PHOTOS: Irvine advances to CIF quarterfinals with win over Temple City

Julia Bautista of Irvine gets ready to take a shot against Temple City Thursday. (Photos courtesy Jim Tomlin).

Irvine High School’s girls water polo team defeated Temple City 12-7 Thursday at the Woollett Aquatics Complex in the second round of the CIF Division 3 playoffs.

Fourth-seeded Irvine will host Long Beach Poly Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the quarterfinals.

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Irvine Coach Raymond Wong talks to his players during a timeout.

Irvine goalie Kayla Melville makes a stop Thursday.

Casey Grummer of Irvine maintains control.

Emma Beliveau of Irvine gets ready to take a shot.

Sophia Banua of Irvine gets ready to take a shot.

“This is an exciting time for our Irvine girls water polo program,” said Irvine Coach Raymond Wong. “This is our first CIF experience for these girls, and we are embracing the challenge. They came out strong defensively which fed into our offensive transition. (I) love coaching these girls. “

Sophia Banua and Sydney Marlin had four goals each and Emma Beliveau two goals to lead Irvine. Julia Bautista had three assists and goalkeeper Kayla Melville had 12 blocks and a 5-meter block.