"Oaks Christian, the defending Southern Section Open Division champion in girls' water polo, showed last week with an 11-7 win over previously unbeaten Mater Dei that it remains among the top teams in the Southland. The Lions (10-1) are one of four top teams capable of winning the title, along with Mater Dei, Orange Lutheran and Newport Harbor. "Four teams are capable of beating anyone any time," coach Jack Kocur said."
"Under Kocur, the Lions have five players committed to the college ranks: Alex Stoddard (Princeton), Mia Fabros (Stanford), Nicole O'Neill (USC), Maryam Maamoun (Brown) and Aaliyah Kim (Hawaii). There's also standout junior Makena Bygrave, who scored four goals against Mater Dei and is considered among the best players from the class of 2027. A big tournament in girls' water polo takes place this weekend at Santa Barbara High."
Oaks Christian, the defending Southern Section Open Division champion in girls' water polo, defeated previously unbeaten Mater Dei 11-7 and holds a 10-1 record. The team's only loss came to Newport Harbor, whom they have also beaten. The Lions are ranked No. 1 in the latest Southern Section rankings. Four teams are capable of beating anyone any time. The Lions have five players committed to college programs: Alex Stoddard (Princeton), Mia Fabros (Stanford), Nicole O'Neill (USC), Maryam Maamoun (Brown) and Aaliyah Kim (Hawaii). Junior Makena Bygrave scored four goals against Mater Dei and is viewed as among the top players in the class of 2027. A major girls' water polo tournament will take place this weekend at Santa Barbara High.
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