Saline Learns Why Huron Is State's Top Ranked Team

It didn't take long for Ann Arbor Huron to show Saline why it is ranked as the top water polo team in the state.

Huron scored 1:15 into the game and held a 6-0 lead at the end of the first quarter before swimming past Saline 18-4.

The River Rats were relentless on offense and defense. On many occasions, the River Rats broke up Hornet plays and then delivered long passes to sprinting swimmers who managed to get behind the Saline defense. And on too many occasions, for Saline fans, the River Rats made good on their opportunities. When the Hornets did manage to breakup a River Rat play, it seemed there was always a Huron swimmer there first to get the loose ball.

The Hornets were much better in the second period. Lucas Allen had several good shots on goal but was frustrated by the Huron keeper. Meanwhile, the River Rats' onslaught continued. Finally, down 8-0, Allen scored to break the shutout.

Huron no signs of letting up, scoring three goals 57 seconds to take an 11-1 lead. Louis Remenapp replied for the Hornets, but Huron closed out the third quarter with two more goals for a 13-2 lead.

Huron opened the fourth quarter with a pair of goals before Allen scored his second of the night for Saline. Huron scored the next three goals before James Fisher closed scoring with a goal for the Hornets.

Saline hosts Groves on Senior Night at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.