Piper Smith led the defensive charge for the San Marcos girls water polo team in a 12-3 win over Ventura on Monday.
Smith set a school record with four field blocks. She also scored three goals.
Megan Musick and Lili Akin each scored three goals for the Royals, who improve to 9-7 on the year and 3-1 in Channel League.
The Royals, ranked eighth in the latest CIF-SS Division 1 poll, are back in action Tuesday at home against Buena at 3:15 p.m.
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