It’s rain and gain for Cents

For an idea of what it felt like to play in Friday’s CIF-Southern Section Division 4 playoff opener at Saugus High, take this newspaper, dunk it in a bucket of ice water and place it in front of a fan.

Still, rain-soaked and windswept, Saugus High boys soccer’s desire for the final whistle had less to do with a retreat to the confines of a dry locker room than it did with preserving a late one-goal lead.

Ultimately, the Centurions defense made Collin Infuso’s highlight-worthy goal stand up in a 1-0 win over Highland of Palmdale.

Saugus (14-6-4) will play the winner of Saturday’s Culver City, Lompoc matchup in what it hopes are drier conditions Wednesday.