Santa Barbara High girls water polo pulled out an 8-6 win over Agoura on Tuesday.
The Dons fought off a furious comeback effort by Agoura, as they led 8-3 late in the third quarter and let up three unanswered goals.
However, Santa Barbara buckled down and came away with the victory.
In the cage, Nalani Yim ended with 12 saves and three steals. Meanwhile, Layla Szymczak led the offensive charge with four goals to go with her three exclusions drawn.
Tatum Doughetry added two goals of her own while Stella Gray and Addie Sweeney rounded out the scoring with a goal apiece.
The Dons will face off against San Marcos on the road to open Channel League play on Thursday at 3:15 p.m.
