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    Newport Harbor goalkeeper Carlee Kapana, left, blocks a point-blank shot by Laguna Beach's Bella Baldridge during the championship game of the Holiday Cup water polo tournament at Newport Harbor High School.

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Dan Albano. Sports HS Reporter.

// MORE INFORMATION: Staff Mug Shot taken August 26, 2010 : by KATE LUCAS, THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER.

TOP 10 GIRLS WATER POLO PLAYERS TO WATCH IN THE 2014-15 SEASON:

Kayla Constandse

Mater Dei, Jr.

The Collegiate Cup participant will be key for the Monarchs now that Brianna Daboub and Sydney Blubaugh are at USC.

Nikki Daurio

Beckman, Sr.

The Harvard commit is one of the top players for teams ranked outside the Top 10.

Carlee Kapana

Newport Harbor, Sr.

The UCLA-bound All-County goalie split time a year ago but will run the show this season.

Aria Fischer

Laguna Beach, So.

Fischer challenged for first-team All-County honors last season and appears ready for the limelight.

Makenzie Fischer

Laguna Beach, Sr.

The reigning county Player of the Year is hungry to lead Breakers to another Division 1 crown.

Cana Manzella

Foothill, Sr.

The UC Irvine signee gives Knights a force at 2 meters that will keep defenses busy.

Amber McCutcheon

San Clemente, Jr.

The powerful left-handed center has the potential to dominate.

Maddie Musselman

Corona del Mar, Jr.

The utility standout is the county’s top junior and one of the few players who can hang with Makenzie Fischer.

Kelsey Tyler

Orange Lutheran, Jr.

Lancers coach Steve Carrera says she gets stronger as the game goes on.

Rachel Whitelegge

Newport Harbor, Sr.

The UCLA-bound defender teams with Kapana to give the Sailors strength up the middle.

MORE IN GIRLS WATER POLO PREVIEW ’14-15

O.C. Top 10

Other players to watch

Orange Lutheran continues its climb

Important dates

Contact the writer: dalbano@ocregister.com