ECC water polo team wins in home pool

ECC attacker Ryan Winkler (#7) looks for a shot during the ECC-Fullerton College water polo home game on Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018. Photo credit: Jack Kan

ECC attacker Kyle Thorne (#11) looks for a shot at the ECC-Fullerton College water polo home game on Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018. Photo credit: Jack Kan

The El Camino College men’s water polo team hosted the Fullerton College Hornets at the ECC pool on Thursday, September 6.

ECC attacker Sam Waters controls the ball during the ECC-Fullerton College water polo home game on Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018. Photo credit: Jack Kan

The Warriors led through the first two quarters and powered ahead leading 12-6 at half-time.

Ikaika Napohaku grabs an opponent during the ECC-Fullerton College water polo game on Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018. Photo credit: Jack Kan

The Hornets made a furious charge during the fourth quarter, but ended just short by a goal. The final score was a 19-18 victory for ECC.

Kyle Thorne aims the goal.

Men's Water Polo Warriors vs Fullerton at El Camino, Sep 6,2018. Photo credit: Mari Inagaki

Seth Ulrich was the leading scorer for ECC with 6 goals, followed by a very active Ryan Winkler (4 goals, 4 assists, 5 steals). Kyle and Matt Thorne addes 3 goals each.

ECC goalkeeper Brandon Soto stops a shot during the ECC-Fullerton College water polo home game on Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018. Photo credit: Jack Kan

Goalkeeper Brandon Soto had a busy afternoon, making 11 saves.

ECC men's water polo coach Noah Rubke briefs his team during a time-out at the ECC-Fullerton College home game on Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018. Photo credit: Jack Kan

The Warriors next home stand will be against Mt. San Antonio College Mounties on Wednesday, September 19.