Five local boys water polo squads will compete in their CIF-SS playoff openers next week after another successful fall season in the pool.
Dos Pueblos and San Marcos lead the way as the two Santa Barbara area teams in the Division 1 bracket, while Cate was slotted into Division 2.
Meanwhile, Santa Barbara High and Carpinteria High will both be vying for the Division 4 championship.
Dos Pueblos (Division 1)
The Chargers were the best team in town all year, cruising to an overall record of 21-6 and an undefeated Channel League championship. As a result, Dos Pueblos was awarded the No. 2 seed in Division 1 and the No. 10-ranked team in the CIF Southern Section.
Dos Pueblos will roll out the welcome mats for Los Alamitos in the opening round next Friday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. at Elings Aquatics Center.
Los Alamitos finished up the regular season with an 11-19 overall mark and a 3-4 record in Sunset League play.
San Marcos (Division 1)
The Royals rattled off two straight wins over Buena to end the regular season, clinching second place in the Channel League and an automatic spot in the playoffs. They were slotted into the Division 1 bracket.
San Marcos will also be at home for its playoff opener, hosting Westlake next Friday, Oct. 30 at 5 p.m.
Westlake went 14-13 this season and put together a strong 6-2 record in Marmonte League action.
Cate (Division 2)
The Rams enjoyed a dominant regular season, rolling to a 20-3 record and a 9-0 Tri-Valley League mark to earn the league title. They were placed in the Division 2 bracket.
Cate will have a tough test in its opener, heading on the road to take on No. 2-seeded Crescenta Valley on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.
Crescenta Valley captured a league championship of its own in the Pacific League, going 19-2 on the way.
Santa Barbara High (Division 4)
The Dons shined in the newly-formed Pacific View League this season, going undefeated at 6-0 to pick up a league title and punch their ticket to the Division 4 playoffs.
Santa Barbara High will head south to Downey to take on Warren High in the playoff opener on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.
Warren is coming off a 14-13 campaign coming out of the Gateway League.
Carpinteria High (Division 4)
The Warriors were ranked into the Division 4 playoffs after going 15-15 on the regular season and 3-5 against Tri-Valley League opponents.
Carpinteria High will remain at home to open the playoff run, as West Torrance will come into town on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.
West Torrance went 17-11 in the regular season and put together a strong 5-1 Pioneer League schedule.
