While volleyball and football have pulled in most of the headlines for local prep sports, there are still quite a few teams duking it out in the playoffs for girls’ tennis and boys’ water polo. This past Friday, Nov. 4, the second round of the CIF Southern Section girls’ tennis second-round playoffs matches got underway, and three local teams remain in the hunt.
In Division 3, Vista Murrieta defeated Capistrano Valley 12-6, advancing to play against Agoura in quarterfinal action this week.
In Division 4, Paloma Valley fought to a 9-9 tie against Ontario Christian, and advanced by winning 82-75 on games. The Wildcats then hosted Maranatha in the quarterfinal round, but after going toe-to-toe to a 9-9 tie in that matchup as well, Paloma Valley fell 82-80 in games.
In Division 5, Citrus Hill (Perris) took down Schurr High School 12-6, and are on the road to face Villanova Prep this week. All matches start at 2 p.m. Sites and times are subject to change.
As for the local teams still swimming their way to the top of the postseason brackets, Hemet is the only team that advanced to the next round after beating Whitney High School 18-5 in their Division 6 matchup. The Bulldogs will travel to face Savanna Wednesday, Nov. 9, in the semifinals. Matches are at 5 p.m. Times and sites are subject to change.
Here are the remaining scores from CIF Southern Section boys’ water polo quarterfinal playoff matches involving area teams.
SATURDAY NOV. 5
DIVISION 4
Yucaipa – 12, Vista Murrieta – 10
DIVISION 6
Hemet – 18, Whitney – 5
Savanna – 10, Tahquitz – 9
JP Raineri can be reached by email at sports@reedermedia.com.