Sure it hurts now.
One win, one goal away from playing for the programs first CCS title - just one year after being banned from the postseason for numerous school violations.
Oh, the pain will subside for Salinas.
When five seniors for Salinas look back, each will realize that they revolutionized the sport of water polo in Monterey County.
Water polo has been an after thought in this county. At least 10 years behind in the developing of programs that can compete with the powers in San Jose.
Says who?
Salinas opened eyes with a 17-0 start. It beat reigning nine-time champion Bellarmine. More than 500 people showed up to watch its match with Menlo-Atherton Wednesday.
500 people -- standing through four overtimes.
I've seen smaller crowds at football games.
John Devine has been writing about high school sports in Monterey County since, well, practically since he was an athlete at King City in the days just after leather helmets. In PrepNation, John has even more in-depth analysis of the latest results and news he's brought to you in The Herald and in his weekly videos.
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