CdM boys perfect in tournament

The Corona del Mar Junior Water Polo Program’s 12-and-under boys’ team went undefeated en route to winning the Pacific Fall Classic Tournament Sunday in San Diego.

The squad wasn’t the only team that earned success at the tournament. The CdM 10-and-under co-ed team tied for first place and the boys’ 14-and-under squad went 4-1.

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Junior Midget Division

Eagles Silver 44, Montebello 20

The Eagles improved to 2-1 in their division. They have not gotten off to a hot start in any game this year, and this game was no different starting off with Eagles fumbles on their first three possessions. However, the Eagles defense, led by linebackers Nick Bennett, Bradley Williams and defensive end Ollie Ferris, held steady and did not allow any points following the turnovers.

The Eagles settled down as the first quarter wore on and broke through on their fourth offensive possession with the first of six touchdowns by Justin Young to take a 6-0 lead. Montebello responded by tying the score at 6-6. Then on the Eagles’ next possession the Bulldogs returned a fumble recovery 60 yards for a touchdown to go up 13-6. The Eagles however, had a quick and definitive response as Young took the ensuing kickoff 65 yards for a touchdown sending the Eagles into halftime trailing, 13-12.

In the third quarter, the Eagles quickly took control of the game as they received the opening kickoff and marched the ball down field capping the drive with another rushing touchdown by Young to open a 19-12 margin. From that point they never looked back. The third quarter saw two more touchdowns over 50 yards from Young. In the fourth quarter, Young and Christian Chapin added short touchdown runs.

Junior Pee Wee Division

Eagles Silver 39, Anaheim 13

Silver had another strong outing controlling the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball. Eight different players scored led by Gage Roberson with one touchdown and two PATs. Cole Kinder (one TD), Mason Lindh (one TD), Anthony De La Torre (one TD), Christian Veit (one PAT), Steven Muise (one PAT) and Jack Cornuke (one TD) also contributed, while Christian Ferraro scored with a reception in the end zone. Rashaan Burns and Trenton Raines came up one yard short on their attempts to score. Andrew Laidlaw, Jonathan Muise, Narciso Montes, and Zack Swies controlled the defensive side of the ball giving the Silver Eagles their third win for the season.

Eagles Black 26, Fullerton Titans 7