Less than 24 hours after a difficult loss, the Chelsea girls varsity water polo team showed their resilience at the Cameron Pool on Wednesday night. In a defensive clinic that went down to the wire, the Bulldogs gutted out a 6-5 victory over Walled Lake. The win was a testament to the team's "bend but don't break" mentality, as they fended off a late surge to secure the narrowest of margins. Stars of the Match The Wall in Net: Ruby Jackson delivered a legendary performance between the pipes. Jackson racked up 20 saves, including two massive penalty block saves that proved to be the difference in the one-goal game. The Offensive Engine: Gabi Rudolph dominated the physical play in the interior, drawing three exclusions to put the Bulldogs on the power play. She finished the night with a hat trick, leading all scorers. Season Outlook With the win, Chelsea improves to 3-5 on the season. The victory serves as a crucial "rebound" win, proving the Bulldogs can move past a tough night and execute under pressure. Up Next: The Mason Tournament The Bulldogs won’t have much time to dry off before heading back into competition. They travel this weekend for a multi-game slate: Event: Mason Tournament Dates: Friday, March 27 & Saturday, March 28 Goal: Building on this momentum against a wide field of regional opponents.