Playing like there was no tomorrow, the Mariner Tritons applied relentless defensive pressure that paid off in a 4-2 victory over South Fort Myers Wednesday night in the quarterfinals of the boys’ District 4A-11 Tournament at Cape Coral High.

“This was one of our better games that we have played,” said Tritons coach Martin Cardenas. “We made the least amount of mistakes and played hard all night.”

That effort earns the No. 6 seeded Tritons (14-8-4) a berth in the tournament semifinals at 5 p.m. Friday night against Cape Coral. No. 1 seed Fort Myers meets No. 5 Cypress Lake in the 7 p.m. semifinal match.

Lucas Orellana and David Steeb scored goals for the Tritons in the first half, which ended in a 2-2 deadlock.

Tim Thomas fired a ball that was deflected by South’s goalkeeper. On the right side Orellana picked up the carom and buried it inside the right post for the initial score.

After South tied the game barely three minutes later, Steeb dribbled 40 yards up the left sideline and fired a short angle shot past the keeper for a 2-1 lead. Again, South countered with a tying goal a few minutes later.

Ten minutes into the second half, Steeb was fouled inside the penalty box. Juan Rincon converted the penalty kick for a 3-2 lead the Tritons never relinquished. Rincon added a second goal later in the half.

“That was a combination play we work on with three touches inside the 18 and Rincon scored from the six,” said Cardenas.

Steven Kong, John Teeter, Patrick Lewis and Lara all contributed to the Tritons’ tight defensive effort. Goalkeeper Matt Brust made seven saves.

Boys Basketball

Bishop Verot 63, Ida Baker 53: A first-half scoring burst allowed Bishop Verot to assert control in a victory at Ida Baker.

Nate Howard led the Vikings (15-6) with 14 points, Mark Wagner added 13 and Mason Taylor added 10 points and 12 rebounds.

The Bulldogs never recovered from a 27-8 early deficit. Shaun Manego topped all scorers with 20 points and Christian Davis 18.

“They just killed us on the boards, especially in the first quarter,” said Bulldogs coach Brad Seiss.

Verot hosts Dunbar and Baker (10-8) hosts Mariner on Friday.

Bishop Verot 15 14 21 13 – 63

Ida Baker 3 16 17 17 – 53

VEROT 63 – Wagner 13, Taylor 10, Reeves 6, Hoop 10, Doyle 8, Howard 14, Brittenham 2. Totals: 23 13-21 63.

3PG: Wagner 3, Howard 1.

BAKER 53 – Inchausti 8, Manego 20, Richardson 1, Davis 18, Deems 6. Totals: 18 11-17 53.

3PG: Inchausti 2, Manego 1, Davis 3.

Cape Coral 52, Port Charlotte 39: Cape Coral was forced into an uncomfortable role of playing a more physical game in defeating Port Charlotte.

“I though we responded very well after winning by one point Tuesday night,” said Seahawks coach Mark Rinehart.

Santo Figueroa led the Seahawks with 12 points and seven rebounds with Brandon Marshall adding 10 points and seven rebounds.

The Seahawks (12-10) visit Bishop Verot Tuesday.

Port Charlotte 9 4 13 14 – 39

Cape Coral 8 15 11 18 – 52

PC 39 – Henia 6, Machiueu 8, Harrington 4, Roberts 1, Bernard 5, Montoya 2, Vincent 6, Bwayne 7. Totals: 16 4-11 39.

3PG: Henia 2, Bernard 1.

CAPE 52 – Mitchell 7, Galuzny 7, Flynn 3, Carter 1, McIntyre 6, Bailey 5, Daniels 1, Marshall 10, Figueroa 12. Totals: 14 20-26 52.

3PG: Mitchell 1, Galuzny 1, Flynn 1, Marshall 1.