The top O.C. girls water polo players to watch in the 2015-16 season:
BELLA BALDRIDGE
Laguna Beach, Jr.
The left-handed attacker emerges as the Breakers’ top offensive threat with the departure of the Fischer sisters. She proved worthy last season with 57 goals and 85 assists.
HOLLY PARKER
Laguna Beach, Sr., GK
The USC signee anchors one of the top defenses in the county. She racked up 215 saves last season for the Division 1 champions.
HEIDI RITNER
Corona del Mar, Sr., GK
The Michigan-bound goalie leads the Sea Kings after gaining international experience during the offseason. She had 230 saves last season to help CdM reach the semifinals.
EMMA SKELLY
Orange Lutheran, Sr.
The UCLA signee earned first-team All-County honors last season by collecting 109 goals. She is one of the best perimeter shooters in the county.
KELSEY TYLER
Orange Lutheran, Sr.
The USC signee gives the Lancers one of the best two-way players in the county. Tyler is a savvy defender and balanced offensive player. She had 52 goals and 93 assists last season.
More in the girls water polo preview for 2015-16:
Girls water polo preview: O.C. top 10
Girls water polo preview: Other players to watch
Girls water polo preview: Mission Viejo wants this to be a breakthrough season
Contact the writer: dalbano@ocregister.com
