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2008/2009 Season

• Daily Pilot Articles

• Q & A WITH AARON CHANEY: Dos Pueblos won with its defense Corona del Mar High girls' water polo coach Aaron Chaney thinks his team can get back to the CIF Southern Section final next season. WATER POLO: CdM coach said Chargers’ ability to limit chances at two meters proved key in claiming section crown.  March 2, 2009

• CIF SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I CHAMPIONSHIP: CdM shy again  WATER POLO: For the second straight year, Sea Kings come up short in CIF Division I title game, this time to Dos Pueblos.  March 1, 2009

• CdM aims for CIF crown against familiar opponent.  February 28, 2009

• Coach in CdM’s corner   WATER POLO: It’s a great day for youth coach Bandaruk who has seen girls grow in the community.  February 28, 2009

• CdM a step closer WATER POLO: Sea Kings advance to CIF Division I final with a strong effort against Foothill at Irvine High. February 26, 2008

• Sea Kings, Sailors to try to advance to CIF polo final.  February 25, 2009

• Sea Kings advance to semifinals WATER POLO: Tied, 4-4, at half, CdM steps up to win, 9-7, against Rosary in Division I playoffs. February 21, 2009

• CdM gets No. 1 seed.  WATER POLO: Newport Harbor, the defending Division I champ, seeded No. 3. Mustangs a Division II entry. February 16, 2009

• DAILY PILOT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Molnar playing with purpose for CdM WATER POLO: Senior made key plays to help the Sea Kings win first Irvine Southern California Championships title. February 13, 2009

• CdM makes big splash  Water polo: Sea Kings edge Dos Pueblos to capture their first Irvine Southern California Championships title.  February 7, 2009

• CdM seeking first SoCal crown  WATER POLO: Sea Kings advance to semifinals after 8-4 win over Coronado to remain on course. February 6, 2009

• CdM girls’ frosh-soph team captures El Toro title.  February 6, 2009

• Sea Kings suffer first loss of season WATER POLO: CdM falls to Dos Pueblos, but bounces back with win over Newport Harbor at Santa Barbara tourney.  January 18, 2009

• Sea Kings still undefeated WATER POLO: Sea Kings frustrate Foothill and beat Knights for the second time this season to improve to 11-0. January 11, 2009

• DAILY PILOT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Corona del Mar shooter is so Money  WATER POLO: Sea Kings’ junior driver steps up with three goals in win against Newport Harbor for Holiday Cup title.   January 9, 2009

• CdM grabs Holiday Cup   WATER POLO: Sea Kings improve to 10-0, capture tournament title holding off Back Bay rival Newport Harbor in final.  January 1, 2009

• Newport, CdM stay on course   WATER POLO: Sailors, Sea Kings start strong with two wins on first day of Holiday Cup and move on to today’s semifinals. December 31, 2008

• DAILY PILOT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE WEEK:  Van Hiel, Sea Kings aim for perfection.  December 26, 2008

• CdM shuts door on Tars  WATER POLO: Sea Kings defense key, as Newport Harbor can’t score until final quarter in a rematch of CIF final. December 20, 2008

• Hype follows CdM   WATER POLO: Sea Kings surrounded by plenty of hoopla as they seek redemption from last year’s finish in title game. December 12, 2008

• CdM coach Chaney plans to stop working as referee. December 12, 2008

 

• OC Varsity Articles
• Corona del Mar dominates rival for Masters crown The Sea Kings beat rival Newport Harbor, 9-4.  Marcy 7, 2009
• Corona del Mar stops Neushul but loses in final.  The Tritons hold the standout scoreless but Dos Pueblos escapes with 3-2 victory in the Division I title match. March 1, 2009
• Three county teams going for gold today.  Top seeds Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach, and No. 3 La Habra aim for CIF-SS titles. February 28, 2008
• CdM still stingy, earns trip to title game Division I roundup: The Sea Kings dominate with defense to beat Foothill, 7-3, while Newport Harbor falls to Dos Pueblos. February 26, 2009
• CdM finds a way to get past Rosary (video).  Playoffs roundup: The Sea Kings use their counterattack to make a comeback. February 21, 2009
• Effort pays off for No. 1 Corona del Mar   The Sea Queens' Van Hiel scores in sudden death to beat No. 4 Laguna Beach, February 13, 2009
• And the No. 1 ranking goes to ... Find out if Corona del Mar or Dos Pueblos is ranked No. 1 Division I girls water polo. February 9, 2009
• Girls Water Polo Player of the Week: Elise Molnar  February 9, 2009
• Corona del Mar places three on all-tournament team. February 7, 2009
• Corona del Mar finally captures SoCal title.  After three runner-up finishes in a row, the Sea Kings knock off No. 1 seed Dos Pueblos, 8-7, in the final. February, 7, 2009
• Sea Queens capture SoCal crown but are they No. 1? February 7, 2009
• Corona del Mar recovers quickly (with audio)  The Sea Kings win a big game at the Santa Barbara TOC. January 20, 2009
• Corona del Mar cracks down on defense .  January 10, 2009
• Girls Polo Player of the Week: Kate Baldoni.  January 5, 2009
• It's a foggy, frantic finish for Corona del Mar  Girls water polo: The Sea Kings score two late goals to defeat Newport Harbor, 5-3, in Holiday Cup final. January 1, 2009
• No. 1 CdM shuts down No. 3 Newport Harbor The Sea Kings' defense dominates in a 6-3 victory over the Sailors.  December 20, 2008
• Corona del Mar not alone at elite level. December 1, 2008

 

2007/2008 Season 

• Daily Pilot Articles

• Q&A WITH AARON CHANEY:  Referee reflects on Olympic experience  WATER POLO: Corona del Mar High girls’ coach worked as official during Beijing Games and had a chance to say hi to Bolt.  September 1, 2008

• JUNIOR OLYMPICS: CdM unit stymies Stanford WATER POLO: Baldoni, Molnar anchor stout defensive effort to help local girls advance to Platinum Division. July 1, 2008

• Baldoni earns Pacific Coast League’s top honor.  March 8, 2008

• CIF SOUTHERN SECTION MASTERS TOURNAMENT: CdM edges Tars for third, March 2, 2008

• CIF SOUTHERN SECTION MASTERS TOURNAMENT: Sailors, CdM both advance, March 1, 2008

• HIGH SCHOOLS: Togetherness was key.  February 25, 2007

• Lead is fleeting for CdM.  February 24, 2007

• CIF crown on the line.  February 23, 2008

• Back Bay meeting in CIF final is first since 2000.  February 23, 2008

• DAILY PILOT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Work paying off for Sea Kings’ Peotter.  February 22, 2008

• CIF SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION I SEMIFINALS: All-Back Bay final awaits, February 21,2008

• CdM powers ahead, February 16, 2008

• UP AND COMING: Frosh-soph Sea Kings end year strong, February 14, 2008

• CdM a bit off in victory, February, 14, 2008

• CdM still striving for more, February 9, 2008

• CdM remains on fire February 1, 2008

• Sea Kings, Sailors top seeds in big tournament Updated: Feb 01, 2008

• Steady CdM hangs 10 WATER POLO: Sea Kings, ranked No. 1 in CIF Division I, impressive again against Montebello, with 10th straight victory.  January 27, 2009

• CdM stuffs Knights WATER POLO: Sea Kings use another solid defensive effort and play strong in second half again to win their eighth straight game.  January 20, 2008

• Sea Kings try to stay hot against nemesis Foothill January 19, 2008

• DAILY PILOT HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Baldoni’s passion, defense inspire CdM WATER POLO: Junior goalie stepped up in big situations to help Sea Kings win title at Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions.  January 19, 2008

• CdM rallies for title WATER POLO: Sea Kings erase three-goal halftime deficit to top Back Bay rival Sailors in overtime in final of Santa Barbara TOC.  January 12, 2008

• Gritty CdM Advances:  Sea Kings answer call, rally to stun Laguna Beach and move on to semifinals at Santa Barbara TOC.  January 12, 2008

• Sea Kings advance to semis: CdM closes strong to earn a quarterfinal win over Long Beach Wilson in Holiday Cup Friday.  December 29, 2007

• HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ WATER POLO PREVIEW: Hewko back at home WATER POLO: Ex-Sea Kings, Stanford star is a varsity assistant and head coach of the frosh-soph squad at her alma mater. December 17, 2007

• Sea Kings buckle down to earn first victory WATER POLO: Solid offense and defense a winning formula as Corona del Mar improves to 1-2 with triumph over Dons.  December 8, 2007

 

• OCVarsity.com Articles

• Corona del Mar plays its way into final (WITH VIDEO) Division I semifinals: Sea Kings score late to beat Foothill, 7-6; Newport Harbor also wins.  February 21, 2008

• Corona del Mar rolls into semifinals The county's top-ranked team defeats No. 5 Villa Park, 7-3, in Irvine SoCal Championships. February 1, 2008  

• Irvine girls water polo team falls to Corona del Mar. January 25, 2008

• Strong second half carries CdM past Foothill The Sea Kings beat their county rival with a dominating defensive effort.  January 19, 2008

• Foothill fell little short in Santa Barbara TOC The Knights, usually a top-three finisher, had tough time in the semifinals. January  15, 2008

• No. 4 Sea Kings come back to sink No. 1 Sailors in OT, 6-5 Elise Molnar's power-play goal clinches Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions title.  January 12, 2008

• Peotter’s goals rally CdM past Laguna Beach Sea Kings win, 6-5, in Santa Barbara after trailing by three goals at halftime.   January 11, 2008
  

• Day 2 Holiday Cup Report .    NEWPORT BEACH Notes and observations from Day 2 of a memorable Holiday Cup. December 17, 2007

• Day 1 Holiday Cup Report (updated 12/29)

• CdM has answer for Long Beach Wilson The Sea Kings stop their opponent without much difficulty, 8-3, in Holiday Cup.  Friday, December 28, 2007