Nick Johnson was all over the pool for Santa Barbara's water polo team in a 10-4 non-league win over visiting Esperanza on Saturday.Johnson scored three goals, assisted on two others, had two steals and drew two ejections for the Dons.He was supported offensively by Cristian Bridley and Alec Linz with two goals each.Goalie Sean McGee turned in a stellar performance with 11 saves. Santa Barbara (17-7), which has won four straight, returns to Channel League on Tuesday, hosting San … [Read more...]
San Marcos pulls out two close victories in Modesto
Friday, October 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Despite the heat at the Delong Invitational in Modesto, the San Marcos boys water polo team had ice-water in its veins, winning both of its first two games of the tournament by one-goal margins.In the first match, the Royals defeated Ponderosa 6-5 and were helped tremendously by goalie Parker Woodward's 16 saves, a season high for him."As well, I thought our defense did a good job of forcing poor shot selections from the other team and funneling the ball towards Parker," head coach Jeff … [Read more...]
Charger defense shuts down Esperanza
Friday, October 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The Dos Pueblos boys water polo team played strong defensively at home against Esperanza en route to a 12-5 victory.Goalie Philip Bates was at the heart of the strong defense and finished with 11 saves.The game was low-scoring through the first half, which ended 5-3 in favor of the Chargers. But the Dos Pueblos offense awoke in the third quarter, scoring four unanswered goals to extend the lead to 9-3 and all but seal the victory.Ben Parrish led the team with five goals while Nic … [Read more...]
Royals come up short against Ventura
Tuesday, October 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
San Marcos fell short against Ventura, 9-6, in a Channel League boys water polo match on Tuesday.Shane Hauschild scored four goals to lead the Royals.“I thought that we played a very good game and have improved a ton this season,” said San Marcos coach Jeff Ashton. “Our team defense is much improved and we had many scoring opportunities that we were unable to capitalize on. Getting those opportunities is the first step in getting better and hopefully we will start to finish those … [Read more...]
DP rolls to 5th straight league win
Thursday, October 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Dos Pueblos jumped out to 5-1 lead and rolled to a 12-6 win over San Marcos in a Channel League boys water polo match on Thursday at the Royals’ pool.The Chargers’ defense controlled the match. The six goals are the most they allowed in a league match. Goalie Phillip Bates had 12 saves.Blake Parrish poured in 4 goals in the third period as DP expanded its lead to 10-2.Dos Pueblos, ranked ninth in CIF Division 1, improved to 8-9 overall and 5-0 in league. San Marcos fell to 8-6 … [Read more...]
Rams routed by Oaks Christian
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Second-ranked Oaks Christian had too much firepower for Cate and routed the Rams 17-2 in a Tri-Valley League boys water polo match on Wednesday.Greg Cusack scored both goals for the Rams, who were missing injured starter Matthew Firestone. … [Read more...]
Malibu too tough for Carpinteria
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Malibu, the fourth ranked team in CIF Division 6, roared out to a 6-1 halftime lead and kept the pressure on Carpinteria en route to a 13-4 Tri-Valley League water polo win on Wednesday.The Sharks added four goals in the third period to increase their lead to a 10-3.Cole Gill, Thomas Fly, Ben O’Hara and Dylan Hathaway scored for Carpinteria, which fell to 7-12 and 2-3 in league. Malibu is 5-0 in league. … [Read more...]
