Girls soccer: Tars claim 2-0 verdict

NEWPORT BEACH - The Newport Harbor High girls soccer team capped an

unbeaten first round of Sea View League play by defeating visiting Aliso

Niguel, 2-0, Tuesday.

Senior Satya Twena finished a cross from sophomore Tricia Orth to put

the Sailors (8-4-4, 2-0-2 in league) on top in the 16th minute.

Then, with the defense anchored by junior goalie KiIssa Tyler (eight

saves) constructing its eighth shutout of the season, senior Laura Kauth

added an unassisted insurance tally in the 57th minute.

Aliso Niguel, ranked No. 6 in Orange County, fell to 15-3-1, 2-2-0 in league.

The victory gives Newport six points in the standings, one behind

first-place Woodbridge, ranked No. 2 in the county.

The win also extended the Tars’ unbeaten streak to four games.