High School Roundup: Marshall steps down at Marina

Bob Marshall, who last year led Marina to its first Sunset League title since 2005, stepped down as the school’s baseball coach on Wednesday, said Athletic Director Michelle Spencer.

Spencer said Marshall resigned for personal reasons. She added that Marshall would continue to teach at Marina.

Marshall was in charge of his alma mater for six seasons, going 99-75-1 overall and 47-42-1 in league. The Vikings went to the CIF Southern Section Division 1 playoffs four times under Marshall, and the furthest trip was to the finals in 2013, when they lost to Studio City Harvard-Westlake, 1-0, at Dodger Stadium.

In his final season, Marshall’s team went 20-11 overall and 10-5 in league. He guided the program to its third Sunset League crown.

The Vikings lost at home to Corona, 8-0, in the first round in May.

“We’re going to start right away,� Spencer said of finding someone to replace Marshall, who spent 22 seasons coaching at Marina, 16 as an assistant.

Marshall did not respond to a voicemail and text requesting comment.

— David Carrillo Peñaloza

GIRLS’ WATER POLO

Newport Harbor 22, Edison 2

Jessica Lynch had seven goals for the Sailors in the Sunset League opener Wednesday at Newport Harbor High.

Annie Rankin had four goals, three assists and five steals for Newport Harbor (8-4, 1-0 in league). Kaela Whelan had three goals, while Lissa Westerman and Noelle Juberg each scored twice.

Linnea Kelly, Kili Skibby, Quincy Morgan and Karis Couch also scored for Newport, while Emma Kennedy made three saves.

Edison is 0-12, 0-1.