Southern Section Boys Water Polo Playoffs: Quarterfinals and Beyond
High school boys water polo teams in the Southern Section playoffs competed in the third round on Wednesday. In Pool A, Newport Harbor defeated Oaks Christian 12-6, while JSerra beat Laguna Beach 14-6. In Pool B, Corona del Mar won against Santa Margarita 13-11, and Mira Costa triumphed over Long Beach Wilson 10-6.
The upcoming schedule for Thursday includes quarterfinal matches in Division 1. Loyola will face San Marcos at Dos Pueblos, Dos Pueblos will play against Buena at Rio Mesa, Mater Dei will compete at Sage Hill, and Harvard-Westlake will take on Westlake. The quarterfinals for Divisions 2-5 are set for November 7, with the Open Division crossover round on November 8 at higher seeds. Semifinals for Divisions 2-5 will be held on November 11, while the Open Division semifinals are scheduled for November 12 at Woollett Aquatics Center. Division 1 semifinals will also take place on November 12, with the finals for all divisions set for November 15 at Mt. San Antonio College.
In conclusion, the high school boys water polo teams in the Southern Section playoffs are gearing up for intense competition as they progress through the playoffs towards the finals in mid-November. Stay tuned for more exciting matches and results as the teams battle it out for the championship title.