Maddie Brooks scored four times and Alex Brown made nine saves on Thursday to help SBCC edge Saddleback 9-7 in a nonconference women’s water polo match at Mission Viejo.
Rocio Fesembeck had two goals, three steals and three drawn ejections for the Vaqueros (13-10), who extended their win streak to 7. Autumn Lovett also had a pair of goals and three drawn ejections.
Saddleback, which competes in the Orange Empire Conference, fell to 12-9.
“Everyone stepped up and today was truly a team victory,” said coach Chuckie Roth. “Maddie Brooks scored three second-half goals and Alex Brown played a great game in the cage.
“We were composed and made several adjustments throughout the course of the game.”
The Vaqueros led 5-4 at intermission and 6-4 entering the final period.
Santa Barbara completes its four-games-in-three-days stretch today when it takes on Fullerton (9 a.m.) and Mt. SAC (11:30 a.m.) in the Fullerton Tournament.
SBCC ..…………….. 3 2 1 3 – 9
Saddleback ………. 2 2 0 3 – 7
Goals–SB: Brooks 4, Fesembeck 2, Lovett 2, Wentz Fitzgerald. Goalie saves–SB: Brown 9.
