Semifinal matchups are set for the Newport Harbor Holiday Cup, with Santa Barbara High reaching Saturday’s final four after two tournament victories on Friday.
The Dons defeated Newport Harbor B 9-3 and followed that with an 11-2 victory over Long Beach Wilson.
On Saturday, Santa Barbara will meet the host Sailors in one semifinal while Foothill and Corona del Mar face off in the other. The semifinalist teams are four of the top five schools from Division 1 of the Southern Section.
Kelsey O’Brien led Santa Barbara with four goals in each of the Dons’ two wins on Friday. Anna Brummett totaled two goals, three assists and three steals in the first game and scored again in the second game while also drawing a penalty shot.
Rocio Fesembeck and Jesse Ranson scored twice each for the Dons in their win over over Wilson, the No. 9 team in Division 2.
The Dons are 5-3 on the season.
