Locals have banner day

Three local high school sports programs with already rich histories got richer Saturday. Newport Harbor High’s boys’ water polo team, girls’ cross-country team and Corona del Mar’s girls’ cross-country team all captured CIF Southern Section titles.

The Sailors boys’ water polo squad cruised to the Division I championship, their first since 2000. Newport Harbor’s girls’ cross-country team ran to the Division II title at Mt. SAC and the Sea Kings girls’ team did the same in Division III, tallying their fourth consecutive CIF crown.

For in-depth coverage of the local teams’ successes, see Sports.