MaxLaxOC #2 San Clemente hosted MaxLaxLA #3 ranked Palos Verdes Saturday at Thalassa Stadium. The Sea Kings won a tight contest 8-6 in a game that was close throughout as Palos Verdes never had more than a three goal lead at any time during the game. The Sea Kings jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead but San Clemente evened the score at 2-2 at the end of the first period on an unassisted goal by David Howren and Liam Nelson goal assisted by Nick Lemus. The game remained close but Palos Verdes ended the half up 6-4. John Gressett (4g) was the difference-maker in the game and led the Sea Kinds offense along with goals from Jack Collins, Beau Sabosky, Matt Nagy and Jake Dolls. The San Clemente offense was led by Liam Nelson (2g,1a), David Howren (2g), Brandon Wilson (1g, 2a) and Matt Keany (1g).
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