Warriors Win Out on Day 2 of the Gary Troyer Invite
By: SID CHASE DODGE
What Happened? Westcliff Warriors vs Washington&Jefferson Presidents
It was an eventful saturday for Men's Water Polo finally having the full strength of their roster with injured players returning to the water. The first opponent of the day was against Washington&Jefferson Presidents. #9 Mark Merai started the game winning the sprint and scoring a fast goal in the opening minute. The team struggled a bit taking over the game, but kept fighting to the final buzzer. We ended up taking over the game and stopping Washington and Jefferson's momentum winning the game 9-6. #8 Luca Silvestri lead the team with 5 goals while #7 Callum Norman and #9 Mark merai were able to both score two goals a piece. We won our first game of the Gary Troyer tournament and got ready for the next game against Augutana.
Key Players of the Match
#8 Luca Silvestri - 5 Goals
#7 Callum Norman - 2 Goals
#9 Mark Merai - 2 Goals
#1 Roberto Barrera - 11 Saves
What Happened? Westcliff Warriors vs Augustana Vikings
Augustana also played a very physical game against us as it was a bit less nervous game as we were controlling the situation. We took a 2 goal lead early in the game. Even with the physicality and our starting center Mitrovic out for the game because of an injury we were still able to come up with the win beating Augustana 12-9. #8 Luca Silvestre shot 8-10 from the field while #10 Vincenzo Inguanta was able to put two goals in the back of the net. #1A Ognen Cerkez also had an important 8 blocks to support the team in the teams second win of the tournament. Everybody on the roster was able to pick up playing time and put some stats up on the board as it was a team effort to win both games. Coach Djippov, "Overall I'm satisfied with the tournament as we learned a lot and gain a lot of confidence and experience. Next weekend we have another important tournament at CBU - Lancer Invitational when we will play another 4 high level games and teams - Friday - CBU and Fresno Pacific, Saturday - Concordia and Chapman."
Key Players of the Match
#8 Luca Silvestri - 10 Shots, 8 Goals
#2 Collin Moore - 1 Goal
#7 Callum norman - 1 Goal
#10 Vincenzo Inguanta - 2 Goals
#1A Ognjen Cerkez - 8 Saves
What's Next? The Warrios will travel to particpate in the CBU-Lancer Invitational that will take on CBU and Fresno Pacific on 10/15. Followed by Concordia and Chapman on 10/16.
To get in contact with me, email at chasedodge@westcliff.edu