Boys water polo: Tars’ Sinclair singled out

Newport Harbor High junior driver Ross Sinclair, who led the

Sailors to their fifth straight Sea View League boys water polo title,

has been named Co-Player of the Year by the circuit’s coaches.

Sinclair, who produced 53 goals, a team-high 37 assists and 25 steals

to help the Tars reach the CIF Southern Section Division I quarterfinals,

is joined on the first team by teammates Michael Bury and Nathan Weiner.

Juniors Brent Armstrong and Jay Thompson represent Newport Harbor on

the second team.

“Ross was our captain, the smartest player on our team and our MVP,”

Newport Coach Jason Lynch said. “He led our counter attack and ran our

six-on-fives.”

Bury, a sophomore two-meter man, scored 56 goals, while Weiner, a

junior, posted 59 goals and 21 steals to help the Tars finish 15-15.

Armstrong, a speedster, led the team with 38 steals and added 32

goals, while Riverside transfer Thompson (23 goals and 11 steals) is

another reason the Sailors have a bright 2002 future.

Irvine junior Simon Schafer shares top individual honors with

Sinclair.

Coaches’ 2001 All-Sea View League

Co-Players of the Year

Ross Sinclair, Newport Harbor Jr.

Simon Schafer, Irvine Jr.

First team

Michael Bury, Newport Harbor So.

Nathan Weiner, Newport Harbor Jr.

Robert Seely, Aliso Niguel Sr.

Joel Kane, Irvine Sr.

Sean Nilsson, Irvine Sr.

Matt Henry, Laguna Hills Sr.

Kurt Cardone, Laguna Hills Sr.

Second team

Brent Armstrong, Newport Harbor Jr.

Jay Thompson, Newport Harbor Jr.

Ryan Mock-Lujan, Aliso Niguel Sr.

Dave Cox, Irvine Jr.

Danny Natalizio, Irvine So.

Drew Vyn, Irvine So.

Sean Andrews, Laguna Hills Sr.

Stephen Fenton, Laguna Hills Jr.