Nearly every winter sports team at Point Loma High School (PLHS) advanced to post-season play as local prep athletes completed another successful season with both team and individual honors. “Once again we fielded very competitive teams and are very proud of the performances and efforts of our PLHS student/athletes,” said athletic director John Murphy. Most successful was the girls’ water polo team under coach Jerry Rich. While finishing 18-13 overall (3-5, fourth place in the Eastern League) the ladies advanced to the CIF quarterfinals, defeating El Capitan 6-3 before being ousted by local power The Bishop`s School in a 16-2 mismatch. Earning post-season honors were Carly Stiverson (First Team All-League and Division II All-Senior Team) and Sydney Imlay (Second Team All-League, Third Team All-CIF). Also advancing in CIF play was boys’ soccer. Coach Manuel Diaz’s side finished 5-6-4 overall (2-2-2, third place in the Eastern League) and defeated West Hills 5-0 in CIF playoffs before being eliminated by Mt. Carmel in a 2-0 match. Pointer Francisco Contreras (First Team All-League) was recognized for his play. Girls’ basketball, with Eric Brown coaching, ended with a 10-14 overall record (6-6, fourth place in the Central League). The Lady Pointers made a first-round exit in CIF playoffs as West Hills muzzled the Dogs in a 69-23 victory. Nicole Tartre (First Team All-League) was the lone Pointer honored. Girls’ soccer, guided by coach John Murphy, entered CIF playoffs with an 8-11-3 overall record (7-4-1, fourth place in the Eastern League). While the team was the defending CIF Division III champion, it was defeated 1-0 this year in the first round by Valhalla. Several players received honors, including Brianna Tumbiolo (First Team All-League, First Team All-CIF Div. III), Shelby Murphy (First Team All-League, Second Team All-CIF Div. III), Jaana Kalber and Megan O`Beirne (both Second Team, All-League). Boys´ wrestling under coach Phil Moore finished as the fourth place team in the Eastern League and advanced to the CIF Masters meet. Brian McMahan shone on the mat (First Team All-League). Boys` basketball completed the campaign with a 9-14 record (6-6, fourth place in the Central League). Several players had good seasons. We would like to thank the seniors and their families for representing the school and community over the years,” Murphy said. “We are very blessed to have had the opportunity to work with them.”