Goalie Sienna Sorensen earns MVP as Mater Dei becomes the first champion since Laguna Beach in 2014-15 to repeat at the prestigious tournament.
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Mater Dei’s girls water polo team defeated a growing rival Saturday to defend its title at the Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions.
USC-bound goalie Sienna Sorensen recorded nine saves and Kirra Pantaleon and Maggie Ryan each scored three goals as the Monarchs beat Oaks Christian 10-7 in the finals at Santa Barbara High.
Mater Dei (14-1) suffered its only loss in an 11-7 setback at Oaks Christian on Jan.
