Water Polo/ Nov 22 2024

Deneli Salazar’s Eight Goals Leads West Covina in Thursday’s 15-4 Blowout Victory at Cerritos

Girls Water Polo: West Covina is one victory away today from having a four-win week. The Bulldogs have defeated La Mirada (15-13), Pasadena (10-5) and Cerritos (15-4) on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, respectively. Deneli Salazar continued her dominant week with eight goals. Meagan Harris chipped in with three goals. Marisa Lemus had quite the game […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Nov 20 2024

Los Osos Secures 9-4 Nonleague Victory at San Dimas in 2024-25 Season Opener; Babayan Blocked 10 Shots in Goal for Grizzlies

Girls Water Polo: Los Osos opened their 2024-25 season with an impressive 9-4 victory at San Dimas. The Grizzlies took a 6-0 lead into the half, and they never trailed. Teresa Shirley led the way with three goals and one block. Alex Frank chipped in with two goals, one assist and six steals. Maddie White […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Jan 23 2024

Andrea Salazar Scores Four Goals in West Covina’s 18-5 Valle Vista League Victory Over Edgewood

Girls Water Polo: West Covina is closing out the regular season with some momentum. After Monday’s 18-5 victory over Edgewood, the Bulldogs extended their current win streak to four games. It also improved their Valle Vista League record to 5-1. WCHS took a 10-3 lead into the half and the outcome was never in doubt. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Dec 01 2023

Victoria Tu, Deneli Salazar & Vayda Saucedo Score Two Goals Apiece in West Covina’s 7-6 Victory Over Chino Hills

Girls Water Polo: West Covina improved to 4-0 to start the 2023-24 season on Thursday. But it didn’t come easily. The Bulldogs edged Chino Hills, 7-6, in a match that saw three of the four quarters being decided by one goal or less. WCHS took a 4-1 lead after the first period, but CHHS battled […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Jan 28 2023

Kachmarsky & Turner Combine for 13 Goals in La Salle’s 18-14 Prep League Victory at Chadwick

Girls Water Polo: La Salle extended its current win streak to six games. The Lancers persevered in an 18-14 shootout at Chadwick. With two games to go, La Salle trails first-place Poly by one-half a game, and they face the undefeated Panthers on Monday. Grace Kachmarsky scored seven goals and Audrey Turner chipped in with […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Jan 25 2023

La Salle Extends Win Streak to Five; Lancers Defeat Mayfield, 17-5, in Tuesday’s Prep League Contest

Girls Water Polo: La Salle improved to 7-2 in Prep League matches on Tuesday. The Lancers trounced Mayfield, 17-5, and got goals from 11 different players. Audrey Turner had a team-high three goals. Cameron Turner, Raquel Sanchez, Maya Magluyan and Grace Kachmarsky chipped in with two goals each. Sophia Culver, Lola Waters, River Lee, Mia […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Jan 20 2023

Kachmarsky Scores Five Goals & Villasenor Blocks 20 Shots in La Salle’s 11-6 Prep League Victory Over Brentwood

Girls Water Polo: La Salle put Thursday’s Prep League match with Brentwood away at the half. The Lancers led 7-2 and cruised to an 11-6 victory. La Salle is now 5-2 in league contests. Grace Kachmarsky led the attack with five goals and six steals. River Lee chipped in with three goals and seven steals. […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Jan 18 2023

Maya Magluyan and Grace Kachmarsky Score Three Goals Apiece in La Salle’s 19-7 Prep League Victory Over Westridge

Girls Water Polo: La Salle had a pretty incredible offensive outing on Tuesday. The Lancers got goals from 11 separate players in a 19-7 victory at Westridge. La Salle improved to 4-2 in Prep League play. Maya Magluyan and Grace Kachmarsky had three goals apiece to lead the offensive attack. Cameron Turner, River Lee, Audrey […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Jan 13 2023

Turner, Kachmarsky & Lee Score Two Goals Apiece in La Salle’s 8-7 Nonleague Victory at Rowland

Photos by Anna Marie Villasenor Girls Water Polo: After a pair of Prep League losses, La Salle ventured out to Rowland on Thursday afternoon. And the Lancers would edge the Raiders, 8-7, in a nonleague contest. River Lee, Grace Kachmarsky and Audrey Turner had two goals apiece in the win. Cameron Turner and Maya Magloyan […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Jan 06 2023

Audrey Turner’s Six Goals Leads Way in La Salle’s 14-4 Victory at Brentwood; Lancers Improve to 3-0 in Prep League Action

Photos by Anna Marie Villasenor Girls Water Polo: After 19 days out of the pool, La Salle waded back into the water. And the Lancers improved to 3-0 in Prep League play with a 14-4 victory at Brentwood. Audrey Turner led the way with six goals and three steals. River Lee had a monster game […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Dec 10 2022

Grace Kachmarsky Scores Seven Goals in La Salle’s 13-6 Victory at Westridge; Lancers Have Won Four Consecutive Matches

Photos by Alex Veliz Girls Water Polo: After starting the season 0-3, La Salle has now won four consecutive matches. The Lady Lancers picked up a 13-6 victory at Westridge. Grace Kachmarsky led the way with seven goals. Audrey Turner chipped in with two goals. And Monica Villasenor had a great game in goal with […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Dec 08 2022

La Salle Improved to 3-3 After Wednesday’s 13-8 Victory Over San Marino; Turner & Kachmarsky Scored Four Goals Apiece

Photos by Anna Marie Villasenor Girls Water Polo: La Salle used first and third quarter surges to outlast San Marino, 13-8, on Wednesday. The Lancers got six goals apiece in the start of the first and second halves, and Monica Villasenor would do the rest. Audrey Turner and Grace Kachmarsky led the offense with four […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Dec 06 2022

Kachmarsky Scores 8 Goals & Villasenor Blocks 7 Shots in La Salle’s 18-7 Victory Over Los Altos

Photos by Anna Marie Villasenor Girls Water Polo: La Salle jumped on Los Altos early and cruised to an 18-7 victory on Monday. The Lancers led 6-1 at the half and the outcome was never in doubt. Grace Kachmarsky led the way with eight goals, six steals and two assists. Audrey Turner chipped in with […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Nov 30 2022

Glendora’s Audrey Jurado Thwarts La Serna’s Offense in Tuesday’s 8-4 Victory Over Lancers

Girls Water Polo: Glendora got a great effort in goal, and defeated La Serna, 8-4, on Tuesday. GHS goalie, Audrey Jurado, had a game-high 15 saves to go with her one assist and a steal. Anika Nichols led the Tartans’ offense with three goals, four steals, two ejections drawn and an assist. Rachelle Herrera contributed […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Nov 23 2022

Victoria Tu Scores Three Goals in West Covina’s 8-4 Victory at Mayfield; Bulldogs Earn First Win of 2022-23 Season

Girls Water Polo: West Covina picked up victory No. 1 of the 2022-23 season on Tuesday. The Bulldogs defeated Mayfield, 8-4, behind three goals from Victoria Tu. Sam Guerra had a solid game in goal, blocking 11 of the 15 shots she faced. Salma Valle contributed two goals for WCHS. Up next: West Covina will […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Feb 20 2022

Bonita’s Defense Stifles Potent Woodbridge Offense in Bearcats’ 8-6 Victory Over Warriors in CIF-SS Division 3 Championship Game

Photos by Peter Jackson Girls Water Polo: The famous “defense wins championships” saying was proven true yet again. This time the author was the Bonita High School girls water polo program. The Bearcats and goalie, Maddie Jackson, held Woodbridge to half of their 12-goal per-game average, and won the CIF-SS Division 3 championship, 8-6, on […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Feb 19 2022

Bonita Faces Woodbridge in Saturday Morning’s CIF-SS D-3 Title Game; Bearcats Travel to Woollett Aquatics Center in Irvine

Photo by Peter Jackson Girls Water Polo Preview: Who: Bonita vs Woodbridge What: CIF-SS Division 3 Championship Where: William Woollett Aquatic Center in Irvine When: Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Bonita is just one win away from a potential CIF-SS Division 3 championship. The Bearcats enter Saturday morning’s title tilt with Woodbridge playing great defense, and […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Feb 17 2022

Hailee Heaton’s 5 Goals Leads Bonita to 9-6 Victory in CIF D-3 Semifinal; Bearcats Will Face Woodbridge in Saturday’s Title Tilt

Girls Water Polo: It’s on to the D-3 title game! Bonita made a 54-mile trip to Rolling Hills Estates in Wednesday’s semifinal round of the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs. And the traffic and drive home didn’t bother the girls from La Verne one bit, after a 9-6 victory over Peninsula. The Bearcats scored three goals […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Feb 14 2022

Clare Baty Scores 5 Goals in Ayala’s 10-9 Victory Over La Salle in CIF-SS Division 5 Quarterfinals

Photos by Alex Veliz Girls Water Polo: Ayala earned a spot in the CIF-SS Division 5 semifinals after edging La Salle, 10-9, on Saturday. The Bulldogs outscored the Lancers 4-2 in the second half. Clare Baty had a game-high five goals in the win. Jamie Bracht chipped in with two goals. Savannah Robles led La […]

By Brian Baiotto


Water Polo/ Feb 13 2022

Heaton & Hugar Scored Two Goals Apiece & Jackson Blocks 19 Shots in Bonita’s 6-4 Victory Over Vista Murrieta in CIF D-3 Quarterfinal

Girls Water Polo: Bonita was able to use the same recipe for victory on Saturday as they have all season. The Bearcats get a lead, and then let their defense and goalie, Maddie Jackson take over. Bonita got two goals apiece from Hailey Heaton and Katie Hugar in Saturday’s 6-4 victory over Vista Murrieta. Tori […]

By Brian Baiotto