Menlo News November 09, 2019

CCS: Girls’ water polo falls in Open quarterfinals

Knights lose to Leland

Menlo seniors Sydney Bianchi, front, Annie Bisconti, left, and Sophie Golub defend against Leland on Saturday

Menlo sophomore Rusha Bhat takes a shot against Leland and finished shooting 5 of 7 attempts

Menlo freshman Malia Chavinson fights for possession against Leland on Saturday.

Menlo freshman Erica Fenyo shoots against Leland in the second half

The Menlo girls’ water polo team dropped an 18-11 decision to Leland in a CCS Open quarterfinal at Lynbrook High on Saturday.
The Knights (15-10) earned their first trip to the Open Division since its start in 2017. After winning CCS last season, the Knights earned a berth to NorCals which eventually were cancelled because of the Camp Fire.
The Knights’ sophomore Rusha Bhat recorded five goals on seven attempts and had an assist; Seniors Sydney Bianchi posted a hat trick and had three assists while Sophie Golub had a pair of goals and three assists. Menlo junior Hope Isaacson recorded 11 saves for the Knights.

Menlo School 3 6 1 1 - 11
Leland 9 4 1 4 - 18

Goals – M: Rusha Bhat 5, Sydney Bianchi 3, Sophie Glolub 2, Sadie Stinson
Assists – M: Bianchi 3, Golub 3, Sophie Reynolds, Bhat,