Malibu High Water Polo Ranked No. 2

The boys water polo team ended last season No. 2, and that is the same position the Sharks will begin the 2011 season. 

The first CIF Southern Section Top 10 polls for fall sports have been released, and Malibu is ranked second in the Division 6 poll. The top-ranked team is defending Mountain Pass League winner Beaumont.

The poll was voted on, coordinated and finalized by the CIF Southern Section Boys Water Polo Coaches Advisory Committee. Polls in each division will be updated weekly throughout the season.

Malibu, the defending Tri-Valley League champion, is coached by Mike Mulligan.

Defending Division 6 champion Rio Mesa is ranked No. 3 in the poll, followed by Oaks Christian and Tustin. Rounding out the Top 10 are Oxnard, Placentia Valencia, Temescal Canyon, Katella and Western. 

Malibu lost to Rio Mesa 9-4 in the section championship last fall. In the winter, the Sharks' girls team also reached the championship, losing to Warren, 8-7.