Santa Barbara Dons win boys water polo Channel League Tournament

OXNARD, Calif. - The Santa Barbara Dons prevailed in a back-and-forth finals of the Channel League Tournament as they outlasted Ventura 13-10.

With the score tied at 4 in the second period Santa Barbara scored three straight goals to create some breathing room, up 7-4 at half.

Jerrad Burford scored 4 of his 7 goals in the first half.

Ryder Green and Landin Romo each netted three goals apiece for the Dons who improved to 26-5 on the season.

Jaxon Burford made 12 saves for Santa Barbara.

San Marcos claimed third place as they rallied to beat rival Dos Pueblos 7-6.

The Royals scored two goals late including the game-winner by Luke Burns with 13 seconds left.

The CIF-SS boys water polo playoff pairings are announced on Saturday.