Prep action resumes

After an empty schedule Monday, prep action resumes today with a full

slate, highlighted by four girls basketball games, including two key

league encounters.

In Sea View League play, Newport Harbor High (9-7, 0-1 in league),

looking to make a run to the top of the table, will play host to

Aliso Nigel (5-10, 0-1) at 7 p.m.

Defending Golden West League champion Estancia (4-11, 1-1) will be at home against Saddleback (11-3, 2-0) at 7 p.m.

AYSO registration

* SOCCER: Early AYSO Region 97 registration for players born

before Feb. 1, 1999, through age 18, is being held Wednesday from 6

p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mariners Elementary School multipurpose room in

Newport Beach.

Early registration, with a fee of $65 per player, is also

scheduled Jan. 20 at the same time and place. The registration fee

after Jan. 20 is $100.

All skill levels are welcome and new players must bring a berth

certificate. New players 8 and older will be rated according to skill

level at the registration site.

Mariners Elementary is at 2100 Mariners Drive.

For information, phone (949) 642-6296 or visit

www.newportayso.com.

Sage Hill seeks coaches

* HELP WANTED: Sage Hill School has openings for assistant coaches

in the spring sports of softball, boys and girls swimming and boys

and girls track and field.

Interested applicants may phone Lightning Athletic Director Nate

Miller at school: (949) 219-1365, or contact him by e-mail at

[email protected].