Lacrosse

NEWPORT COAST - It began to rain hard as the Corona del Mar High boys' lacrosse team waited for the fourth quarter to begin. While fans took cover, the Sea Kings looked giddy to play in the slick conditions. The players wanted a challenge. They couldn't find one on Friday. Someone said only lightning could've stopped the Sea Kings, and not the Lightning from Sage Hill. The host Lightning struggled to keep up with CdM throughout the cold night. For Sage Hill's sake, with the clock running, the final 12 minutes went by fast.

CORONA DEL MAR - Two losses this week did not provide the Corona del Mar High girls' lacrosse team with a lot of momentum going into the U.S. Lacrosse Southern Section South Division playoffs. But, as the Sea Kings showed last year, anything can happen once the playoffs begin. The postseason was the talking point Wednesday, after CdM dropped its Pacific Coast League finale to league champion Beckman, 9-6, at home. Corona del Mar (13-7, 7-3 in league) finished tied for second in league.

IRVINE — Controlling the draw is a big part of lacrosse. Controlling emotions may prove even more valuable for the Corona del Mar High girls' lacrosse team as the season continues. The Sea Kings lost a chance to take control of the Pacific Coast League on Monday afternoon at Beckman High. Their comeback fell short and they lost to the Patriots, 12-11, in a battle of league unbeatens. CdM (10-3, 5-1 in league) can still most likely earn a share of the league title for the second straight year by beating Beckman (10-3, 5-0)

CORONA DEL MAR - The Corona del Mar High girls' lacrosse team may not always outrun you this year. Instead, the Sea Kings will outthink you. After losing a large senior class, Coach Aly Vislocky said CdM is trying to play a more tactical game in 2013. The Sea Kings have implemented more plays, with the help of new assistant coach Jessica Murray. The result of the team's hard work certainly looked impressive Thursday afternoon at home. CdM upset rival Foothill, 9-7, in a nonleague game.

The Corona del Mar High boys' lacrosse team earned the top seed in the U.S. Lacrosse Southern Section South Division playoffs and Newport Harbor a No. 13 seed. The Sea Kings (15-2), the defending U.S. Lacrosse Southern Section South Division champions, open at home against No. 16 Dana Hills on Tuesday at 3:15 p.m. CdM is ranked No. 4 in the state by LaxPower.com. The Sailors (6-11) play at No. 4 JSerra on Tuesday at 6 p.m. - From staff reports * BASEBALL Corona del Mar 6, Ocean View 5 CORONA DEL MAR - Tyler Duncan, the winning pitcher, delivered a walk-off single that scored Brett Olson in a make-up game of the Newport Elks Tournament Saturday.