Sophomore Maddie Musselman scored the winning goal from outside five meters with left in the game, capping a whirlwind day in which Musselman also competed in the USA Water Polo Futures 50 Classic. She then hopped in the pool with the Sea Kings, also helping them beat Los Alamitos, , in the semifinals. CdM went in the Fall Fling. The Sea Kings played the earlier games without Musselman, including a big win over another shorthanded team, Laguna Beach, on Saturday night.
This is a huge step in that direction. Then getting over the hump and beating them. They jumped ahead early Sunday night, taking a lead after a quarter. We all wanted to win so badly, because Newport is one of our biggest rivals. To play them in the finals again meant a lot to us, so we were all super stoked when we started getting ahead. CdM led at halftime and after three quarters. Junior Rachel Whitelegge tied the score with a quick inside strike with left in the game.
But 12 seconds later, there was Musselman, who ended her long weekend with the game-winning goal. Morgan scored three goals for CdM and Coskinas scored twice. Musselman had the winning goal and led all players with seven steals, and goalie Heidi Ritner tallied four saves.
She might be taking a beating, but she does so much for us. Our offense works around that, which is great. Those two are going to have a fun upcoming season. Cleo Harrington and Carlee Kapana combined for eight saves for the Sailors in the final.
Kapana also rejoined the Sailors after playing in the Futures 50 Classic. It was obvious that we were tired. The Team London team captain netted four goals in the championship match.
