Chase Mankin raises his arm to defend against an opponent. (Photo by Action Captures Media)
The Liberty High boys water polo team scored a 7-6 victory over Buena Park Tuesday night, advancing to the CIF-SS Division 4 championship game.
The win improved the Bison’s overall record to 17-11. They will play Foothill Tech (17-9) in the championship game Saturday at 6 p.m. at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut.
“It was such a great game,” said coach Hailey Badham. “Every single player on our team did exactly what we needed them to do to secure the win. We truly are a TEAM, and I always remind the boys to ‘go play their game.’ If every player does their job, trusts their teammates, and plays to the best of their ability, we thrive as a team.
“As a coach, I truly cannot put into words how thankful and blessed I feel to be a part of this team. There is nothing more rewarding than getting to watch these boys succeed and seeing their hard work pay off. Knowing how much they have sacrificed, how hard they have worked, and everything they have put into getting to this point makes moments like these so special.”
James Padilla looks to make a pass. (Photo by Action Captures Media)
Emmet Mino controls the ball for Liberty. (Photo by Action Captures Media)
Chase Mankin looks for a teammate. (Photo by Action Captures Media)
Chris Bruner lines up a shot. (Photo by Action Captures Media)
