Boys’ Varsity Water Polo moves on to the CIF Finals after victorious game

Aniya Grant, Staff Writer

November 15, 2023

After a victorious game against Cabrillo High, Ayala boys varsity water polo will head to CIF Finals for a chance to win at Mt. Sac. They dominated the game, winning 15-4.

On Wednesday, November 8th, Boys’ Varsity won their game in the CIF playoffs, 15-4 against the Cabrillo High School Jaguars. Going into this match, Ayala’s record was set at 19-14 overall, and 3-5 in the league. The Jaguars record was 19-7 overall, and 2-3 in the league.

As the first quarter began, Ayala rose to the lead scoring five goals, giving them a comfortable advantage. Due to Ayala’s outstanding defense, the Jaguars could not score at all. The first quarter ended with a score of 5-0.

At halftime, Ayala held onto their lead scoring four more goals. The Jaguars managed to score two goals, which set the score at 9-2 going into the third quarter.

The third quarter would be tough for both teams, however, Ayala was able to score three goals, which is two more than the Jaguars who scored one. This set the score at 12-3, going into the fourth and final quarter.

The fourth quarter would seal the victory for Ayala who scored three goals during this time. The Jaguars scored one goal, which set the final score at 15-4 with Ayala taking the win.

After winning this game, Ayala will advance on to the CIF finals where they will be facing the Royal High School Highlanders.

About the Contributors

Aniya Grant, Staff Writer

Aniya Grant (10) is a staff writer, and this is her 2nd year with the Bulldog Times. Aniya looks forward to gaining more experience in student journalism, and building new relationships around campus. Aniya hopes to learn more about the students of Ayala through her writing, and is excited to collaborate with her peers to fully experience the art of journalism. Outside of school, Aniya enjoys playing flag football with her friends and has been in the sport for a year. She loves binge-watching TV shows and playing online games with her friends, including Roblox. One day, she aspires to travel the world while pursuing a career that allows her to do so.

Kaitlyn Angeles, Staff Member

Kaitlyn Angeles (9) is a reporter for The Bulldog Times, and this is her 1st year on staff. Kaitlyn is aiming to be closer with her peers and improve her social and writing skills. She would be happy to work with others and see what improvements she can make for future assignments. In addition to being a reporter, she is looking forward to joining the PUSO Club and Asian Club. In her free time, she just likes to hang out with friends, draw, play video games, listen to music, play with her dog, and space out. She really isn’t an outgoing person, but she is willing to work hard on whatever she can.