The champions of the high school water polo circuit have been recognized in Huntington Beach. Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark and Mayor Pro Tem Pat Burns presented the Huntington Beach High School Men's Water Polo team with certificates at the Mayor's Community Spotlight Awards, saluting them for clinching the CIF Championship, a first in the team's history. This victory after two previous journeys to the finals paints a vivid portrait of perseverance and athleticism.
The HBHS team overcame Laguna Beach HS in an electrifying sudden death overtime. JD Johnson, a junior at HBHS, was the hero of the hour, securing the win with a decisive goal in the third overtime period. His contribution is poised to be etched in the annals as a legendary moment in the school's sports legacy. HBHS's Facebook page commemorated the achievement stating, "Congratulations, all!"
