Costa’s boys water polo team sees streak end at three
Mira Costa's Dylan Colbert fires a shot against Palos Verdes in a key Bay League contest. Photo Competing in the 42nd South Bay Tournament, three-time defending champion Mira Costa was denied a four-peat when Peninsula defeated the Mustangs 10-5 in the final of the tournament that was held at Mira Costa and Redondo high schools. Josh Huttinger and Justin Pratt scored two goals each and Matt Thornton added one in the loss to Peninsula, who won the tournament for the first time. After defeating Santa Monica 7-5, Redondo downed Chadwick 7-6 in the fifth-place game. Adam Rudow and Skyler Ulrich scored two goals apiece in each of the two games. After scoring three goals against Santa Monica, Jonathan Ortiz scored once in the final. Spencer Peak and Ashton DeRojas added one goal each and goalkeeper Jacob Melendez recorded 12 saves against Chadwick. Mira Costa opened league action Tuesday giving rival Palos Verdes all it could handle. Mira Costa's Mitchell Trainoff looks for an opening against Peninsula defender Andrew Martin. Photo by Mark Trainoff The young Mustangs continued to battle back before the Sea Kings ran out the clock for an 8-7 victory at Mira Costa. Jimmy Bissel, Dan…
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