The Carpinteria Aquatics Club made waves this past weekend at the Ventura League Finals, with two of its teams placing in the tournament despite cold, rainy weather. The team for athletes ages nine to 12 clinched an impressive second place, while the team for players ages 11-14 took third place.
The Nov. 2 through Nov. 3 finals marked a significant milestone for many of these young players, who were competing in their first-ever competitive water polo games together. Both teams played three matches against other area clubs, playing through chilly temperatures and steady rain on Saturday, with the weather dipping into the 50s…