Palos Verdes established themselves early in the game with ball control on the face-offs, and by utilizing crisp passing to set-up scores on each of their first three possessions. They used their tight defensive sets to stymie the Redondo attack, and their superior stick handling skills to create and prevail on ground ball opportunities. With ball control and squad size clearly the advantage for Palos Verdes, the Sea Kings were able to substitute liberally and keep fresh legs on the field while Redondo’s smaller squad became fatigued by the fast pace and lack of subs.

Palos Verdes had nine players score and two more that contributed for assists. Leading the scoring with two goals apiece were Brandon Hixenbaugh, Mike Macfarlane, Jon Pang, David Scott and Nolan Semel. Also contributing with a goal apiece were Andrew Pandora, Sammy Romer, Peter Trelenberg, Ryan Rheingold, and Matt Chong. Assisting on scores were Brandon Hixenbaugh, Sammy Romer, Adam Wagoner and Andrew Pandora.

The Sea Kings defensive unit played a strong game highlighted by the longstick middie play of Matt Moen, well executed clears, and a number of momentum changing steals. Palos Verdes rotated three goalies through at the net including senior Alex Marin, junior Reuben Vollmer and freshman Matt Schladen.