La Jolla goalie George Gayner (1, far right)
blocks a Bishop's shot with 2:12 left in the
third quarter, the score tied 6-6.
(Photo by Ed Piper)
By Ed Piper
In the Western League opener, La Jolla downed crosstown rival Bishop's, 15-14, in overtime in a thrilling matchup of equals. A packed house at Coggan Pool helped make the impact of every play, every call crucial as both student bodies were well-represented.
The Vikings climbed back from a 12-8 deficit with 1:16 left in the third quarter to tie the game with 57 seconds left in regulation on junior Henry Glenister's shot on a pass from teammate Ryder Jaseniuk.
6'6" Dexter Black scored two goals in the first three-minute overtime, Lev Kevorkian added another, and La Jolla held on through the second OT to secure the victory.
Black, catching his breath after the two squads slapped hands pool-side following the match, deflected credit to his team: "We were distributing the ball. We got it to our centers. Henry made that great shot to put us in OT. It was all just shooting from there."
Dexter had scratches on his body and flexed his back with a grimace after getting out of the pool following the two overtimes.
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