PHOTOS: CdM dominates Battle of the Bay, defeating Newport 56-17 for 7th time in a row

CdM quarterback Ethan Garbers drops back to pass against Newport Harbor. (Photos: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone)

The annual Battle of the Bay was close in the first half.

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Corona del Mar players head out onto the field Friday night.

Newport Harbor captains from left Johnny Brigandi, Chad Koste, Aidan Goltz and Carter Mathisrud get ready for the coin toss.

CdM captains from left John Humphreys, Mark Redman, Mak Farzine and Ethan Garbers head out for the coin toss.

Newport Harbor students pack their side of the stadium.

Newport Harbor's Johnny Brigandi and CdM's Ethan Garbers meet before the game.

The Newport Harbor mascot looks on Friday night.

Corona del Mar students root the Sea Kings on.

Nick Kim of Newport Harbor releases a pass as Carter Duss of CdM applies pressure.

Riley Binnquist of Corona del Mar scampers for yards after a catch.

John Humphreys takes part in warm-ups Friday.

The Sea King fans root their team on.

Joe Knipp of Newport Harbor picks up yards against CdM.

Jason Vicencio of Corona del Mar gains yards in Friday's game.

Trevor Muir of Newport Harbor warms up before Friday's game.

CdM cheerleaders root on the Sea Kings.

Corona del Mar and Newport Harbor played for the bell Friday night.

Ethan Garbers of CdM picks up yards Friday.

CdM Coach Dan OShea gets well wishes from one of his players before the game.

Corona del Mar's Zack Green returns a kickoff against Newport Harbor.

CdM quarterback Ethan Garbers warms up before Friday's game.

Newport Harbor quarterback Cole Lavin warms up before Friday's game.

CdM players warm up before Friday's game with Newport Harbor.

In fact Newport Harbor led briefly, but Corona del Mar took charge in the second quarter and went on to capture a 56-17 Sunset League victory over the Sailors.

“A great night for the Sea Kings winning the 7th straight Battle of the Bay, and a sweep by all three levels,” CdM Coach Dan OShea said Saturday.

The Sea Kings outscored the Sailors 28-7 in the second quarter.

CdM (9-0, 4-0) earned a share of its second straight Sunset League title while Edison and Los Alamitos are tied for second place at 3-1. Newport Harbor is 7-2 overall and 2-2 in league play.

CdM’s offense was clicking all night.

“Offensively, we were wicked good with 500 plus yards of offense and four man grand slam of Ethan Garbers, John Humphreys, Mark Redman, and Bradley Schlom having big nights in the passing game,” OShea said.

“John Humphreys was specifically on fire with four TD catches. The biggest credit should go to our offensive line who was the ‘Player of the Week’ previously against Fountain Valley and were outstanding again last night.”

OShea also had some praise for an improved Newport Harbor team which remains in the hunt for the CIF playoffs.

“Hats off to Newport Harbor who did a fine job early in the game balancing their run game with number three (Justin McCoy) and quick throw passing game successfully playing catch on the perimeter,” OShea said.

“We look forward to seeing the Los Al Griffins next week for an opportunity to secure the outright Sunset League Championship after sharing the Title with them last year.”

The CdM defense was led by Mark Redman who had two sacks. Other sacks were recorded by Thomas Bouda and Chase Zanck, ” who were all relentless in our pass rush on the QB,” OShea said. 

Cole Rener had an interception and Zack Green had an 83-yard kick return TD as well, OShea added.