San Marcos boys water polo went down to Carpinteria and ran away with a 20-9 victory over Cate on Wednesday afternoon.
The two teams were locked in a tight battle early, as the first quarter ended in a 4-4 tie.
However, the Royals found their footing on both ends of the pool in the second quarter and outscored the Rams 7-2 to take a strong 11-6 lead into halftime.
San Marcos continued to roll in the second half, cruising to the convincing non-league win.
Brandon Lee paced the potent Royal offensive attack with eight goals, while Ryder Wilson swiped six steals and Kumani Roth dished out four assists.
San Marcos will host crosstown rival Dos Pueblos on Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
Carpinteria High 20, Nordhoff 8
The Warriors celebrated Senior Day with a convincing win over Nordhoff on Wednesday.
“We had a pumped-up start and much better energy than the last time we played [Nordhoff],” Carpinteria High head coach Russell Russo said. “Our Warriors were firing on all fronts today, and the hard work they’ve put in the middle is paying off. I look forward to seeing how they carry that momentum into the playoffs.”
Oscar De Leon and Ryder Shaw led the way early with two goals apiece in the first quarter, while Luke Donahue also added a goal to take an early lead.
The Warriors continued to roll with eight goals in the second quarter, ballooning the lead out to 14-2 by halftime.
Carpinteria then showcased its depth in the second half, with several underclassmen stepping up and helping the team cruise to the win.
The Warriors will end the regular season against Foothill Tech on Friday at 3:30 p.m. in Ventura.
