Sept. 10, 2006
USAFA, Co - The fourth-ranked Stanford men's water polo team opened the 2006 season with a 14-5 victory over Navy, and a 9-5 decision over Air Force on Sunday.
In the opening game of the day, Will Hindel-Katel scored four goals in a 14-5 decision over the 12th-ranked Midshipmen. Nine different Cardinal players scored at least one goal. In the second game, freshman Janson Wigo tallied three goals while Hindle-Katel added two more in Stanford's 9-5 decision over the 18th-ranked Falcons.
Stanford hosts the NorCal next Saturday and Sunday at the Avery Aquatic Center.
Stanford (1-0)4244=14
Navy (6-2)0131=5
Stanford Scorers: Hindel-Katel 4, T. Drake 2, Schwartz 2, J. Wigo 1, McCarthy 1, A. Drake 1, Garton 1, Sage Wright 1, D. Wigo 1
Navy Scorers: Arnold 1, Recko 1, Hill 1, Carlson, Meiners 1
Goalie Saves
Not available for either team
Stanford (2-0)1242=9
Air Force (4-4)0221=5
Stanford Scorers: J. Wigo 3, Hindle-Katel 2, Sage Wright 1, T. Drake 1, Jacobson 1, D. Wigo 1
Air Force Scorers: Berry 2, Schafer 1, Hewko, Condict 1
Goalie Saves
Not available for either team