Temecula Valley’s Connor Liu (10) takes a penalty shot against Cleveland in the CIF State Division III boys water polo regional semifinal match in Temecula on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. (Photo by Terry Pierson, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)

TEMECULA — Temecula Valley boys water polo coach Zachary Miller pointed to his wrist a few times during the fourth quarter.

Adding to a three-goal lead was not necessarily the goal. Substracting as much time from the clock became the prime objective.

And the players followed the instructions to a T. The Golden Bears used nearly every second of the shot clock down the stretch and put the finishing touches on a 12-7 victory over Cleveland of Reseda in Thursday’s CIF State Division III regional semifinal.

“They understand the importance of game management,”

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