With fall CIF playoffs behind them, some athletes at Point Loma High School (PLHS) find themselves exchanging uniforms for winter sports, while others poise to represent their school in athletic competition for the first time. Seasons have begun for boys’ and girls’ teams on the soccer pitch and basketball courts, while girls on the water polo team are jumping into chilly pools. Perhaps the most unusual development is taking place in the Pointer wrestling room, where coach Phil Moore has witnessed a rebirth of the once-mighty sport. When Moore took over the program three years ago, only three boys turned out for the team. Now, Moore is overseeing a turnout of 45 athletes, including two girls who Moore said are putting opposing boys in some serious pain. Tournaments in all sports are being held over the two-week school holiday, allowing coaches to prepare their teams for league competition that begins next month. Here is a roundup of the six Pointer winter teams: BOYS’ BASKETBALL Head coach: Chris Brisco (fifth year) Last year: 9-14, 6-6 Central League (fourth place) CIF playoffs:  Did not qualify Top returners:  Cody Harvey, Nate George, Ryan Gardocki, Marquis Clifford, Christian Heyward Notable newcomers:  Kohl Meyers, Dan Enright, Iontez Wright, Peter Busalacchi, Zac Wood Team strengths:  “We have lots of good shooters, good balance and team speed which we hope will take us a long way,” Brisco said. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Head coach: Eric Brown (second year) Last year: 10-14, 6-6 Central League (fourth place) CIF playoffs:  Lost in first round to West Hills 69-23 Top returners:  Jacque Weymann, Justine Otsuka, Nicole Tartre, Natalie Smith Notable newcomers: Entire roster is returning, including eight seniors and one sophomore Team strengths: “We will have a very good offense. We rebound well. Everyone on the team will get a lot of playing time and we also have good team chemistry,” Brown said. BOYS’ SOCCER Head coach:  Elliott Savitz (first year) Last year: 10-7-6, 5-3-3 Eastern League (third place) CIF playoffs:  Beat West Hills 5-0 in first round, lost to Mt. Carmel 2-0 in quarterfinals Top returners: Oscar Casillas, Ruben Diaz, Joe Romano Notable newcomers: Kenny Ortega, Noah Bunton, Devon Patane, Eddie Gallardo, Pedro Basaca Team strengths: “We are definitely good in possession. We’re able to score a lot of goals and we’re very, very technical. Everyone is comfortable with the ball and we have fast players on the outside. Our youth is a strength — they are capable now and will only get better,” Savitz said. GIRLS’ SOCCER Head coach: John Murphy (fourth year) Last year: 8-11-3, 7-4-1 Eastern League (fourth place) CIF playoffs:  Lost to Valhalla 1-0 in first round Top returners: Captains Megan O’Beirne, Marie Laube, Carly Holly and Colleen O’Brien; Erika Hanson, Veronica Perez and Lily Edwards Notable newcomers: Graysen Choy, Jewell Roth, Veronica Perez Team strengths: “We’ve got a balanced offense and defense, very strong senior leadership and good team chemistry. All the girls get along great,” Murphy said. GIRLS’ WATER POLO Head coaches: Jerry Rich (12th year) and Jeff Hunt (fourth Year) Last year: 18-13, 1-5 Eastern League (fourth place) CIF playoffs:  Beat El Capitan 6-3 in First Round, lost to Bishop’s 16-2 in the Quarterfinals Top returners:  Captains Sam Pugh and Lexi Bohlman; Arianna Conger, Monica Longworth, Carolina Saboya, Cristina Colloca Notable newcomers:  Sydney Bohlman Team strengths: “The girls all depend on each other — there’s nobody who is a big standout except for our goalie (Pugh). Everyone is on the same level and they help each other. And our defense, I would say, is a strength,” Rich said. WRESTLING Head coach: Phil Moore (third year) Last year: 2-4 Eastern League (fourth place) CIF:  No wrestlers qualified Top returners:  Marty Gelenter, Duncan Swain, Sean Cruz, Christian Martinez Notable newcomers: Ryan Martinez, Elvira Gonzalez, Olga Hereer Team strengths: “In our first matches this year, we have beat some good schools by big scores. One of our girls (Gonzalez) pinned her opponent in her first match ever! The crowd went crazy! We’ve got great heart and tremendous will,” Moore said.