On March 16, Brendan Ellixson tries to steal the ball from the opposing team.
REACH. On March 16, Brendan Ellixson tries to steal the ball from a Lake Brantley player. photo/ASHLEY MCKEE

 By ASHLEY MCKEE

On March 16, after playing and losing to Winter Park at Winter Park, the boys water polo team travelled to Lake Brantley to take on the Patriots. They defeated Lake Brantley 14-9, making their record 8-7.

The boys did not let their loss to Winter Park discourage them for their game against Lake Brantley.

During the first quarter of the game the Lake Brantley was only able to score once. Juniors Austin Fussell and Israel Miller both scored during the first quarter making the score 4-1.

The second quarter started with senior Brendan Ellixson scoring a goal making the score 6-3. Ellixson then made an assist allowing Miller to score.

In the beginning of the third quarter, senior William Stone blocked many of Lake Brantley’s shots on goal.  By the end of the third quarter, senior Thomas Egan made an assist allowing Ellixson to score another goal.

Miller started the fourth quarter with a goal making the score 7-3. Ellixson made another goal off an assist from senior Cooper Brock.

The boys will play their next game at home against Winter Springs on March 19, at 7 p.m.

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