Santa Barbara’s Evan Robertson scored twice in Tuesday’s matchup with Oaks Christian. (Peter Trabucco Photo)
Santa Barbara’s No. 2 boys water polo team easily secured a 9-3 non-league victory over Oaks Christian on Tuesday, allowing just one goal through three quarters in their home opener.
Santa Barbara, ranked No. 2 in Division 2, didn’t allow a goal until 3:14 remained in the second quarter and the Dons led 8-1 at the end of the third quarter.
Oaks Christian came in as the No. 1 team in Division 6. [CIF Rankings]
Santa Barbara’s Peter Loomis scored once on Tuesday. (Presidio Photo)
Gio Goggia collected 13 saves and two steals in the game for the Dons (2-0).
“As a team I feel we played pretty well,” Matthews said, noting Santa Barbara’s balance and depth. “Everyone’s scoring goals. there’s no one really good player.”
Cristian Bridley led the Dons’ offense with three goals while Evan Robertson added two. Four other Dons contributed goals.
Matthews scored once and added a team-high three steals and three assists.
Santa Barbara plays again later this week in their own SB Invitational. The Friday-Saturday tournament brings 16 teams to Santa Barbara. The Dons are in Pool C with Sacred Heart, St. Francis and Vista.
SANTA BARBARA 9, OAKS CHRISTIAN 3
Lions ? 0 1 0 2 ? 3
Dons ? 3 ?4 0 2 ? 9
OC Goals ? Fick, Cole, NA
SB Goals ? Robertson 2, Bridley 3, Loomis, McManigal, Hunter, Matthews
SB Goalie Saves ? Goggia 13
