The Buhach Colony (Atwater, CA) varsity water polo team will play a neutral playoff game against Christian Brothers (Sacramento, CA) today at 7 p.m. at Granite Bay High School. This matchup is part of the 2024 CIF Sac-Joaquin Girls Water Polo Playoffs – Division 3 tournament.

Christian Brothers vs Buhach Colony Water Polo Game Info:

What: California High School Girls Water Polo
Who: Christian Brothers vs Buhach Colony
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m.
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Game preview: Christian Brothers vs Buhach Colony

The 2024-2025 season has been a memorable one for both Christian Brothers and Buhach Colony as they battle it out in their respective divisions. Both teams have shown their skills on the field, accumulating notable records and facing off against common opponents. This article breaks down the teams’ overall performance, key statistics, and how they compare to one another.

Christian Brothers (24-25) Overview

Christian Brothers has posted a solid 19-8 record for the season, with a strong league performance of 4-2. The team’s total win percentage sits at an impressive .704, with a league win percentage of .667. They’ve managed to rack up 235 goals, with 163 goals against, showing their offensive prowess.

• Home: 5-0
• Away: 12-5
• Neutral: 2-3
• Goals For (GF): 235
• Goals Against (GA): 163

The team’s scoring is spread across all four quarters, with their strongest performance in the third quarter (2.8 points). However, they average 8.7 points per game, showing consistent pressure throughout the match.

Top Performers:

• Anna Potter has been the standout player, leading the team with 53 goals, 140 shots, and 42 steals.
• Kadyn Carrozzo also makes his mark with 19 assists, contributing significantly to the team’s playmaking.

Buhach Colony (24-25) Overview

Buhach Colony has posted a slightly lower overall record of 16-10, but the team still demonstrated solid performance with a league record of 4-4. They have accumulated 260 goals throughout the season, but have allowed 222 goals against, making for a goal difference of +38.

• Home: 5-4
• Away: 6-3
• Neutral: 5-3
• Goals For (GF): 260
• Goals Against (GA): 222

Buhach Colony averages 10 points per game, with their highest scoring quarter in the second (2.8 points). Their ability to score in each quarter is evident as they regularly put pressure on their opponents.

Key Players:

• The team’s offensive leader is Anna Potter, who also leads in shots and steals, a player who continues to impress with her strong all-around play.

Head-to-Head Comparison

When comparing both teams’ performance against common opponents, Christian Brothers has the slight edge with a 5-1 record, while Buhach Colony holds a 4-3 record.

Common Opponents Results:

• El Camino: Both teams won against El Camino, with Christian Brothers securing a 16-2 victory and Buhach Colony winning 6-4.
• Woodcreek: Christian Brothers triumphed 10-5, while Buhach Colony won their encounter 8-7.
• Ponderosa: Christian Brothers defeated Ponderosa 4-2 and 5-4, while Buhach Colony lost their first match to Ponderosa 8-6 but secured a win in the second meeting 8-7.
• Merced: Both teams suffered losses against Merced, with Christian Brothers losing 13-4 and Buhach Colony falling 17-7 and 16-7.
• Heritage: Both teams defeated Heritage, with Christian Brothers winning 3-2 and Buhach Colony securing an 11-4 victory.

Statistical Breakdown: Christian Brothers vs. Buhach Colony

Conclusion

Both Christian Brothers and Buhach Colony have proven themselves as formidable teams throughout the 2024-2025 season. Christian Brothers edges out with a slightly better overall record and a stronger league performance, but Buhach Colony has shown resilience, particularly in scoring. Their similar performance against common opponents indicates that both teams are highly competitive. With standout players like Anna Potter leading both sides, the remainder of the season promises to be filled with exciting matchups between these two skilled teams.