The Vista Murrieta girls’ water polo team defeated Troy High School (1-2) in their third non-league game, bettering their record to 3-0 on the season to remain undefeated. Returning junior starters, Amira Van Buren and Katy Peterson had four goals each, while Kendra Johnston kept Vista Murrieta ahead with 11 saves. Kendra is a third year returning starting goalie and is already committed with a full ride scholarship to Cal State Bakersfield.
“This year’s team is strong,” said head coach Shane Anderson. “We have started off the season beating the fifth ranked team in Division II, Montebello, and the fourth ranked team in Division IV, Ayala. We are well rounded and have six scoring threats in the water at all times. Our schedule is pretty tough with only top ranked teams so we will be tough game tested all season long and well prepared for league and playoffs.”
Other scorers included Chloe Robinson (3) and Josceline Godinez (2), with Rack, Chesleske and Arciniega all chipping in a score for the Lady Broncos as well. Dowell, Maldonado, Feenstra and Elkhouri were the scorers for the Warriors.
Vista Murrieta opened up league play against Great Oak on Tuesday, Jan. 12, where the Lady Broncos dominated throughout the entirety of the match, winning 24-1. Amira Van Buren recorded 8 goals for Vista Murrieta as Kendra Johnston controlled the goal with 17 saves. Murrieta Valley, last years SWL Champs, will travel to face the Lady Broncos next on Jan. 19. The Lady Nighthawks took out Murrieta Mesa on Tuesday, Jan. 12, winning 13-2. Match time will be at 5 p.m.
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