GWP: Chargers defense holds down Edison

Dos Pueblos' Shannon Cleary scored three goals and recorded three steals in Saturday's victory.

Dos Pueblos’ Shannon Cleary scored three goals and recorded three steals in Saturday’s victory.

After spotting Edison a two goal lead in the first quarter, Dos Pueblos’ girls water polo team turned up the defensive pressure and won 11-5 on Saturday in the Chargers’ pool.

Down 2-0, the Chargers came back to win the second quarter 4-1 to take a 4-3 lead at halftime. After the first quarter, Dos Pueblos outscored Edison 11-3.

“We played a good defensive game,” said Chargers head coach Chris Parrish.

Of DP’s 10 steals, Shannon Cleary led the team with three. Cleary also recorded a team-high three goals, matched by Jamie Neushul. Neushul added four assists.

Kellie St. Oegger and Whitney Steidl scored twice for DP, which also got a goal from Jordan Williams.

Britten Vilander blocked nine shots defending the cage and also recorded a pair of steals.

Dos Pueblos plays again at the Holiday Cup in Newport Beach.