It never seems to get old for The Bishop’s School boys water polo program. The Knights wrapped up yet another CIF crown last Saturday evening with a 4-3 victory over Coronado High in a Division II battle in La Jolla. Justin Wolfe got the game-winner for the Knights late in the third period, and Bishop’s shut out the Islanders in the final quarter for the victory. Bishop’s (24-7) tied the contest in the third quarter on a goal from sophomore Matt Michalko, while goaltender Christian Ronald kept the Islanders at bay for the remainder of the game. Bishop’s head coach Jim Fales credited a number of players on the night, as the Knights won their eighth CIF title. “Demian Tschirn played superb defense and contributed one goal and several drawn exclusions,” Fales noted. “I was very proud of his effort. Scott Siegel won every sprint, which gave us four more possessions than Coronado. He left everything in the pool. Justin Wolfe’s goal was a thing of beauty and he played with great focus tonight. “Billy Tifft has been our ‘match up’ defender the past three years. He shared most of the load guarding their best player (Alex Johnson) and was a recipient of the San Diego CIF Sportsmanship award (given to him at the conclusion of the game). Christian Ronald, our goalie and the cornerstone of our defense, gave up only three goals in the biggest game of his high school career, including the game-saving block for the win.” Fales also noted the efforts of Drew Hoffenberg and Michalko, both sophomores who contributed with one goal each. Michalko made two big steals at the end of the game to help clinch it. Ollie Feune de Colombi, Emilio Marrero and David Higginson each played stifling defense and were instrumental in the win, according to Fales. “Every championship (eight) this program has won has been unique,” Fales went on to say. “This championship has a special significance because of the bond this team formed. They played 11 one-goal games this season. Four other games were decided by less than three goals. Almost every game was a rollercoaster ride.” The ride for Bishop’s was all the more enjoyable considering the level of competition they had to face this season. Bishop’s defeated number one division Carlsbad in OT. The Knights had huge wins over Orange County powerhouse Villa Park and nationally ranked Newport Harbor. Bishop’s won the City Western League Championship, which is one of the toughest leagues in high school water polo. “The CIF championship game against Coronado was a great sporting event,” Fales noted. “The energy on the pool deck was amazing. Our student body showed great support. Our school should be proud of the sportsmanship displayed in the pool and in the stands. The coaches are lucky to be able to work with this group of guys. We congratulate the entire team for a great season and honor the seniors (Tschirn, Wolfe, Siegel, Tifft, Ronald and CJ Hinshaw).” For Fales and his team, this was yet another example of why they are the cream of the crop in San Diego boys water polo year in and out.