Photos by Scott Garrison
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For the second consecutive year, Glendora will face off with Bonita in the Palomares League Carousel (Tournament) championship.
To get to Tuesday’s title game, the Tartans needed and got a 12-8 road victory at Ayala.
And don’t let the final score mislead you.
GHS had a 12-4 lead at AHS before the Bulldogs scored four goals in the final period.
The Glendora defense held Ayala scoreless throughout the second and third quarters.
Giancarlo Figueroa played the starring role.
Figueroa blocked 15 shots in goal and had a pair of assists.
Zach Newkirk also stepped up big with five goals and one drawn ejection.
Reed Thompson provided three goals, two assists, four steals, two blocks and one drawn exclusion.
Evan Chen added three goals, two assists, four steals and a drawn exclusion.
Drew Garrison contributed one goal, a steal and one drawn exclusion.
Aiden Barnes finished with four assists, one steal and a drawn exclusion.
Up next: The Tartans will battle Bonita on Tuesday night at 7:30 at Claremont High School in the title showdown.
The Bearcats defeated Walnut, 12-7, in their semifinal round contest.
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Box Score:
G: 4-2-4-2-(12)
A: 4-0-0-4-(8)
Records: Glendora (17-10); Ayala (14-11)
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