SEVEN STRAIGHT FOR CALVERT HALL

The Cardinals routed Loyola’s water polo team, yet again, for another crown.

In two prior meetings this season (the most recent last Monday), the Cardinals won 10-5 and 15-9.
In both of those games, the Dons were in the game at halftime.
 
After yielding the first goal to the Dons’ Tyler Thein, a short-lived, 40-second lead evaporated as the Cardinals built an 11-3 halftime advantage.

Thein scored three of the Dons’ goals. Charlie Waesche and Brendan Moynihanm scored one goal each.

“We really work hard,” said Cardinals’ goalie Dan Kaun. “And that work has paid off.”
 
The Dons won their semifinal, 13-6, over Mount St. Joseph, while the Cardinals routed Gilman School, 20-2.

“It was tough playing 90 minutes after the semi-final win, but they were the top seed, and they had a little more rest,” said Dons’ coach Keith Schertle.

“We came in ready to play,” said Loyola captain Evan Danz. “But they always seem to step it up in the second half.”

“I can’t take all of the credit. I have great teammates,” said Helou, who has scored 65 goals and is considering Harvard, Princeton or Penn. “Now we’re looking forward to a rematch with Grenich in the Eastern Preps. We work really hard, and we can’t wait to play them again.”

Grenich, Conn., handed the Cardinals their lone loss, 7-5, in last month’s Beast of the East tournament.
                                  
“Today, I’m happey. We only gave up six goals, and they’re a pretty good team,” said Cardinals’ coach Don Anderson, who was tossed into the pool following the win.

“I’m really pleased with our effort today,” Anderson said. “I told the guys I’m still waiting for their best game of the season, and today they played their best game. It’s been an unbelievable run.”

Calvert Hall 15, Loyola 6

Calvert Hall   5    6    4     0     15
Loyola          2   1     1     1       6

SCORING
Calvert Hall-Helou, 5; Arny Warren, 4; Ben Brown, 3; Mike Brown; Matt Kolb; Archie Warren.
Loyola-Tyler Thein, 3; Charlie Waesche; Brendan Moynihanm.