Royals clinch CIF-SS playoff spot with win over Buena

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Brandon Lee and Ryder Wilson each scored 4 goals while Indiana Roth added 3 goals to lead San Marcos past Buena 13-7 and into the CIF-Southern Section boys water polo playoffs.

The win in this Channel League tie-breaker gives the Royals (16-13, 5-3) second place over the Bulldogs (20-7, 5-3) which carries an automatic playoff berth.

The game was tied at 4 at the half but the Royals dominated the third quarter outscoring the Bulldogs 6-1 to seize control of the game. Sophomore Cody Clark scored from outside as did Lee to put the Royals up 6-4. Indy Roth scored back-to-back goals to put San Marcos in front 8-4.

The CIF-SS playoff pairings are released Friday.