The girls water polo team played their final game on February 18 in first round of CIF, losing to Thousand Oaks, 17-13. There was strong effort by all players, but the team was simply outmatched. The goalies had to be substituted out, and players new to the goalie position were placed in. Sophomore Taylor Martin played half of the game as goalie.
“This was a good building season for us. We know how to play as a team,” said Martin.
Despite losing in the first round, the girls are very happy with their season as a whole. The team had to replace a strong senior class, led by Savannah Steffen and Aubrie Monahan. Some players that stepped up were freshman Julia Mangandi, sophomores Kamren Phillips, Carina Monaco, and Martin. The girls started off the season a bit shaky, but finished strong.
“It was a lot of fun and was a great experience,” said Mangandi, when reflecting on the entire season.
Many of the starting players on this team will return next year. These players will have much more experience next year, and play stronger.
“Next year we will win Moore League,” said Phillips. Winning Moore League is a feat the girls team has never accomplished before. Many of these players also compete in swim, and will develop more aquatics experience.
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