Water Polo Wednesday

Boys Water Polo
at the City of Lompoc Aquatic Center

Cabrillo 16, Morro Bay 6

The Conquistadors won this one easily - eventually. They breezed through 2 quarters of uninspired polo, then had a particularly lackluster 3rd period, before finally playing close to the potential they showed against San Marcos on Tuesday.

Cabrillo scored the first 3 goals of the game and finished the initial period up 4-1. It could have been much better. The sole Pirate goal came on a 5-meter penalty shot after a completely unnecessary foul, and after Cabrillo blew several scoring chances including a 5-meter of their own.

In the second period, Morro Bay scored their 2nd goal after a double ejection foul was called with the Conqs already down a man. How bad was it ? The call was made by referee Bob "Mr. Cabrillo Water Polo" Boyer - the retired CHS Athletic Director & Water Polo Head Coach. It got worse. Later in the quarter, each team missed 5-meter penalty shots. {For those new to the sport, it's rare to see more than 1-2 5-meter penalties in a game. And all of these were deserved.}

The 3rd period play was egregious. The Pirates, who only dressed 9 players, out-scored the Conqs 3-1, despite clearly tiring. Two of the goals were on 5-meter penalty shots (Morro Bay was 2-3 on the quarter). The real squad showed up in the final stanza, as Cabrillo had two four-goal runs sandwiched around Morro Bay's only goal of the period.

Scoring:
Cabrillo - Tyler Chard 5, Emmett Hill 3, Marcus Thiele 3, Tyler Thompson 2, Shae Kakos, Nick Hines. Morro Bay - Zach Condit 3, Jackson Newel 2, Elliot Kaser.

Junior Varsity
Cabrillo 13, Morro Bay 8

The JV apparently paid attention to the first game, and tried to replicate it. The Pirates struck first, then Cabrillo reeled off 5 straight points (4 in the 1st period). Game Over ? Not quite. The visitors ran off 5 of their own in the second, and led at half 6-5. The Conqs posted 5 of the 6 goals in the third quarter for 10-7 lead. A 4th quarter MB goal cut the margin to 2, but Cabrillo scored the last 3 goals to seal the win.

Scorers:
Cabrillo - Nate Chandler 4, Simon Reep 4, Kyle Lopez 2, Chris Naughton, Kieren Carroll, Matt Bray. Morro Bay - Keary Kennedy 5, Marco Maffioli, Grant Johnson, Jairn Schiff.

at Allan Hancock College
St Joseph 9, Lompoc 7

The Braves ceded the Knights a 4-1 first quarter lead, but rallied a bit in the second to trail 4-3 at halftime. They gave those gains back in the 3rd, when they were outscored 3-0. In the 4th, two quick goals by Daniel Dunaetz & Robert Macias brought the Braves within one.

St Joseph scored a countering goal, but Carl Thacker and Dunaetz both hit shots to tie the game at seven. That was as close as they got, however, as the Knights scored the final 2 goals to win 9-7.

Lompoc had opportunities but couldn't convert, including 7 man-up situations during which they only scored twice.

Other LPL

Santa Ynez 10, Santa Maria 4

The Pirates exploded for 5 goals in the fourth period to blow open a close (5-4) game. After taking a 3-1 lead in the first, Santa Ynez was up 4-2 at the break. The Saints closed the gap to two in the third, before the Pirates got serious.

For SY: Goals - Adam Parlato 3, Collin Gates 3, Adam Taylor 2, Krause 1, Lastra 1. Saves - William Mann 6, Adam Taylor 3.

The Pirates (7-9, 2-0) host Carpenteria on Thursday.

Girls Golf
at La Purisima Golf Club [Mon]
Lompoc 307, Santa Maria 370

Lompoc Individuals: Kaleigh Goethe 42, Jocilyn Caudillo 49, Julieta Solis 67, Jericha Garcia 71, Stacy Green 78, Alex Morgan 80.