When it comes to its lifeguard hiring policy, Newport Beach offers no favoritism. Read more...

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Maddy McLaren, an incoming water polo recruit, has also made a name for herself as a lifeguard in Newport Beach. She came in first in their training academy, the first woman to ever do so. The 10-day program to compete for lifeguard jobs includes physical events like long distance swims, runs, and paddles. (Courtesy of the McLaren family)

KK Clark's UCLA career began when she opened her mailbox toward the end of her high school career. Read more...

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Senior utility KK Clark played a major role on the women’s water polo team over the past four years and scored a team-leading 58 goals.

When the UCLA women's water polo team scored again late in the fourth quarter of Saturday's national semifinal game to trim USC's lead to just two, the crowd began to buzz with excitement. Read more...

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Senior utility KK Clark is comforted by coach Brandon Brooks following the Bruins’ 10-12 loss to the Trojans in the semifinal round of the NCAA Tournament.

For the fourth time this year, the UCLA and USC women's water polo teams battled to the bitter end in the pool. Read more...

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Senior attacker Sarah Orozco’s hat trick during Saturday’s semifinal matchup against the USC Trojans was not enough to prevent a tough loss against the cross town rivals. The number 2 ranked Bruins lost to the number 3 Trojans, 10-12 at the Aztec Aquaplex at San Diego State University.