Newberg boys water polo team earns second at state

BEAVERTON — The Newberg Tigers’ quest to return to supremacy in boys water polo ran up against an impassable roadblock called Lake Oswego on Nov. 7 at the 6A state championships. The Lakers dispatched Newberg 17-11 at the Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center to take their third consecutive state title and their 13th win in as many games en route to a Three Rivers League trophy and a 23-4 overall record. The win was a familiar one for the Lakers, who outdistanced the Tigers 12-9 in 2024 to take the title. Newberg advanced to the championship game after breezing past Sheldon 19-6 in the quarterfinals on Friday and gutting out a 9-4 win over fellow Three Rivers League foe Lakeridge in the semifinals Saturday morning. The win over the Pacers was especially satisfying as Lakeridge knocked the Tigers out of the tournament semifinals in 2025. “Most of the team remembers last year,” coach Michael Rubottom said. “That additional incentive … allowed us to play one of the best games all season.

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