A shorthanded Santa Barbara High boys water polo team fell short against Righetti in a game between CIF ranked teams on Thursday in Santa Maria.
The Warriors, the top-ranked team in Division 4, held on for a 12-11 decision over the Dons, the No. 2 team in Division 2.
Evan Robertson scored six goals and drew three ejections for Santa Barbara, which was missing two starters due to illness. Nate Hunter had two goals and two assists and Skyler Matthews scored a goal, had a team-high four assists and drew two ejections.
The Dons return to action Saturday at home against Esperanza at 1 p.m.
