Newport Harbor Varsity Field Hockey played in the first round of pool play at the Otay Ranch Tournament in Chula Vista on Saturday.

In the first game, Newport Harbor beat University City 6-0. Goals were scored by Caroline Gels with an assist by Jordan Blanchfield, two goals by Blanchfield with an assist by Daniela Vazquez, Sophie Schwarzenbach, and two by Cameron Dewan with an assist by Allana Rockwell.

In the second game, Newport Harbor faced Mt. Carmel and won 2-0 with goals by Noelle Hubbard and Blanchfield. Great defensive play by Kristin Watanabe, Peyton Groves, Shea Horvath, Jaclyn Manderson, Kim Comet, Jackie Singer, and goalkeeper Erika Nilsson.

In the third game, Newport Harbor clinched a 1-0 win against Bonita Vista in the final thirty seconds of the game. The goal was scored by Blanchfield with the assist from Schwarzenbach.

Newport placed first in their pool and returns to Chula Vista next Saturday to continue on in the tournament. Go Newport!