GIRLS
O.C. PRESEASON TOP 10 (DUAL MEET POLL)
1. Santa Margarita: Eagles were already major Div. 1 contenders but arrival of transfer Katie McLaughlin makes them the favorite
2. Foothill: Knights return Courtney Mykkanen and freestyle depth led by a healthy Rachel Thompson
3. University: New coach Lara Navarro blends top returners Annie Tran and Lauren Weins with talented freshmen
4. Corona del Mar: 2013 Div. 1 runner-up graduated a ton but Stephanie Samudro and rising Meagan Popp will make them tough
5. Mater Dei: Brittany Kampfer and Aislinn Light pace an experienced team that placed fifth in Division 1 last season
6. Edison: Nora Deleske leads a freshmen group that joins forces with Devin and Taylor Newton among others
7. Los Alamitos: Nicqueline Rettberg is the lone returning CIF swim point-scorer but Griffins have quality depth and emerging talent
8. Capistrano Valley: Brooke Lorentzen and Co. are a tough dual-meet team but Tesoro is seeking to challenge in South Coast
9. Tesoro: Mandy Barnes anchors an emerging contender that added four freshmen to watch
10. JSerra: Two-time Div. 1 champs have a new Fab Five for CIF: Kaitlyn Albertoli, Karli Thuen, Brittany Kahn, Katie Glavinovich and Catherine Lowengrub
Others considered: Crean Lutheran, Esperanza, Fountain Valley, Irvine, Woodbridge
