Hot Shots: Thursday’s water polo (9-25-14)

Marina's John Melton shoots past Tustin's Dakota Friel, left, and Nate John during the Tillers' 10-8 victory in their boys water polo game at Tustin High Thursday.

Tustin's Zachary Morgan battles with Marina's Joe Lastelic, right, during Tustin's 10-8 victory in their boys water polo game at Tustin High Thursday.

Northwood's Kian Falah fights for possession with Dana Hills' Matt Honey. Dana Hills took on Northwood at Santa Margarita High School in the first round of the South Coast Varsity Tournament. Dana Hills won 14-10 The event continues through Saturday.

Santa Ana Valley's Marco Avila, left, and Pacifica's Duncan Reopke battle for possession. Pacifica took on Santa Ana Valley in a boys water polo match at Santa Ana Valley in Santa Ana on Thursday. Pacifica won 8-4.

Marina's Cole Bailey looks to pass to Joe Lastelic during their boys water polo game at Tustin High Thursday.

Marko Asic of Dana Hills gets ahead of Northwood's Joe Shaw. Dana Hills took on Northwood at Santa Margarita High School in the first round of the South Coast Varsity Tournament. Dana Hills won 14-10 The event continues through Saturday.

Santa Ana Valley's Alexis Ballesteros keeps an eye on a pass attempt by Pacifica's Ori Morton. Pacifica took on Santa Ana Valley in a boys water polo match at Santa Ana Valley in Santa Ana on Thursday. Pacifica won 8-4.

Marina's Leo Yuno takes a shot against Tustin during their boys water polo game at Tustin High Thursday.

Dana Hills' Jack McLaughlin goes up for a block. Dana Hills took on Northwood at Santa Margarita High School in the first round of the South Coast Varsity Tournament. Dana Hills won 14-10 The event continues through Saturday.

Santa Ana Valley's Alexis Ballesteros held his ground on defense. Pacifica took on Santa Ana Valley in a boys water polo match at Santa Ana Valley in Santa Ana on Thursday. Pacifica won 8-4.

Tustin's Dakota Friel pressures Marina's Leo Yuno during the Tillers' 10-8 victory in their boys water polo game at Tustin High Thursday.

Northwood's Brad Arca battles Dana Hills' Casey Burns. Dana Hills took on Northwood at Santa Margarita High School in the first round of the South Coast Varsity Tournament. Dana Hills won 14-10 The event continues through Saturday.

Pacifica coach Eric Anderson shouts to one his players during their match on Thursday. Pacifica took on Santa Ana Valley in a boys water polo match at Santa Ana Valley in Santa Ana on Thursday. Pacifica won 8-4.

Santa Ana Valley's Eladio Fierros got ahead of Pacifica's Douglas Shisbey on a breakaway. Pacifica took on Santa Ana Valley in a boys water polo match at Santa Ana Valley in Santa Ana on Thursday. Pacifica won 8-4.

Northwood's Daniel Vo battles Dana Hills' Casey Burns in front of the net. Dana Hills took on Northwood at Santa Margarita High School in the first round of the South Coast Varsity Tournament. Dana Hills won 14-10 The event continues through Saturday.

Pacifica's Nick Ross, left, battles Santa Ana Valley's Arturo Gomez in front of the net. Pacifica took on Santa Ana Valley in a boys water polo match at Santa Ana Valley in Santa Ana on Thursday. Pacifica won 8-4.

Tustin goaltender Steven Magdaleno can't stop this shot by Marina's Robby Demshki, left, during the Tillers' 10-8 victory in their boys water polo game at Tustin High Thursday.

Dana Hills' Andrew Mouacdie goes up for a block against Northwood's Joe Shaw. Dana Hills took on Northwood at Santa Margarita High School in the first round of the South Coast Varsity Tournament. Dana Hills won 14-10 The event continues through Saturday.

Pacifica's Alexis Ballesteros goes up for a block against Santa Ana Valley. Pacifica took on Santa Ana Valley in a boys water polo match at Santa Ana Valley in Santa Ana on Thursday. Pacifica won 8-4.

Tustin's Dakota Friel takes a shot past Marina's John Melton during the Tillers' 10-8 victory in their boys water polo game at Tustin High Thursday.

Northwood coach Jocelyn Manderino follows the action. Dana Hills took on Northwood at Santa Margarita High School in the first round of the South Coast Varsity Tournament. Dana Hills won 14-10 The event continues through Saturday.

Pacifica's Aaron Bauer gets past Santa Ana Valley's Alexis Ballesteros and goes after a loose ball in front of the net during their match on Thursday at Santa Ana Valley. Pacifica won 8-4.

Northwood's Daniel Vo watches the ball pass by. Dana Hills took on Northwood at Santa Margarita High School in the first round of the South Coast Varsity Tournament. Dana Hills won 14-10 The event continues through Saturday.

Santa Ana Valley's Victor Pinsur looks to block the pass of Pacifica's Jacob Allen during their match at Santa Ana Valley on Thursday. Pacifica won 8-4.