By Peter Skrumbis
The varsity boysâ water polo team just completed four consecutive victories in the S&R Cup to place first in the tournament and help them reamain in the Southern Section Div. 1 top 10.
With senior leadership and high scoring offense, the water polo team started the season with a victory over Corona Del Mar, the team that defeated them in CIF semifinals last year.
“[Corona Del Mar] is a different team, but itâs still a nice way to start the season,” Brian Pingree â07 said.
The senior leaders on the team, Jeff Schwimer â07 and Pingree, describe the teamâs qualities as “solid offense and strong defense.”
Schwimer was named L.A. Times Player of the Week for his performance against Mater Dei. Schwimer scored four goals and led his team to a 13-8 victory over the Monarchs.
“Jeff is definitely a big time leader for our team,” Pingree said.
“Thatâs always cool, but I donât think about it that much. I just go out and play,” Schwimer said about his performance.
Schwimer refered to Pingree, the incumbent starting goalie, as “the head of our defense and weâre all impressed with his play so far this year.”
“Weâve turned it around after a rocky start, so I expect a lot of success this year,” Pingree said.
Pingree also said he wouldnât be surprised by a solid run at CIF this year.
The team still has two tournaments and games against rivals Long Beach Wilson and Notre Dame left this year.