Burbank escapes with a three-point win over Camarillo to advance to the quarterfinals 

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Dion Keshisyan records 14 saves in goal to help the Bulldogs escape with a 13-10 win over the Scorpions 

A water polo match underway at night with players swimming in a pool, spectators visible in the background, and a scoreboard displaying the game time.
Water polo match in progress at night, featuring players in the pool and spectators in the bleachers.
A water polo match in progress at night, with players in the water and spectators sitting on bleachers in the background, illuminated by stadium lights.
A water polo match with a player in goal and a scoreboard in the background showing game details, under night lighting.
Water polo match in progress at night, with players in the pool and spectators in the stands.

In a contest that featured a rematch between two teams that played each other early in the regular season back on August 21st, the Burbank Bulldogs and Camarillo Scorpions squared off in the second round of the CIF Southern Section Division Three playoffs. The Bulldogs returned the favor, following their early-season loss, coming away with a 13-10 win over Camarillo behind 14 saves by Dion Keshisyan. The Scorpions won 20-17 over Burbank in that first meeting between the two teams. Both the Bulldogs and Scorpions came off first-round wins in the playoffs as Burbank had a 13-9 win over Agoura while Camarillo defeated Flintridge Prep 11-5. 

A view of a water polo pool at John Burroughs High School during a match, with players in the water and coaches on the side.
Burbank Bulldogs' water polo team huddles by the poolside before a match, with mountains in the background and a scoreboard visible.
A view of an outdoor swimming pool with players in the water, surrounded by bleachers and a clear blue sky in the background.
A water polo game scene showing players in the pool, with spectators and teams at the edge of the pool. A scoreboard is visible on the wall indicating match details.
An outdoor swimming pool with players in the water, surrounded by bleachers and floodlights, under a clear blue sky.
Water polo match in a pool with players in the water and a scoreboard on the wall.
An outdoor water polo pool with several players swimming and practicing, surrounded by bleachers and floodlights under a clear blue sky.
View of a water polo match in progress, with players in the pool and spectators in the stands, set against a backdrop of mountains and stadium lights.
A water polo match in progress with players in the pool and spectators in the stands, featuring a sunset backdrop and mountains in the distance.
A water polo game in progress at an outdoor pool, with players actively in the water and spectators seated at the sidelines.
A water polo match in progress at John Burroughs High School, featuring players in a pool with bleachers and an illuminated scoreboard in the background during sunset.

Avo Ilangesyan and Daniel Babelyan began the first quarter for the Bulldogs, recording the game’s first two goals. Mac Barlow got Camarillo on the board to make it a one-point game. Ilangesyan alternated goals with Reynold Owings and Michael Bakegyan, which resulted in the Bulldogs being up 4-2 to end the first quarter. 

A water polo game in progress at a pool, with players in the water and spectators in the background. The scoreboard is visible on the wall, displaying game information.
A water polo match in progress, featuring players in the pool with a scoreboard visible in the background, and spectators seated on bleachers.
Water polo match in progress at a community pool, with players in blue and white caps competing in the water. A scoreboard is visible in the background.
A water polo match taking place at dusk, with players in the pool and spectators in the stands. The scoreboard and lighting fixtures are visible in the background.

The Bulldogs went on a 4-0 scoring run to start the second quarter as Bakegyan, Babelyan, and Ilangesyan helped with the offensive parade to put Burbank up 8-2. Christian Minero got the Scorpions on the board in the second quarter, which resulted in Camarillo trailing 8-3 at the half. 

Water polo match in progress at dusk with players splashing in the pool and a scoreboard visible in the background.
A water polo match in progress at dusk, with players in the pool and spectators in the background. The scoreboard shows a time of 23 seconds remaining.
A water polo match in progress with players competing in a swimming pool, surrounded by spectators and a scoreboard visible in the background.
Water polo match in progress with players in the pool competing, and spectators observing from the sidelines.

Camarillo started the second half strong as Reynold Owings scored four straight goals to trim the Burbank lead to one. Ilangesyan ended the Scorpions’ 4-0 scoring run to get the lead back to two for the Bulldogs heading into the final quarter of play. 

Water polo match in action at night, featuring players in a pool with illuminated surroundings, and a scoreboard visible on the wall.
A water polo match in progress, with players in the pool and spectators in the background. The scoreboard is visible, showing the game status.
A water polo match in progress, featuring players in the pool competing, with spectators and coaches watching from the sidelines under evening lights.
A competitive water polo game in progress, featuring players in the pool with a coach gesturing from the sidelines. Spectators can be seen in the background.

Both teams continued to battle it out in the fourth quarter, but Bakegyan’s two goals helped seal the Bulldogs’ three-point win over the Scorpions. 

A night-time water polo match in progress, featuring players in colorful caps swimming in a bright blue pool, with spectators seated in the background.
Burbank Bulldogs water polo players competing in a match against Camarillo Scorpions under stadium lights, with the scoreboard visible in the background.
A water polo match in progress at night, featuring players in a pool and a scoreboard visible in the background.
A water polo game in progress with players splashing in the pool, a scoreboard visible in the background, and spectators watching from the side.
Water polo game in progress at night, featuring players in the pool and spectators in the stands.
A heated water polo match between the Bulldogs and Scorpions, with players actively competing in the pool. A scoreboard and spectators can be seen in the background.
A water polo team in blue caps huddles by the poolside during a match, with a scoreboard in the background displaying player statistics.
Water polo match in progress at night with players in the pool and an audience in bleachers in the background.
A water polo coach addressing the team during a night game, with spectators in the background and a scoreboard displaying a close game score.
A water polo match taking place at night, with players in the pool and a scoreboard visible in the background.

Burbank will take on Bonita in the CIF Southern Section Division Three Quarterfinals on Friday, November 7th, at 5:00 p.m., with Camarillo’s season officially coming to a close.

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