Santa Barbara High boys water polo cruised to a 16-4 non-league win over Foothill Tech on Thursday in Santa Barbara.
The duo of Paolo Borgioli and Will Stearns-Corbin spearheaded the Dons’ offensive effort with three goals apiece.
Borgioli also tallied six saves in the cage, while Stearns-Corbin dished out two assists.
Calvin Nelly contributed on both ends with two goals and two steals, and West Graham ended the day with two goals and a trio of assists. Jack Fullbeck tallied one goal, two assists and two steals in the win.
The Dons (3-3) will be off until the Santa Barbara Invitational begins next Friday.
Cate 11, Newbury Park 9
Freshman Liam Moes dominated offensively to power the Rams to a season-opening victory over Newbury Park on Thursday.
Moes scored seven of the team’s 11 goals and dished out three assists in the win. Emmanuel Brine scored twice, while Elliott Paige and Sebastian Brine rounded out the scoring with one goal apiece.
In the cage, Andrew Shesunoff totaled eight saves in a defensive effort that held Newbury Park to just two goals in the first half.
The Rams fought off a late comeback effort with five goals in the third and two in the fourth to secure the win.
“Our movement-based offense allowed us to attack Newbury’s tough team defense in various ways,” Cate head coach Jesse Morrison said. “Holding a talented team like that to only two goals at halftime showed how special our defense can be.
“I was proud of the effort, excitement, and togetherness our guys showed in game one of a long season.”
The Rams will take the next week off before taking on Santa Barbara High on Thursday, Sept. 11.