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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.