Winter sports season commences today

CdM, Costa Mesa boys open mondayCorona del Mar, Costa Mesa boys’ soccer teams host games, while Sage Hill girls’ water polo team is on the road.Two Newport-Mesa area boys’ soccer teams and one girls’ water polo team take to the field -- and pool -- today on the first official day of the winter sports season.

The Costa Mesa High boys’ soccer team plays host to Fountain Valley at 3:15 p.m., while Corona del Mar’s boys’ soccer squad plays host to Huntington Beach at 3 p.m.

The Sage Hill girls’ water polo team opens play in the Magnolia Tournament at Magnolia High at 3 p.m.

CdM’s boys’ soccer team reached the first round of the CIF Southern Section Division II playoffs last season before bowing out to Chaparral, 2-1, in sudden-death overtime.

The Sea Kings, who finished 12-7-3, 7-2-1 in the Pacific Coast League for second last season, return six starters this year.

The Costa Mesa boys’ soccer squad went 3-19, 1-11 in the Golden West League last season for last. The Mustangs return eight players this year.

The Lightning girls’ water polo team finished 10-11 last year and just missed qualifying for the CIF Southern Section postseason.