GIRLS’ WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS

Foothill (28-1) vs. Santa Margarita (22-8)

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Perhaps no one in Division I can match up with the speed and firepower of top-seeded Foothill, which enters the game with a 21-game winning streak. Santa Margarita tried once and lost, 11-1, in the semifinals of the Irvine Southern California Championships. “We didn’t play well at all in that game,” said Santa Margarita senior Katy Kunkel. “But they definitely have a lot of talent, so it’s going to be tough.” With U.S. youth national team players Kristina Kunkel and Erika Figge, the Eagles do have the potential to draw ejections and score against the Knights. But if Foothill scores some quick goals off its counterattack, it could be a long night for Santa Margarita.

KEY PLAYERS

Foothill

Gabbie Domanic

utility, So.

Emily Feher

goalie, So.

Brittany Hayes

utility, So.

Santa Margarita

Erika Figge

two meters, So.

Katy Kunkel

utility, Sr.

Kristina Kunkel

two meters, Jr.

University (16-14) vs. Laguna Beach (23-6)

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These teams shared the Pacific Coast League title with top-seeded Corona del Mar, which Laguna Beach eliminated in the semifinals. University, seeded second, defeated the Artists in their league game, 8-7. University held the Artists’ leading scorer, Teresa Codini, to only two goals in that game. But she had only one goal in the semifinals Friday, and the Artists still defeated Corona del Mar, 7-6. Codini, her twin sister Tina and Laura Case have scored 79% of the Artists’ goals.

KEY PLAYERS

University

Monica Canby

two meters, Jr.

Samantha Klau

utility, Sr.

Julie Voorhees

utility, Jr.

Laguna Beach

Laura Case

two meters, Sr.

Teresa Codini

utility, Sr.

Tina Codini

driver, Sr.