Newport Harbor 1, Huntington Beach  0

Newport Harbor Varsity Field Hockey regained a share of the Sunset League lead with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over host Huntington Beach Thursday. Junior Emily Mitchell scored the game winner in the second half on a redirected shot from Stephanie Storch.  The victory marks the Sailors’ second straight win over Huntington Beach.

“It was a great team effort, ” said coach Amanda Boyer.  “The girls played well.  I am thrilled with the level to which the girls have taken Newport Harbor Field Hockey to.”

Goalkeeper Sydney King recorded five saves for the Sailors. Newport Harbor (11-2, 4-1 in league) travels to San Diego Friday for a weekend tournament.

Newport Harbor Junior Varsity ended in a 1-1 tie against Huntington Beach. Junior Annie Pyle scored a goal from the top of the circle during a short corner.