Women’s Water Polo: Saunders named MPSF Newcomer of the Week

Pippa Saunders, a freshman at UC Berkeley, has been named Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Newcomer of the Week in women’s water polo.

Saunders, a Corona del Mar High product, had four goals in No. 5-ranked Cal’s 11-8 win at No. 11-ranked San Jose State on Saturday.

She added a goal in a 12-4 win over No. 12-ranked Loyola Marymount on Sunday.

Pippa’s 11 goals lead all freshmen for Cal (15-5, 1-3 in conference).

— From staff reports