Pair of Wins

Newberg picks up wins versus Lake Oswego and Parkrose
Girls water polo — Alysha Bush scores three goals in each game to pace the Tigers
By: Seth Gordon Published: 10/9/2010 11:39:19 AM

PARKROSE — Sophomore Alysha Bush scored three goals in back-to-back games as Newberg picked up wins over Lake Oswego and Parkrose this week.

Bush added four steals Wednesday as the Tigers recovered from a 2-1 deficit after the first quarter to pull away for a 6-2 win over the Lakers at the Chehalem Aquatic Center Wednesday.

Cassie Beecher added two goals, an assist and four steals in the win, with Kylie Dunn scoring the other goal and Alexis Vargas chipping in with three assists and five steals for Newberg.

Megan O’Halloran made five blocks in goal to pick up the win.

On Thursday, the Tigers shuffled their lineup and emerged with a 13-9 road win over the Broncos.

O’Halloran moved out of net and into the field, scoring three goals and grabbing two steals in the win.

Bush and Dunn also had three goals apiece, with Beecher scoring twice and finishing with team highs in assists (five) and steals (five).

Vargas had one goal and two assists and Clara Pugsley scored once and played goalie in the second quarter for Newberg.

Mekala Gassner started in net and blocked four shots in the first quarter, with Natalie Duce making three blocks while playing the third quarter. Vargas closed out the game with two blocks in the fourth.

The Tigers travel for a 4 p.m. contest at Tualatin Monday.