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Newport Harbor Remains No. 1 in Final Orange County Girls Water Polo Rankings
Newport Harbor, Mater Dei, and Orange Lutheran lead the way as playoffs begin
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The final Orange County girls water polo rankings have been released, with Newport Harbor remaining at No. 1 heading into the CIF-SS Open Division playoffs. Mater Dei and Orange Lutheran round out the top 3, while other top teams like Foothill, JSerra, and San Clemente are also set to compete in the postseason.
Why it matters
The final rankings provide a snapshot of the top teams in Orange County as the high-stakes playoff season gets underway. Newport Harbor, the defending champion, is poised to make another deep run, while challengers like Mater Dei and Orange Lutheran will look to unseat them. The rankings also highlight the strength of Orange County girls water polo, with several teams capable of making a championship push.
The details
Newport Harbor carries a 10-game winning streak into its Open Division clash against Oaks Christian on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to the semifinals. Mater Dei and Orange Lutheran also have opportunities to reach the Open Division semifinals, facing Orange Lutheran and Long Beach Wilson respectively. Other top teams like Foothill, JSerra, and San Clemente will compete in the Division 1 playoffs, with key matchups on the schedule.
- The final Orange County girls water polo rankings were released on February 11, 2026.
- The CIF-SS Open Division playoffs begin on February 12, 2026.
- Newport Harbor faces Oaks Christian on February 12, 2026.
- Mater Dei plays Orange Lutheran on February 12, 2026.
- The Division 1 quarterfinals are scheduled for February 13, 2026.
The players
Newport Harbor
The defending champion girls water polo team, ranked No. 1 in the final Orange County rankings.
Mater Dei
The Monarchs are ranked No. 2 in the final Orange County rankings and will face Orange Lutheran in the Open Division playoffs.
Orange Lutheran
The Lancers are ranked No. 3 in the final Orange County rankings and will take on Long Beach Wilson in the Open Division playoffs.
Foothill
The Knights are ranked No. 4 in the final Orange County rankings and will face Laguna Beach in the Division 1 quarterfinals.
JSerra
The Lions are ranked No. 5 in the final Orange County rankings and will host Corona del Mar in a knockout match in the Open Division playoffs.
What’s next
The CIF-SS Open Division and Division 1 playoffs will continue with key matchups on February 12 and 13, 2026, as teams look to advance to the semifinals and finals.
The takeaway
The final Orange County girls water polo rankings highlight the depth and competitiveness of the sport in the region, with several teams capable of making deep playoff runs. The upcoming playoff matches will be must-see events as the top teams battle for CIF-SS championships.
