On Sep. 20, the boys’ varsity water polo team faced off against Tamalpais High School (Tam) in a critical rivalry matchup between the two best teams in the Marin County Athletic League (MCAL). Redwood entered with a 5-2 winning record overall and with a 2-0 record in MCAL play so far, the two previous wins being against Marin Academy and Novato. Tam arrived 3-1 overall, also 2-0 in MCAL with dominant wins over San Marin and Archie Williams. The Giants came out the gates firing, scoring two goals early on and taking a 2-1 lead at the end of the first quarter. Each team scored two goals in the second quarter, with key saves from senior goalie Will Rauzi keeping Redwood ahead. Throughout the game, Redwood scored three goals on five-meter penalty shots, with two coming early in the second half to give them a surmountable lead. More brilliant saves from Rauzi gave them the momentum they needed, eventually going on to win the game 10-7.
Undefeated in MCAL play, the Giants will look to continue their success against San Domenico at home on Sep. 26.
