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CIF Playoff Round #1 - Sailors at #4 Lancers
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Go Sailors! Beat Lakewood!
Newport Harbor (6-4) at #4 Lakewood (9-1)
Newport players to watch... Receiver/linebacker Cecil Whiteside, who committed to Cal, was selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Game. Junior Cedric Whitaker has emerged as a fine running back, with 967 yards.Lakewood players to watch...USC-bound Jesse Scroggins is a pocket passer and can really hum it and possesses a powerful downfield arm.
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Newport Harbor gets Pac-5 at-large spot
Wow! Newport Harbor earns the at-large spot as the fourth-place representative from the Sunset League. It was a close call, but the committee relied on a common opponent, Los Angeles Loyola. Newport Harbor defeated Loyola and Crespi lost to Loyola. Newport draws Lakewood (9-1) the Moore League champions in the first round. Jeff Brinkley's reaction, "I figured we would get in," he said. "Looking at the criteria, we're the team that fit. I would have been surprised and very disappointed if we didn't get in."Tars Lose Coin Flip 2nd Year in a Row
This is devastating to the program. "The kids have gone through this the last two years, having their heart torn out," said Newport Beach coach Jeff Brinkley, whose team finished in a five-way tie for first last season but missed the playoffs because of the coin flip tiebreaker.Is CIF is in need of a new playoff system? “Look at these guys, who just had their hearts ripped out for the second year in a row, after they did exactly what we had to do,” Brinkley said. “We got our hearts ripped out by a [bleeping] coin flip. It’s [bologna].”
Last season, Newport finished in a five-way tie for the league title, but failed to advance to the playoffs, by virtue of a random selection process. But the Sailors came up short on the coin flip as the Griffins and Barons took the League’s final two Pac-5 Division playoff spots. The Sailors (6-4) fell into a pool of teams who will hope to be selected as the Division’s lone at-large team in the playoffs.
Newport Harbor 13 vs. Esperanza 10
Newport Harbor earns a share of second place by topping Esperanza in a duel of two of Orange County’s finest kickers, Newport’s Dillan Freiberg and Esperanza’s Tyler Drees.
Both kickers who rarely missed each missed critical FG’s and the game. With the game tied Newport engineered a drive, converting on three third-down situations on a 12-play
march that began at its own 20 and ended with a 35-yard field goal by senior Dillan Freiberg with 4:26 left. Esperanza drove from its own 26 to the Sailors’ 27, before Newport
Harbor senior defensive end Cameron Koziarn nailed a running back for a three-yard loss prompting a FG attempt from 47-yards. Drees had to watch as Esperanza ran down the clock from 32 seconds to 9 seconds, then the FREEZE was on, Drees had to endure two timeouts called by the Tars to try to add to his anxiety. His attempt was high enough and long enough, but about five yards left of the left upright, as the Newport players and coaches exploded with joy on the sideline.
Newport Harbor 49 vs. Marina 0
The Sailors pound Marina, scored on all seven of its first-half possessions who seized a 36-0 halftime lead, then watched their reserves have success, as well. The Sailors defense and outstanding special teams play highlighted the game.Outside linebacker Steve Michaelsen and cornerback Kory Cablay, both sophomores, had interceptions for Newport Harbor.
Michaelsen also recovered a fumble caused by safety Buzzy Yokoyama, while Cameron Koziarn had one of the Sailors’ three sacks and deflected the pass that Michaelsen picked. Outside linebacker Tory Morgan and noseguard Ted Steffel also added sacks, while linebackers Cecil Whiteside, Austin Turner and Ryan Iverson also wade waves for the Marina offense. Dillan Freiberg also stood out, kicking field goals of 49, 37 and 35 yards and launching seven of his 10 kickoffs into the end zone for touchbacks. He also averaged 43.5 yards on his two punts, bouncing one out of bounds at the Vikings’ three.
Quarterback Austin Rios saw three short completions turn into touchdown passes as he completed nine of 16 for 102 yards, with no interceptions.
The ground game was overpowering with Cedric Whitaker rushing for 138 yards on 13 first-half carries, including a 55-yard run. He also had a 17-yard touchdown reception. A.J. Sweis produced 130 rushing yards off the bench for the Sailors, who produced an even 400 yards of total offense.
Newport Harbor 32 vs. #4 Fountain Valley 37
The Sailors fell behind early and came back late only to run out of runway, Thursday night. The game was highlighted by Austin Rios’ screen pass to Cedric Whitaker cut the deficit to 21-18 in the third. Fountain Valley also botched two punts, which led two safeties, and were heavily penalized which kept Newport in the game.
The Newport highlights for Rushing Whitaker, 18-90; Andrews, 4-14, 2 TDs, Passing Rios, 14-26-0, 168, 2 TDs and Receiving Norton, 7-66, 1 TD; Whitaker, 1-51, 1 TD.
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Fountain Valley Photos By Mike Parks
Fountain Valley Photos By Kanumeister
Newport Harbor 6 vs. #1 Edison 34
Running back Cedric Whitaker electrified the huge crowd on the fifth play in the game. The junior ran left, toward the visitor’s sideline before he juked a couple of would-be tacklers downfield for a 65-yard touchdown. The Sailors went ahead, 6-0.
Twelve plays into the game against Edison, the party looked good. But, the Chargers put an end to the early jubilation and further thought of getting upset by the Sailors.
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Los Alamitos Photos By Mike Parks
Edison Photos By Gail Wisely
Edison Photos By Kanumeister
Newport Harbor 23 vs. #4 Los Alamitos 20
In the Sunset League opener Friday night Newport shows what it is made of toppling #4 ranked Los Alamitos. Newport took over at it's 30 and drove an impressively engineered 70 yards in 15 plays, capped off with Parker Norton a 6-yard touchdown catch from Austin Rios on fourth-and goal late in the fourth quarter as Newport Harbor upset No. 4 Los Alamitos, 23-20. It ended a two-game losing streak for the Sailors (4-2, 1-0) and handed Coach Jeff Brinkley career victory No. 200.
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Los Alamitos Photos By Mike Parks
Los Alamitos Photos By Gail Wisely
Los Alamitos Photos By Kanumeister
Newport Harbor 10 vs. Mira Costa 24
The Sailors are denied again. Newport Harbor gets behind early and fails to recover, as Brinkley is stuck on 199 wins.
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Mira Costa Photos By Mike Parks
Mira Costa Photos By Gail Wisely
Mira Costa Photos By Kanumeister
Newport Harbor 7 vs. Dana Hills 41
The Sailors are upset in Brinkley's bid for win 200.
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Dana Hills Photos By Mike Parks
Dana Hills Photos By Gail Wisely
LA Times Top 25: Newport Harbor 23rd
With the Sailors victory over Corona Del Mar, in CIF Southern Section Pac-5, Newport climbs into the 23rd spot in the LA Times Top 25 Ranking.
Newport Harbor 37 vs. Corona Del Mar 7
Newport Harbor stays hot on Thursday night as the Tars invaded OCC Pirate Territory in a "White Out" by the Newport Harbor faithful. It was a slugfest from the start and throughout the 1st quarter was a defensive battle without either side scoring. Cedric Whitaker broke out for another great game 136 yards hitting the ground running and busted through the defensive line and scored a TD. Continuing his precision strikes Dillon Freiberg added several notches to his battle belt with three field goals and four PAT's. Commander Air Rios ordered up a strike to his Wingman Parker Norton, who happily delivered and had a very big night adding a 2nd strike and an interception.
Led by battle tested Captain Cecil Whiteside trench companions Ryan Iverson, Ryan Andrews, Buzzy Yokoyama, JB Salem and Zack Moghaddam defense was perfect for 59 minutes, until the Sea Kings scored on the newly recruited Tar reserves. The Sailors grounded up the turf and dominated the Sea Kings throughout the contest and the Sailors captured the bell for the 10th time in 11 years.
Consecutive extra points made (68) by Newport Harbor kicker Dillan Freiberg continues to impress.
Career victories for Newport Harbor coach Jeff Brinkley after Thursday's 37-7 victory over Corona del Mar. Brinkley is one victory away from joining the 200-victory club.
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Corona del Mar Photos By Mike Mcliroy
Corona del Mar Photos By Gail Wisely
Corona del Mar Photos By Kanumeister
"Battle of the Bay" Newport Harbor vs Corona del Mar
Televison Broadcast. Game is at Orange Coast College, we are visitors at this game. Join the fun and Wear White for a "white out" on our side! The song is Kernkraft 400 by Zombie Nation. We will have White towels on the Newport side will be handed out so be there early! Game will be shown live on IBN Sports: http://www.ibnsports.com/hs
September 22nd, 2009 at 7:00PM and 10:00PMTV Broadcast: Newport Harbor vs Loyola
Televison Broadcast. Watch new episodes every Tuesday at 7 & 10 p.m. exclusively on Time Warner Cable channel 101. You can also view the show anytime through Time Warner Cable's Video on Demand service on Channel 1. Once there, select "Local" and then "SoCal Sports."
Breaking News: Newport Harbor cracks the LA Times Top 25
With the Sailors big victory over #10 Loyola, in CIF Southern Section Pac-5, Newport climbs into the 25th spot in the LA Times Top 25 Ranking.
Newport Harbor 28 vs. #10 Loyola 14
The Sailors grab a BIG Victory over #10 Loyola, in CIF Southern Section Pac-5 and #20 in the Top 25 Times Ranking. Cedric Whitaker, scores 3 TD's, rushes for 140 yards and scores 1 TD on a 94-yard kick-off return. The Sailor's upset top ranked Loyola and expand their record to 2-0.
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Loyola Photos By Mike Parks and Mike Mcilroy
Loyola Photos By Gail Wisely
Loyola Photos By Kanumeister
Televison Broadcast. Aired this Tuesday at 7 & 10 p.m. exclusively on Time Warner Cable channel 101.
Newport Harbor 45 vs. Aliso Niguel 7
The Sailors routed the Wolverines 45-7, Newport scored six touchdowns, giving senior kicker Dillan Freiberg the opportunity to claim an Orange County record.
Freiberg converted each PAT, setting a record for consecutive extra-point conversions at 60 shattering the old record of 58 conversions. Newport's balanced attack: Alex Rios's ariel attack of 3 TD passes, 7-10 138 yards - Whiteside, 4 catches for 1 TD and Andrews, 2 catches both for TDs and the Tars rushing by 6 different ball carriers for over 151 yards, capped by Whitaker and Gomez's 2 TDs. The Defense was epecially strong shutting down Aliso Nigel complete until the last few plays of the game. The defensive highlight was a fumble recovery returned 72-yards by Cedric Whitaker.
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Aliso Niguel Photos By Mike Parks
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