Boys Water Polo: Dos Pueblos pulls out overtime win over Buena

GOLETA, Calif. - A down-to-the-wire game was nothing new for the Dos Pueblos High School boys water polo team. The Chargers opened up Channel League play with another thriller this season and they came out on the right side of a 15-12 overtime game against Buena.

DP led most of the game as they were up 3-0 after one quarter and 5-3 at the half. The Chargers led 8-5 midway through the third quarter after back-to-back goals from senior Grant Nelson.

(Grant Nelson had a team-high 6 goals for Dos Pueblos. Entenza Design).

Buena rallied back behind junior Paolo DelNagro who led the Bulldogs with six goals. Buena trailed just 8-7 after three quarters and they grabbed a 10-9 lead midway through the fourth quarter on another DelNagro goal.

Buena had a chance to go up by two goals but DP sophomore goalie Koa Zertuche blocked a penalty shot.

(Koa Zertuche had 10 saves in the game. Entenza Design).

DP would tie the game at 10 on a goal from sophomore Channing Wigo.

No one scored the rest of regulation so they played two 3 minute overtime periods.

Senior Lucas Neushul opened up overtime with a goal and Nelson converted a penalty shot giving DP a 12-10 advantage after the first overtime period.

Wigo, Nelson and Tyler Racine scored goals in the second overtime period for Dos Pueblos who improved to 12-5 overall.

(Channing Wigo scored 5 goals for DP. Entenza Design).

The CIF-Southern Section released its first power rankings of the season and the Chargers are #5 overall.

DP hosts San Marcos on Tuesday, October 6.