FAST reaches championship game of tourney

The Fallbrook Associated Swim Team water polo club reached the championship game of the 11th annual Pacific Winter Classic tournament.

The FAST 14-and-under coed team won three matches and lost only the final in the tournament held Jan. 13-14.

"We played really well," said FAST coach Doug Pearce. "It was really cool to watch."

FAST had 15 players. Only two of those were 14-year-olds and a majority of the team could have played in 12-and-under competition.

"I was really impressed," Pearce said. "They surprised me. I was expecting them to do well, but a lot of the kids are newer."

FAST had playe...