{"id":16015,"date":"2024-11-03T14:59:48","date_gmt":"2024-11-03T21:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lbccviking.com\/?p=16015"},"modified":"2024-11-12T10:36:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T17:36:36","slug":"vikings-wipe-out-rival-cerritos-17-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbccviking.com\/?p=16015","title":{"rendered":"Vikings wipe out rival Cerritos 17-8"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LBCC men’s water polo triumphed over Cerritos with a final score of 17-8 on Oct. 23rd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first period kicked off with Cerritos taking an early lead as attacker Tim Robles found the back of the net at seven minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Long Beach quickly responded, with attackers Cooper Haddad and Aidan Sepulveda scoring to tie the game. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head Coach Djoko Radunovic emphasized the need for his players to display greater maturity during gameplay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe boys should work on showing more maturity during the games,\u201d Radunovic said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The back-and-forth continued as attacker Jacob Colon’s goal gave Cerritos the lead again, but LBCC\u2019s attacker Elijah Molina struck just minutes later, shifting momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the first period slowed, LBCC took control with goals from center Andrija Stankovic and attacker Sandro Pueyo, ending the first period with a narrow lead at 6-5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LBCC\u2019s lead continued into the second period, where they showcased their offensive skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defensive player Maxwell Earhart and attacker Cooper Haddad scored early in the second period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Elijah Mlina making a pass attempt to another teammate during the first period of the game.\rVikings took the at home win against Cerritos 17-8 on October 23 2024. (Brianna Apodaca)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAround the third quarter, there was a turning point, and towards the end of the third, we started to pick it up. I think we should have been more focused,” Ochoa said <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attacker Sandro Pueyo unleashed a flurry of 5 goals, pushing LBCC\u2019s lead to 11-5 by halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the third period, Cerritos made an effort to come back, with Christian Acosta and attacker Jacob Colon scoring crucial goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Center Michael Trujillo’s response for LBCC kept them ahead, leaving the score at 13-7 heading into the final period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fourth quarter saw Cerritos score again, but the relentless LBCC offense refused to slow down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attackers Elijah Molina and Sandro Pueyo extended the lead, with teammate Louis Hackett finishing things off to seal the victory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Defensive player Maxwell Earheart also offered a perspective, acknowledging that while the team secured the win, there remains \u201cdefinitely room for improvement.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LBCC Men’s water polo now maintains a record of 18-6 after losing their final game before the South Coast Conference Championship that starts on Friday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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