For boys water polo pairings, visit CIF’s website
By Steve Ramirez
Damien, who have advanced to the semifinals the past two years, open Division 3 on Wednesday with a home game against Estancia (20-5). Ayala, which finished second to the Spartans in the Sierra League, travels to Mira Costa (20-7). Bonita, which went 8-0 in the Hacienda League, opens Division 5, also on Wednesday, with a home game against either Burbank (13-12) or La Salle (17-9). Walnut (20-7), which finished second to the Bearcats, hosts Whittier (9-6), with Los Altos (11-18) traveling to Crescenta Valley (23-4).

Boys Water Polo
Area’s CIF playoff games
Division 3
Tuesday’s wild-card
Claremont at Temple City, 3 p.m.
Wednesday’s first round
Ayala at Mira Costa, 3 p.m.
Estancia at Damien, 3 p.m.
Division 5
Wednesday’s first round
Los Altos at Crescenta Valley, 3 p.m.
Whittier at Walnut, 3 p.m.
Burbank/La Salle winner at Bonita, 3 p.m.
Division 7
Tuesday’s wild card
San Dimas at Lompoc Cabrillo, 3 p.m.
Sierra Vista at Garden Grove, 3 p.m.
Thursday’s first round
Rancho Alamitos at Wilson, 3 p.m.
Santa Ana/Summit winner at Nogales, 3 p.m.