In Saturday's action…

The determined girls volleyball team played well against Branson HS only to come up short and become the NCS Championship runner-up.  They prepare for the CIF NorCal playoffs beginning Tuesday.

The #1 seeded boys water polo team defeated an inspired Redwood HS 14-11 in the NCS quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals Wednesday.

Saturday's individual standouts…

Boys water polo.

• Mac Darin scored 6 goals and had 3 assists and 2 steals.
• Charlie Bettencourt scored 3 goals.
• Jay Mills and Will Stryker each scored 2 goals.
• Peter Archer scored 1 goal and had 1 assist and 1 steal.

NCS water polo semifinals…

The #1 seeded boys water polo team hosts #4 Tamalpais HS Wednesday at 5:15.

The #1 seeded girls water polo team hosts #4 San Ramon Valley HS Wednesday at 6:30.

Note:  At all NCS playoff games, there is an admission charge.  $11 general admission and #6 for students, children and senior citizens.  No passes or ASB stickers will be honored.