The Cypress High water polo team ran into a fired up Millikan team in their season-opener on Saturday. The Rams held a slim lead about midway through the first quarter, but began to take control from there as they topped the Centurions 19-7.
Cypress senior Garrett Potter had four goals to lead the Centurions. His second goal at the 3:54 mark in the first, cut the Ram lead to 3-2. But the Rams went on a 5-0 run to end the quarter with an 8-2 lead.
Cypress hurt their own cause with some unforced turnovers in their defensive zone and the Rams took advantage. Jin-Ho Park, Adam Saleh and Alexander Kimbrell each had a goal for the Centurions.
Cypress is looking to build upon a third-place finish in the Empire League from last year. Millikan was the second place team from the Moore League last year.
The Centurions were at California High on Tuesday (Aug. 28) and will play at Buena Park on Thursday at 3 p.m. they will travel to Savanna High on Tuesday to take on the Rebels at 3 p.m.