Saline Water Polo Team Advances in State Championship Tournament

The Saline High School girls water polo tournament opened Michigan Water Polo Association Championships by defeating West Ottawa, 14-3, Friday.

Cassie Anderson scored seven goals, including Saline’s first three goals, to lead the Hornets. Maddie Murphy scored four goals. Hope Smith, Sam Fitch and Jen Green also scored for Saline.

Saline advances to the state semifinal at 11:45 a.m.

Saline will play Hudsonville, who defeated Ann Arbor Huron, 16-6. The winner advances to the state championship to play against either Rockford or Okemos. The championship game is at 7:30 p.m., Saturday.

1st Period

Cassie Anderson (Katie Wagner)

Cassie Anderson (2)

2nd Period

Cassie Anderson (3)

Sam Fitch

Cassie Anderson (4) (Lisa Gross)

Maddy Murphy (Jen Green)

Cassie Anderson (5) (Jen Green)

Third Period

Maddy Murphy (2) (Annika Olsen)

Jen Green (Sam Fitch)

Hope Smith

Fourth Period

Maddy Murphy (3) (Hope Smith)

Maddy Murphy (4) (Hope Smith)

Cassie Anderson (6)

Cassie Anderson (7)

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