Raisin Scores 10 Goals in San Marcos Victory

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Charlotte Raisin, a USC-bound superstar, scored a game-high 10 goals and had 4 steals to lead San Marcos to a 15-9 victory over Long Beach Wilson in CIF-Southern Section Open Division pool play. San Marcos jumped out to a 6-1 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, with Raisin adding 3 more goals in the second quarter to make it 10-6 at halftime. The Royals advance out of Pool A with a 2-1 record and will host Corona del Mar on Saturday in the semifinals.

Why it matters

This victory keeps San Marcos in contention for the CIF-Southern Section Open Division championship, one of the most prestigious high school water polo tournaments in the state. Raisin's dominant performance highlights her status as one of the top players in the country and will likely boost her recruitment for college water polo.

The details

Raisin scored 4 goals in the first quarter to help San Marcos jump out to a 6-1 lead. Long Beach Wilson pulled within 7-4, but Raisin added 3 more goals in the second quarter to make it 10-6 at halftime. The Royals never relinquished their lead, with Raisin finishing the game with 10 goals and 4 steals. San Marcos also got a strong defensive performance from senior Bethany King, who had 12 blocks in the game.

• The game took place on February 11, 2026.
• San Marcos will host Corona del Mar on Saturday, February 15, 2026 at noon.

What’s next

The winner of the Saturday matchup between San Marcos and Corona del Mar will advance to the CIF-Southern Section Open Division semifinals against top seed Mater Dei.