Carpinteria pulled off one of its biggest wins in girls water polo on Wednesday, knocking off perennial power Malibu on the road, 10-5, in a Tri-Valley League game.
Maddie Brooks scored five goals and goalie Vanessa Villa made nine saves in the Warriors’ first-ever win over the Sharks, who hadn’t lost a league game in several years.
“When we played them up here we were up 7-5 in the fourth period and lost 8-7,” Carpinteria coach Bryan Swarm said. “After that game, the girls said, ’We can play with them.’ ”
The Warriors (13-6, 5-1) played outstanding defense, holding the Sharks scoreless in the first half.
“It was a fantastic effort on defense,” said Swarm. “It was a great win for the program.”
Swarm added: “If we can take care of business the rest of the way, we can share the league championship.”
Carpinteria…2 1 3 4 — 10
Malibu… 0 0 2 3 — 5
Carpinteria goals: Maddie Brooks 5 goals, Tatiana Verdugo 3, Leticia Cruiz 1, Hope Grant 1. Saves—Vanessa Vega 9.
