Maddie Chen and Kyla Pickell each scored three goals Tuesday as the University girls water polo team edged visiting Trabuco Hills, 9-8, to give Coach Jeff Colton a victory in his Trojans debut.
Colton arrived at University after resigning during last season at Division 1 powerhouse Foothill.
Freshman Christina Doherty scored three goals for Trabuco Hills in the nonleague game.
In another nonleague game:
Woodbridge 13, El Dorado 4: Long Beach State signee Keely Hamilton and Lauren Spear each scored three goals to help lead the host Warriors.
