lot of talented groups [in six seasons], but this is the group I’m most proud for, in terms of how hard they fought and the resilience they showed through all the injuries and distractions we had this season.

“That was a great follow-up shot [by Porteous], right to the corner and hard,” Antongiorgi said. “And, it was a great ball into the circle when we were in transition.”

Newport Harbor Coach Amanda Boyer said her team is always comfortable in the seven-on-seven format, a change from the 11-on-11 configuration in regulation.

“We always stress taking advantage in transition, and when you go seven-on-seven, the field really opens up,” Boyer said.

Newport’s defense was led by Hendrix, senior Hayden Allen, junior Rylee Warmington and sophomore Delaney Knipp.

Also noteworthy for the Sailors were midfielders Georgia Yokoyama, a senior tri-captain, sophomore Chloe Baglu, and senior forward Kendall Machado, as well as senior reserves Bridget Nolan, Katie Robinson, and junior Sam Kerrigan.

Senior defender Jordan Marcy, a co-captain along with Wester, as well as junior defender Gretchen Kirkreit and senior midfielder Corryn Cook were additional Edison all-tournament picks.

Huntington Beach seniors Sydney Beale and Lilly Mattes, as well as junior Lindsay Kenefick also made the all-tournament team.

TOC: Semi-Finals

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Congratulations to Newport Harbor Varsity Field Hockey for the win on Tuesday against Glendora. The team advances to the semi-finals on Thursday at 5:00 p.m. at Harvard Westlake. Bus departs at 2:15 p.m. from NHHS. JV and Frosh/Soph players are invited to join on the bus to attend the game but must let Coach Amanda know. Go Newport!

**Schedule for next week: Monday, 10/31 will be Banquet Video Day, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. with location TBA and Wednesday, 11/2 will be Uniform Turn In and Program Day, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. at Harper. More info to come.

Sailors advance to semis

Written by Barry Faulkner, Daily Pilot

When it comes to the high school field hockey postseason event known as the Tournament of Champions, Newport Harbor’s success has been a final-four-gone conclusion.

For the 13th time in 17 seasons, the Sailors will compete in the Tournament of Champions semifinals after defeating visiting Glendora, 3-1, in the quarterfinals on Tuesday at Huntington Beach High.

Coach Amanda Boyer’s Sunset League runners-up improved to 16-1-4 by topping the Tartans (8-6-1), who played the Sailors to a 1-1 draw in a nonleague game Aug. 30 at Glendora.

The Sailors, who have lost in the semifinals the last three seasons — after having won their previous nine semifinal contests — will venture to Studio City to meet Harvard-Westlake on Thursday at 5 p.m.

Newport Harbor, T of C champions in 2003 and 2008 through 2011, defeated the Wolverines, 1-0, on Sept. 6 at Huntington Beach High. The turf field at Huntington Beach served as the Sailors’ home away from home this season, with the Newport Harbor High football stadium undergoing renovation.

Newport Harbor senior tri-captain Mollie Crooks scored the first two goals for the Tars on Tuesday after coming off the bench about 10 minutes into the 30-minute first half.

“It was kind of hard to just go on [the field], because it was so cold, I had to warm up and get my head into it,” said Crooks, who opened the scoring in the 16th minute and doubled the lead in the 42nd minute.

Glendora cut the deficit in half in the 43rd minute, but Newport Harbor senior tri-captain Jackie Singer pushed in a loose ball in front to generate some breathing room for the Tars with 13:15 remaining in the game.

Crooks’ first goal came with an assist by senior forward Mckenzie Porteous, who passed to Crooks in front of the left post about five yards out.

Crooks’ second goal came by virtue of her own perseverance, as she followed her shot and stuffed in the rebound from point-blank range.

The Sailors posted a 13-2 shot advantage, as senior defenders Katie Hendrix and Hayden Allen, junior Rylee Warmington, and sophomore Delaney Knipp, kept the determined Glendora attackers at bay.

Junior goalie Sarah Sheldon made two saves, including a glove save high over her head that drew screams of approval from her teammates on the bench with 6:03 left.

“I was very pleased with [the Sailors’] play and I’m excited to see them advance,” Boyer said. “I thought we played well offensively and defensively.”

Senior tri-captain Georgia Yokoyama, senior forwards Kendall Machado, Bridget Nolan and Katie Robinson, as well as sophomore Chloe Bagiu and junior Sam Kerrigan, also helped Newport Harbor control possession most of the game.

Huntington Beach plays host to Edison in the other semifinal on Thursday.

The title game is scheduled Saturday at 1 p.m. at Westminster High, following the third-place game at 11 a.m.

Alumni Check In!

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There are a few Newport Harbor Field Hockey Alumni players who are still playing field hockey across the country:

Noelle Hubbard (2015) plays for Denison University

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     Jordan Blanchfield (2015) plays for the University of Virginia Club Team

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Erika Nilsson (2015) plays for the UC San Diego Club Team

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and Cameron Dewan (2016) plays for the UC Santa Barbara Club Team

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We wish Noelle, Jordan, Erika, and Cameron all the best in the rest of their seasons!

Stix Weekly

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PROGRAM WIDE
– JV and F/S players must report to their coach immediately (if they haven’t already) about where they are headed for the second half of the semester’s PE credit.
– LAST CALL! Make sure to collect all of your photos and get them to your team photo collector or team mom for the Memory Book and Banquet Team Videos.
– Below is the best laid out plans for the schedules this week. The times and dates are subject to change depending on the Varsity playoff game results, please check the website for updated information.

VARSITY
Monday – Practice at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Bonita Creek. Team Dinner hosted by the Machado and DelToro families.
Tuesday – Round 1 of Tournament of Champions: Home game at Huntington Beach High School against Glendora High School at 5:30 p.m. Bus departs from NHHS at 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday – Practice at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Bonita Creek. Team Dinner hosted by the Singer and Sheldon families.
Thursday – Possibility of TOC Semi-Final Game
Friday – Practice at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Bonita Creek.
Saturday – Possibility of TOC Consolation Game (11:00 a.m.) or Championship Game (1:00 p.m.) at Westminster High School.
Things to Expect Next Week – Banquet Video Day and Program Day/Uniform Turn In

JUNIOR VARSITY
Monday – No practice.
Tuesday – Support Newport! Watch Varsity’s TOC Playoff Game: Home game at Huntington Beach High School against Glendora High School at 5:30 p.m. Bus departs from NHHS at 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday – No practice.
Thursday – Support Newport! Watch Varsity’s Possible TOC Semi-Final Playoff Game: TBA, Check the Website!
Friday – No practice.
Saturday – Support Newport! Watch Varsity’s Possible TOC Game: TBA, Check the Website!
Things to Expect Next Week – Banquet Video Day and Program Day/Uniform Turn In

FROSH/SOPH
Monday – Team Dinner hosted by the Sanders family.
Tuesday – Support Newport! Watch Varsity’s TOC Playoff Game: Home game at Huntington Beach High School against Glendora High School at 5:30 p.m. Bus departs from NHHS at 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday – No practice.
Thursday – Support Newport! Watch Varsity’s Possible TOC Semi-Final Playoff Game: TBA, Check the Website!
Friday – No practice.
Saturday – Pumpkin Carving & Team Brunch hosted by the Manclark family. Support Newport! Watch Varsity’s Possible TOC Game: TBA, Check the Website!
Things to Expect Next Week – Banquet Video Day and Program Day/Uniform Turn In

Stix Weekly

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PROGRAM WIDE
– This is the last week of scheduled games and practices for the Frosh/Soph & JV teams. There will still be some sort of a schedule on the Stix Weekly for the next two weeks for both teams since they will still be enrolled in field hockey. They will attend any home varsity playoff games; they have the option to attend any away varsity playoff games; they will also have a banquet video shoot day and a uniform turn in day. Attendance will be taken and noted.
– All players will need to let their coach know where they will be transferring to next for their PE credit (lacrosse, soccer, pre-track, pre-softball, yoga, etc.) on Friday, October 21. We will not be offering post season field hockey this year due to the construction. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to offer it again next year.
– Make sure to collect all of your photos and get them to your team photo collector or team mom for the Memory Book and Banquet Team Videos by Sunday, October 23. The more photos we have, the better the book and videos!!
– Senior Parents! Senior Day is on Thursday, please report to the HBHS field at 3:00, the presentation will begin at 3:05 p.m.
– Save the Date for the Banquet! Tuesday, November 15.

VARSITY
Monday – Practice at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Bonita Creek. Bus departs from NHHS at 1:45 and will arrive back at 4:15. Team Dinner hosted by the Nolan family.
Tuesday – Home game at Huntington Beach High School against Edison High School at 3:15 p.m. Bus departs from NHHS Senior Parking Lot at 1:45 p.m.
Wednesday – Practice at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Bonita Creek. Bus departs from NHHS at 1:45 and will arrive back at 4:15.
Thursday – Senior Day! Home game at Huntington Beach High School against Marina at 3:15 p.m. Bus departs from NHHS Senior Parking Lot at 1:45 p.m.
Friday – Practice at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Bonita Creek. Bus departs from NHHS at 1:45 and will arrive back at 4:15.

JUNIOR VARSITY
Monday – Practice at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Bonita Creek. Bus departs from NHHS at 1:45 and will arrive back at 4:15. Team Dinner hosted by the Warmington family.
Tuesday – Home game at Huntington Beach High School against Edison High School at 4:30 p.m. Bus departs from NHHS Senior Parking Lot at 1:45 p.m.
Wednesday – Practice at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Bonita Creek. Bus departs from NHHS at 1:45 and will arrive back at 4:15.
Thursday – Home game at Huntington Beach High School against Marina at 4:30 p.m. Bus departs from NHHS Senior Parking Lot at 1:45 p.m.
Friday – Practice at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Bonita Creek. Bus departs from NHHS at 1:45 and will arrive back at 4:15.
Saturday – Helix Highlander Tournament. Bus departs from NHHS at 5:45 a.m. Game times at 8:30, 9:30, 2:00 & 5:00, with possible games at 5:45, 6:15 and 7:00. 7323 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942. Please see emails from team parent for more details.

FROSH/SOPH
Monday – Practice at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Bonita Creek. Bus departs from NHHS at 1:45 and will arrive back at 4:15. Team Dinner hosted by the Chatterton family.
Tuesday – Away game at Chaminade High School at 4:15 p.m. Bus departs from NHHS Senior Parking Lot at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday – Practice at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Bonita Creek. Bus departs from NHHS at 1:45 and will arrive back at 4:15.
Thursday – Away game at Bonita High School at 4:30 p.m. Bus departs from NHHS Senior Parking Lot at 2:30 p.m.
Friday – Practice at 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Bonita Creek. Bus departs from NHHS at 1:45 and will arrive back at 4:15.
Saturday – Helix Highlander Tournament. Bus departs from NHHS at 5:45 a.m. Game times at 8:30, 10:30, 11:30 & 3:00, with possible games at 5:45, 6:15 and 7:00. 7323 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942. Please see emails from team parent for more details.