High School SportsTuesday, November 10
Newberg boys water polo finished second at state after a 17-11 loss to Lake Oswego
The Daily McMinnville team
If you follow the Tigers, here's how the season ended. Newberg lost 17-11 to Lake Oswego in the Class 6A final on Sat., Nov. 7, at Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center in Beaverton. It was the Lakers' third straight title. Newberg got there with a 19-6 win over Sheldon in the quarterfinals and a 9-4 win over Lakeridge in the semifinals, the team that knocked the Tigers out in 2025.
Newberg scored 19, 9 and 11 goals in its three state games
Source: Newberg Graphic
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Sheldon (quarterfinal) | 19 |
| Lakeridge (semifinal) | 9 |
| Lake Oswego (final) | 11 |
“This team never gave up.”
Down 16-8 with two starters out, Newberg outscored Lake Oswego 3-1 in the fourth quarter, Rubottom said. He'll be back to coach the Tigers in 2027. Newberg ends the year 18-9 after finishing third in the Three Rivers League, while the No. 1 Lakers finished 23-4.
Lake Oswego finished with more wins and fewer losses than Newberg
| Lake Oswego | Measure | Newberg |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Wins | 18 |
| 4 | Losses | 9 |
Sources: Newberg Graphic, Your Oregon News
- First team: Reed Kelly, Ethan Dan
- Second team: Dylan Clay
- Honorable mention: Rylan Waters, Brayden Rhea, Layton Salmon, Titus Foster
- Leaving: seniors Clay, Kelly, Connor Dotson, Brandon Kieser
Sources: Newberg Graphic, Your Oregon News