DP Water Polo gives rival San Marcos “Full Nelson” to lock up Channel League crown

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Dos Pueblos High School senior Grant Nelson was unstoppable in likely his final game against crosstown rival San Marcos. Nelson scored a game-high 8 goals on just 9 shots to lead the Chargers to a 17-12 road victory to clinch the outright Channel League title.

DP improves to 20-6 in the season and 5-0 in the Channel League with one league game left against Ventura on Tuesday.

The Chargers led 5-3 after one quarter and behind Nelson's 4 second quarter goals, DP led 10-5 at halftime.

San Marcos (11-11, 2-3) cut the deficit to just 11-8 heading into the fourth quarter. Brandon Lee led the Royals attack with 4 goals while Milo Kostechko added three goals.

The Royals Mateo Muslera scored the first goal of the fourth quarter to pull them within 11-9 but the DP had the finishing touch. Two goals by Nelson and one each by sophomore Channing Wigo and senior Lucas Neushul brought the lead back to 15-10 and the Chargers remained in control the rest of the way.

(Sophomore Channing Wigo scored 3 goals for DP. Entenza Design).

(Senior Lucas Neushul tallied 3 goals as DP completes season sweep over San Marcos. Entenza Design).

Sophomore goalie Koa Zertuche made 9 saves in the win.