Girls Winter water polo workouts started on Wednesday, November 18 at the Enumclaw Pool. Workouts are on Wednesday nights from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. through the Winter.
Saturday morning workouts will NOT be available on dates when the Boys Swim & Dive Team is working out. We will NOT have Saturday workouts on the following Saturdays: November 21 & December 5
Workouts will be supervised by coaches, but will be a drop-in, "open gym" format, led by high school team captains and veteran water polo players. All workouts are open to high school and middle school aged athletes interested in learning and improving water polo skills and conditioning.
Each workout costs $3. For more information, contact bobaverill@earthlink.net.
Puget Sound Polo is conducting a Winter water polo program for girls on Thursday and Sunday nights, beginning November 29. For more information, check out pugetsoundpolo.com.
Awards Banquet Held Monday, Nov. 16
The EHS Boys Water Polo Team held their post-season awards banquet on Monday, November 16 at the EHS Commons. The team enjoyed a dinner provided by team parents with family and supporters prior to a brief awards ceremony.
Seniors Shane Jackson and Alex Stopsack received gifts from the team, presented by 2009 captains Travis Culp and Josh Musick. Also receiving recognition from the team were:
Travis Culp – Most Valuable Defensive Player
Garrett Hall – Most Valuable Offensive Player
Josh Musick – Most Inspirational Player
Logan Ross – 110% Award
Shay Larsen – Most Improved Player
Zach Petersen received the 2009 Coaches' Award, and Travis Culp, Josh Music, and Garrett Hall were selected as 2010 Captains.
Thanks to all who made the 2009 season a success; we look forward to the 2010 season/
Seniors Shane Jackson and Alex Stopsack received gifts from the team, presented by 2009 captains Travis Culp and Josh Musick. Also receiving recognition from the team were:
Travis Culp – Most Valuable Defensive Player
Garrett Hall – Most Valuable Offensive Player
Josh Musick – Most Inspirational Player
Logan Ross – 110% Award
Shay Larsen – Most Improved Player
Zach Petersen received the 2009 Coaches' Award, and Travis Culp, Josh Music, and Garrett Hall were selected as 2010 Captains.
Thanks to all who made the 2009 season a success; we look forward to the 2010 season/
Water Polo Tournament at UPS November 21 & 22
The University of Puget Sound will be hosting a co-ed water polo tournament this weekend, November 21 and 22, at Wallace Pool, on the UPS campus in Tacoma, WA.
Teams from UPS, Auburn, Puget Sound Polo, the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Western Washington University will be competing. Games will run from 10:00 a.m. though 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, and will start at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, and conclude with the championship game, scheduled to start at 3:30 on Sunday.
Saturday:
10:00 UPS v PSP
11:00 UW vs. Auburn Masters
12:00 Western B vs. WSU
1:00 Western A vs. Western C
2:30 WSU vs. UPS
3:30 Western C vs. UW
4:30 PSP vs. Western B
5:30 Auburn Masters vs. Western A
Sunday:
11:00 Western A vs. UW
12:00 Western B vs. UPS
1:00 Western C vs. Auburn Masters
2:00 WSU vs. PSP
3:30 Championship
Teams from UPS, Auburn, Puget Sound Polo, the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Western Washington University will be competing. Games will run from 10:00 a.m. though 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, and will start at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, and conclude with the championship game, scheduled to start at 3:30 on Sunday.
Saturday:
10:00 UPS v PSP
11:00 UW vs. Auburn Masters
12:00 Western B vs. WSU
1:00 Western A vs. Western C
2:30 WSU vs. UPS
3:30 Western C vs. UW
4:30 PSP vs. Western B
5:30 Auburn Masters vs. Western A
Sunday:
11:00 Western A vs. UW
12:00 Western B vs. UPS
1:00 Western C vs. Auburn Masters
2:00 WSU vs. PSP
3:30 Championship
CWU Water Polo Tournament
We will be taking a team to compete at a water polo tournament hosted by the Central Washington University team at Ellensburg, WA on Saturday, November 14. Details are still pending, but we expect teams from CWU, Kentridge, and others to attend. Games will take place between noon and 8:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Please contact Bob if you plan on participating at bobaverill@earthlink.net. Cost is $120 for the team; if each player pays $5, Bob will pay any balance needed.
We will leave the Enumclaw Pool parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, November 14, and expect to return by 10:00 p.m. If pass conditions are dangerous, we will cancel our participation.
This should be a fun opportunity to extend our season, and gain valuable experience against talented players, as well as an opportunity to get an inside look at collegiate club water polo. All participants will get playing time.
Please contact Bob if you plan on participating at bobaverill@earthlink.net. Cost is $120 for the team; if each player pays $5, Bob will pay any balance needed.
We will leave the Enumclaw Pool parking lot at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, November 14, and expect to return by 10:00 p.m. If pass conditions are dangerous, we will cancel our participation.
This should be a fun opportunity to extend our season, and gain valuable experience against talented players, as well as an opportunity to get an inside look at collegiate club water polo. All participants will get playing time.
Water Polo Awards Banquet
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Awards Banquet will be held next Monday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the EHS Commons.
Baked potatoes and chili will be served, followed by an awards presentation. Cost is $2 per person, or $5 per family. Please bring a dessert to share. Please RSVP to bobaverill@earthlink.net before Friday, November 13 so we know how much food to prepare.
Baked potatoes and chili will be served, followed by an awards presentation. Cost is $2 per person, or $5 per family. Please bring a dessert to share. Please RSVP to bobaverill@earthlink.net before Friday, November 13 so we know how much food to prepare.
State Tournament Results – Day Three Wrap-Up: Wilson Wins State Championship
The Washington State Boys Water Polo Tournament concluded on Saturday with a new State Champion. The Wilson Rams beat the Curtis Vikings 10-7 in the championship game.
Earlier in the day, second-year team Lakes beat Auburn Riverside 16-10 in the first game of the day, and Rogers beat Auburn in the second, to advance Rogers and Lakes into the afternoon's game for third and fourth place.
in Saturday's 12:45 game, Emerald Ridge beat Auburn Mountainview 10-8, to earn the Jags a seventh place finish; Mountainview finished eighth. Auburn Riverside won the 2:15 game over Auburn to earn the Ravens a fifth place finish, and the Trojans sixth. Lakes came out ahead in the Lakes-Rogers game, to put Lakes in the top three in just their second year fielding a team.
Kyle Peart of Wilson earned the tournament's Offensive Most Valuable Player Award, and Skyler Loth of Curtis earned the Defensive MVP Award. Lakes coach Mike Wallen was voted Coach of the Year by the tournament's competition committee.
Earlier in the day, second-year team Lakes beat Auburn Riverside 16-10 in the first game of the day, and Rogers beat Auburn in the second, to advance Rogers and Lakes into the afternoon's game for third and fourth place.
in Saturday's 12:45 game, Emerald Ridge beat Auburn Mountainview 10-8, to earn the Jags a seventh place finish; Mountainview finished eighth. Auburn Riverside won the 2:15 game over Auburn to earn the Ravens a fifth place finish, and the Trojans sixth. Lakes came out ahead in the Lakes-Rogers game, to put Lakes in the top three in just their second year fielding a team.
Kyle Peart of Wilson earned the tournament's Offensive Most Valuable Player Award, and Skyler Loth of Curtis earned the Defensive MVP Award. Lakes coach Mike Wallen was voted Coach of the Year by the tournament's competition committee.
State Tournament Results – Day Two
The second day of the Washington State Boys Water Polo Tournament ended with defending State Champion Curtis High School and Wilson High School winning their semi-final games and advancing to Saturday's championship game
The day's action started with a rematch between Auburn Riverside and cross-town rival Auburn Mountainview. The two split their regular season series with one win each. In Saturday's rubber match, Riverside came out on top with a 11-5 win over the Lions.
In Friday's 4:45 contest the Auburn Trojans beat Emerald Ridge 10-3, and at 6:00 Curtis beat host team Rogers in the first semi-final game, 11-3.
Friday's second semi-final game between Lakes and Wilson was the closest game of the day, with the score tied four times during the first three quarters of play.
Lakes took the lead early and held a 2-1 advantage at the end of the first period, but the game was tied at five goals each at halftime. The game was tied late in the third period when Wilson took the lead for good, at 8-7, on a penalty shot with 1:16 left in the quarter.
Both teams made scoring runs during the final quarter, but Lakes was never able to close the lead. Wilson held off the Lancers for the 14-11 victory.
Saturday's first game is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. between Lakes and Auburn Riverside. Auburn will face Rogers in the second game, scheduled for 11:15. The winners of the first two games will face each other at 3:45 to determine the third and fourth place finishers.
At 12:45 Auburn Mountainview and Emerald Ridge will square off in a game to determine seventh and eighth place, and at 2:15 the losers of the day's first two games will play for fifth and sixth place. After the 3:45 game for third and fourth place, the Championship Game is scheduled to start at 5:30, pitting Wilson against defending State Champion Curtis High School.
The day's action started with a rematch between Auburn Riverside and cross-town rival Auburn Mountainview. The two split their regular season series with one win each. In Saturday's rubber match, Riverside came out on top with a 11-5 win over the Lions.
In Friday's 4:45 contest the Auburn Trojans beat Emerald Ridge 10-3, and at 6:00 Curtis beat host team Rogers in the first semi-final game, 11-3.
Friday's second semi-final game between Lakes and Wilson was the closest game of the day, with the score tied four times during the first three quarters of play.
Lakes took the lead early and held a 2-1 advantage at the end of the first period, but the game was tied at five goals each at halftime. The game was tied late in the third period when Wilson took the lead for good, at 8-7, on a penalty shot with 1:16 left in the quarter.
Both teams made scoring runs during the final quarter, but Lakes was never able to close the lead. Wilson held off the Lancers for the 14-11 victory.
Saturday's first game is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. between Lakes and Auburn Riverside. Auburn will face Rogers in the second game, scheduled for 11:15. The winners of the first two games will face each other at 3:45 to determine the third and fourth place finishers.
At 12:45 Auburn Mountainview and Emerald Ridge will square off in a game to determine seventh and eighth place, and at 2:15 the losers of the day's first two games will play for fifth and sixth place. After the 3:45 game for third and fourth place, the Championship Game is scheduled to start at 5:30, pitting Wilson against defending State Champion Curtis High School.
State Tournament Results – Day One
The Washington State Boys Water Polo Tournament wrapped up the first day of play at Puyallup's Rogers High School on Thursday, with the higher seed winning in three of the day's four games.
The lone upset was in the first game of the tournament, when the Rogers Rams, as third seed from the West Division, beat the second seed from the East Division, Auburn Riverside, 12-9 in overtime. In Thursday's second game, defending State Champion Curtis beat Auburn Mountainview 21-3. Curtis and Rogers will face off at 6:00 Friday in semi-final action.
The East Division's third seed faced West Division second seed Lakes at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, and Lakes advanced to the semi-finals by beating Auburn 21-4. This is Lakes' second year fielding a team, and their first trip to the State Tournament.
In the final game of the opening day, East Division Champion Wilson beat Emerald Ridge 17-7. Thursday's four winning teams advance to the semi-final games tomorrow (Friday) night. Winners from the two semi-final games will square off in the championship game at 5:30 on Saturday.
Friday's action will start at 3:30, when Auburn Riverside faces Auburn Mountainview, and be followed by the day's second game, at 4:45, with Auburn playing Emerald Ridge. In semi-final action, Rogers will face Curtis at 6:00, and Lakes will play Wilson at 7:15.
Saturday's first game is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. The final game, for the State Championship, is scheduled to be played at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
The lone upset was in the first game of the tournament, when the Rogers Rams, as third seed from the West Division, beat the second seed from the East Division, Auburn Riverside, 12-9 in overtime. In Thursday's second game, defending State Champion Curtis beat Auburn Mountainview 21-3. Curtis and Rogers will face off at 6:00 Friday in semi-final action.
The East Division's third seed faced West Division second seed Lakes at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, and Lakes advanced to the semi-finals by beating Auburn 21-4. This is Lakes' second year fielding a team, and their first trip to the State Tournament.
In the final game of the opening day, East Division Champion Wilson beat Emerald Ridge 17-7. Thursday's four winning teams advance to the semi-final games tomorrow (Friday) night. Winners from the two semi-final games will square off in the championship game at 5:30 on Saturday.
Friday's action will start at 3:30, when Auburn Riverside faces Auburn Mountainview, and be followed by the day's second game, at 4:45, with Auburn playing Emerald Ridge. In semi-final action, Rogers will face Curtis at 6:00, and Lakes will play Wilson at 7:15.
Saturday's first game is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. The final game, for the State Championship, is scheduled to be played at 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
State Tournament Schedule Announced
The Washington State Boys' Water Polo Tournament schedule has been announced. Playing in this year's tournament will be Curtis, Lakes, Rogers, and Emerald Ridge from the West Division, and Wilson, Auburn Riverside, Auburn, and Auburn Mountainview from the East Division.
Play will begin on Thursday, November 5, at 3:30. All teams will play on each of the three days of the tournament, with four games played on Thursday and Friday, and six games played on Saturday, concluding with the Championship Game at 5:30 on Saturday, November 7.
The tournament will be held at Rogers High School Aquatic Center, 12801 18th Street East, Puyallup. Ticket prices will be $7 for adults, or $4 for students with ASB cards. A tournament pass, good for admission for all three days, is available for $18 for adults, or $9 for students with ASB cards.
Tournament at King County Aquatic Center
The Pacific Northwest United Water Polo Club will be hosting a tournament this weekend at the King County Aquatic Center, in Federal Way, WA. Playing in the tournament will be boys high school teams from Bellevue, Newport, Mercer Island, Bainbridge Island, Roosevelt, and Shorewood.
Play starts on Saturday at 9:00 a.m.; Saturday's final game is scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, the first game will start at 9:00 a.m. and the final game will start at 3:00 p.m.
All teams competing in the KCAC tournament are USA Water Polo club teams, and all members must be current USA Water Polo members.
Play starts on Saturday at 9:00 a.m.; Saturday's final game is scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. On Sunday, the first game will start at 9:00 a.m. and the final game will start at 3:00 p.m.
All teams competing in the KCAC tournament are USA Water Polo club teams, and all members must be current USA Water Polo members.
Enumclaw Beats Kentridge in Final Game
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team played their final game of the 2009 season on Wednesday, an informal scrimmage against the Kentridge Chargers at the Covington Pool, and came home with a 12-10 victory.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Garrett Hall with four goals, Travis Culp with three, Logan Ross and Bennon VanHoof with two goals each, and Shane Jackson with one.
The Hornets finished their 2009 campaign with a 8-10 record overall, 4-8 in league play.
The Hornets may have one more opportunity to play, in a tournament at Central Washington University in Ellensburg on November 14. Details are pending.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Garrett Hall with four goals, Travis Culp with three, Logan Ross and Bennon VanHoof with two goals each, and Shane Jackson with one.
The Hornets finished their 2009 campaign with a 8-10 record overall, 4-8 in league play.
The Hornets may have one more opportunity to play, in a tournament at Central Washington University in Ellensburg on November 14. Details are pending.
Enumclaw Beats Puyallup in Overtime
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team played their second overtime game in two days on Friday, beating the Puyallup Vikings 7-6.
The Vikings took the lead early, holding a 3-1 lead at the end of the first period, and a 5-3 advantage at halftime. At the end of three, Puyallup still held a solid 6-4 lead over the home team, but the Hornet defense tightened, and goals by Bennon VanHoof and Logan Ross tied the game at 6-6 at the end of regulation play.
Both teams were scoreless in the first overtime; Hornet goalkeeper Josh Musick blocked a penalty shot to deny the Vikings the lead 30 seconds in to the second overtime, and sophomore Gabe Sales put the game away, scoring on a lob shot from the right side with 1:22 left to play.
Scoring for Enumclaw in the win were Logan Ross with three goals, Bennon VanHoof with two, and Will Cooper and Sales with one goal each.
The game was the last home game for Hornet seniors Shane Jackson and Alex Stopsack.
The Hornets have one more game on their schedule – an informal game against the Kentridge Chargers at the Covington Pool on Wednesday, November 4, at 8:00 p.m.
The Vikings took the lead early, holding a 3-1 lead at the end of the first period, and a 5-3 advantage at halftime. At the end of three, Puyallup still held a solid 6-4 lead over the home team, but the Hornet defense tightened, and goals by Bennon VanHoof and Logan Ross tied the game at 6-6 at the end of regulation play.
Both teams were scoreless in the first overtime; Hornet goalkeeper Josh Musick blocked a penalty shot to deny the Vikings the lead 30 seconds in to the second overtime, and sophomore Gabe Sales put the game away, scoring on a lob shot from the right side with 1:22 left to play.
Scoring for Enumclaw in the win were Logan Ross with three goals, Bennon VanHoof with two, and Will Cooper and Sales with one goal each.
The game was the last home game for Hornet seniors Shane Jackson and Alex Stopsack.
The Hornets have one more game on their schedule – an informal game against the Kentridge Chargers at the Covington Pool on Wednesday, November 4, at 8:00 p.m.
Hornets Lose to Auburn Mountainview, Don't Advance to State Tournament
The Enumclaw Boys Water Polo Team lost to Auburn Mountainview in overtime on Thursday night at the Auburn Pool, ending the Hornets chances to advance to the State water polo tournament, held November 5-7 at Puyallup's Rogers High School.
Thursday's game was close, with the score tied on five separate occasions, including the 7-7 tie at the end of regulation.
Mountainview scored first, with a goal 17 seconds into the game, but the Hornets responded with a goal of their own, by Garrett Hall, on the next possession, to tie the game at 1-1. Both teams scored once more in the first quarter, for a 2-2 tie going in to the second period. Mountainview scored on a penalty shot midway through the second quarter, but Hall scored again on the next Enumclaw possession, to tie the game at 3-3 before halftime.
The Lions scored again early in the third quarter, but Travis Culp scored four minutes in to the quarter for a 4-4 tie, before Mountainview scored twice in two minutes, to take a 6-4 lead in to the final period. Enumclaw fought back, scoring three goals in the final period, while holding the Lions to one score, for a 7-7 tie at the end of regulation play. Both teams were scoreless in the first overtime period, but Mountainview scored 36 seconds in to the second overtime, and held Enumclaw scoreless, to secure the win.
Auburn Mountainview will advance to the State tournament as the fourth seed from the East Division.
Thursday's game was close, with the score tied on five separate occasions, including the 7-7 tie at the end of regulation.
Mountainview scored first, with a goal 17 seconds into the game, but the Hornets responded with a goal of their own, by Garrett Hall, on the next possession, to tie the game at 1-1. Both teams scored once more in the first quarter, for a 2-2 tie going in to the second period. Mountainview scored on a penalty shot midway through the second quarter, but Hall scored again on the next Enumclaw possession, to tie the game at 3-3 before halftime.
The Lions scored again early in the third quarter, but Travis Culp scored four minutes in to the quarter for a 4-4 tie, before Mountainview scored twice in two minutes, to take a 6-4 lead in to the final period. Enumclaw fought back, scoring three goals in the final period, while holding the Lions to one score, for a 7-7 tie at the end of regulation play. Both teams were scoreless in the first overtime period, but Mountainview scored 36 seconds in to the second overtime, and held Enumclaw scoreless, to secure the win.
Auburn Mountainview will advance to the State tournament as the fourth seed from the East Division.
Puget Sound Polo Girls Winter Program Starts November 29
Puget Sound Polo has announced that they will begin their Girls Winter Program on November 29th. Workouts will be on Thursday nights from 7-9 p.m. at Mt. Tahoma High School, and Sunday nights from 6-8 p.m. at Curtis High School.
Try-outs for Puget Sound Polo's 2010 Junior Olympic teams will be held during their winter session this year. Contact pugetsoundpolo@gmail.com with any questions.
Puget Sound Polo will also offer a Winter Youth program for boys and girls 14 and under. Youth workouts will begin on November 21, and will take place on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Curtis High School.
Try-outs for Puget Sound Polo's 2010 Junior Olympic teams will be held during their winter session this year. Contact pugetsoundpolo@gmail.com with any questions.
Puget Sound Polo will also offer a Winter Youth program for boys and girls 14 and under. Youth workouts will begin on November 21, and will take place on Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Curtis High School.
Huskies Win Northwest Division Championships
The University of Washington Men's Water Polo Team won the Northwest Division Championship of the Collegiate Water Polo Association on Sunday, October 25 by beating the Oregon Ducks 9-5 in the championship game at Central Washington University, in Ellensburg, WA.
As Northwest Division Champions, the Huskies earned the opportunity to represent the Northwest Division at the National Championships, held at the University of Florida, in Gainesville, FL, November 13-15.
The University of Oregon claimed second place in the Northwest Division, and Oregon State University earned the third place trophy. Western Washington University took fourth place, Washington State University took fifth, Central Washington University sixth, and the University of Portland came in seventh place.
As Northwest Division Champions, the Huskies earned the opportunity to represent the Northwest Division at the National Championships, held at the University of Florida, in Gainesville, FL, November 13-15.
The University of Oregon claimed second place in the Northwest Division, and Oregon State University earned the third place trophy. Western Washington University took fourth place, Washington State University took fifth, Central Washington University sixth, and the University of Portland came in seventh place.
Elite Polo Camps To Hold Camp at Rogers HS
Elite Polo Camps will hold a water polo camp at Rogers High School, in Puyallup, this Winter. Coaching at the event will be Dan Klatt, head coach of the UC Irvine women's water polo program and 2004 Olympic water polo team member, and Krsto Sbutega, 2008 Collegiate All-American and three-rime All-American from UCLA.
The camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, December 19 and 20, and is open to boys and girls ages 14 to 18. Curriculum will include 12 hours of 'in-water' instruction, position-specific instruction, strategy and game situations, and conditioning and nutritional programs.
Cost for the camp is $250, but discounts are available for siblings, teams, and multiple camp attendees. For more information, check out elitepolo.com or contact Coach Bob at bobaverill@earthlink.net.
Hornets Lose Four on the Road
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team played four games last week, all against teams that finished in the top six at State last year, and all on the road, and lost all four. Despite the losses, the Hornets remain in the hunt for the final State tournament seed from the East Division.
The Hornets are battling Auburn Mountainview for the fourth seed from the East Division, and face the Lions Thursday night, in a 7:30 contest at the Auburn Pool. If Mountainview wins, or keeps the Hornets within three goals, the Lions will represent the fourth seed from the East Division at the State tournament. If the Hornets win by four goals or more, Enumclaw’s boys will move on to the State tournament, held November 5-7 at Rogers High School.
Last week’s action started with the Hornets losing to Tacoma’s Wilson High School, 15-3, on Tuesday night. The Hornets traveled to Auburn the next night to play Auburn Riverside, and lost 10-5, in a game that was close through three quarters of play.
Thursday night the Hornet boys faced State champion Curtis at the Curtis pool. The Hornets scored first, on a quick goal by Logan Ross, and Garrett Hall scored two minutes into the game, to give Enumclaw a 2-0 advantage over the defending champions. The Curtis defense tightened, and their high powered offense came to life, to give the Vikings a 5-3 lead at the end of the first period, and a 10-4 advantage at halftime. Curtis went on to win 19-5.
On Saturday, the Hornets traveled to Puyallup, for the fourth game in five days, against the Rogers Rams. The Hornets stayed close through three quarters, trailing 5-3 heading into the final period, but Rogers held off the Hornets, for a 8-4 win.
The Hornets travel to Auburn to play Auburn Mountainview on Thursday, in a game that will determine the East Division’s fourth seed at State. Enumclaw hosts Puyallup in the Hornets’ final home game on Friday, October 30, at 3:30 at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
The Hornets are battling Auburn Mountainview for the fourth seed from the East Division, and face the Lions Thursday night, in a 7:30 contest at the Auburn Pool. If Mountainview wins, or keeps the Hornets within three goals, the Lions will represent the fourth seed from the East Division at the State tournament. If the Hornets win by four goals or more, Enumclaw’s boys will move on to the State tournament, held November 5-7 at Rogers High School.
Last week’s action started with the Hornets losing to Tacoma’s Wilson High School, 15-3, on Tuesday night. The Hornets traveled to Auburn the next night to play Auburn Riverside, and lost 10-5, in a game that was close through three quarters of play.
Thursday night the Hornet boys faced State champion Curtis at the Curtis pool. The Hornets scored first, on a quick goal by Logan Ross, and Garrett Hall scored two minutes into the game, to give Enumclaw a 2-0 advantage over the defending champions. The Curtis defense tightened, and their high powered offense came to life, to give the Vikings a 5-3 lead at the end of the first period, and a 10-4 advantage at halftime. Curtis went on to win 19-5.
On Saturday, the Hornets traveled to Puyallup, for the fourth game in five days, against the Rogers Rams. The Hornets stayed close through three quarters, trailing 5-3 heading into the final period, but Rogers held off the Hornets, for a 8-4 win.
The Hornets travel to Auburn to play Auburn Mountainview on Thursday, in a game that will determine the East Division’s fourth seed at State. Enumclaw hosts Puyallup in the Hornets’ final home game on Friday, October 30, at 3:30 at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Auburn Trojans Beat Enumclaw
The Enumclaw Boys Water Polo Team lost a close game to the Auburn Trojans on Saturday afternoon, 12-11.
The Hornets started out quickly, scoring on the first exclusion foul of the game, with a goal by Travis Culp 40 seconds into the game, but Auburn came out strong, as well, and held a 4-3 advantage at the end of the first quarter.
The Trojans outscored Enumclaw in the second period, for an 8-5 lead at halftime, and the two teams played even in the third quarter, for a 10-7 Auburn advantage.
Enumclaw came to life in the fourth quarter, starting with a Bennon VanHoof goal less than a minute into the final period. Shane Jackson and Logan Ross each scored midway through the fourth quarter, to tie the game at 10-10, and VanHoof scored on a power play with 2:39 left in the game, to give the Hornets an 11-10 edge.
The Trojans tied the game withe 1:17 left, and scored again after an ordinary foul with 40 seconds left, while holding the Hornets scoreless for the final two minutes.
The Hornets play four games during the next week – at Wilson on Tuesday, Riverside on Wednesday, Curtis on Thursday, and at Rogers on Saturday morning.
The Hornets started out quickly, scoring on the first exclusion foul of the game, with a goal by Travis Culp 40 seconds into the game, but Auburn came out strong, as well, and held a 4-3 advantage at the end of the first quarter.
The Trojans outscored Enumclaw in the second period, for an 8-5 lead at halftime, and the two teams played even in the third quarter, for a 10-7 Auburn advantage.
Enumclaw came to life in the fourth quarter, starting with a Bennon VanHoof goal less than a minute into the final period. Shane Jackson and Logan Ross each scored midway through the fourth quarter, to tie the game at 10-10, and VanHoof scored on a power play with 2:39 left in the game, to give the Hornets an 11-10 edge.
The Trojans tied the game withe 1:17 left, and scored again after an ordinary foul with 40 seconds left, while holding the Hornets scoreless for the final two minutes.
The Hornets play four games during the next week – at Wilson on Tuesday, Riverside on Wednesday, Curtis on Thursday, and at Rogers on Saturday morning.
Enumclaw Beats Kentridge on Last-Second Goal
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team beat the Kentridge Chargers 10-9 in a non-league home game on Tuesday, October 13.
The Enumclaw win came on a 21-yard goal by Hornet goalkeeper Josh Musick with two seconds left in the game. The contest was close throughout, with neither team holding better than a two point lead at any point in the game.
The physical Kentridge team came out strong early, scoring two goals in the first three minutes of the game, while holding Enumclaw scoreless. But the Hornet defense tightened, and goals by Garrett Hall and Bennon VanHoof tied the game at 2-2 two minutes later. The two teams traded scores until Kentridge scored with five seconds left in the opening period, to take a 4-3 lead into the second quarter.
Enumclaw's Travis Culp scored 16 seconds into the second quarter to tie the game at 4-4. Enumclaw and Kentridge traded goals through the rest of the game, until Kentridge took a 9-8 lead with three minutes left in the game.
The Hornets called time out after a Kentridge exclusion with 56 seconds left in the game, and scored on the power play with 47 seconds left. After stopping a Kentridge attempt, Hornet goalkeeper Musick scored from the length of the pool, for the 10-9 victory.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Logan Ross with three goals, Travis Culp, Garret Hall, and Bennon VanHoof with two goals each, and Musick with one. Musick also grabbed 13 saves and two steals, while Travis Culp had five steals, and Bennon VanHoof had four. Hall also earned three assists.
The Hornets travel to Auburn for a league game on Saturday, October 17 against the Auburn Trojans. The Hornets now hold a 6-4 record for the season, 4-4 in league play.
The Enumclaw win came on a 21-yard goal by Hornet goalkeeper Josh Musick with two seconds left in the game. The contest was close throughout, with neither team holding better than a two point lead at any point in the game.
The physical Kentridge team came out strong early, scoring two goals in the first three minutes of the game, while holding Enumclaw scoreless. But the Hornet defense tightened, and goals by Garrett Hall and Bennon VanHoof tied the game at 2-2 two minutes later. The two teams traded scores until Kentridge scored with five seconds left in the opening period, to take a 4-3 lead into the second quarter.
Enumclaw's Travis Culp scored 16 seconds into the second quarter to tie the game at 4-4. Enumclaw and Kentridge traded goals through the rest of the game, until Kentridge took a 9-8 lead with three minutes left in the game.
The Hornets called time out after a Kentridge exclusion with 56 seconds left in the game, and scored on the power play with 47 seconds left. After stopping a Kentridge attempt, Hornet goalkeeper Musick scored from the length of the pool, for the 10-9 victory.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Logan Ross with three goals, Travis Culp, Garret Hall, and Bennon VanHoof with two goals each, and Musick with one. Musick also grabbed 13 saves and two steals, while Travis Culp had five steals, and Bennon VanHoof had four. Hall also earned three assists.
The Hornets travel to Auburn for a league game on Saturday, October 17 against the Auburn Trojans. The Hornets now hold a 6-4 record for the season, 4-4 in league play.
Collegiate Water Polo Championships Come to Ellensburg
The Northwest Division Championship of the Men's Division of the Collegiate Water Polo Association will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25, at Central Washington University, in Ellensburg, WA.
The first game of the tournament will be held at noon on Saturday, with Saturday's final game starting at 8:00. On Sunday action will start at 9:00, and the final game of the tournament will start at 12:45.
Teams from the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, the University of Washington, Western Washington University, Washington State University, Central Washington University, and the University of Portland will be competing for the opportunity to represent the Northwest Division at this year's National Championship, held at the University of Florida, in Gainesville, FL.
The first game of the tournament will be held at noon on Saturday, with Saturday's final game starting at 8:00. On Sunday action will start at 9:00, and the final game of the tournament will start at 12:45.
Teams from the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, the University of Washington, Western Washington University, Washington State University, Central Washington University, and the University of Portland will be competing for the opportunity to represent the Northwest Division at this year's National Championship, held at the University of Florida, in Gainesville, FL.
Hornet JV Wins Three at Auburn Tournament
The Enumclaw Boys Junior Varsity Water Polo Team was undefeated at Saturday's JV Tournament, held at Auburn High School. The Hornets played three games, and won all of them.
In the first game of the day, ay 9:00, Enumclaw's JV beat the Auburn Riverside JV Team 15-8. Scoring for the Hornets were Will Skelley, with seven goals, Alex Stopsack – three, Mason Culp and Gabe Sales – two goals each, and Braden Dedrick, with one goal.
In Enumclaw's second game of the day, the Hornet JV beat Puyallup's JV 10-9. Will Cooper scored four for Enumclaw, while Thomas Petersen, Josh Musick, Shay Larsen, Carson Lanphere, Seth Rickard, and Gabe Sales scored one goal each.
In the final game, the Hornets beat Rogers 11-7, with Will Skelley scoring four goals, Shay Larsen scoring two, and Thomas Petersen, Josh Musick, Mason Culp, Seth Rickard, and Gabe Sales scoring one goal apiece.
In the first game of the day, ay 9:00, Enumclaw's JV beat the Auburn Riverside JV Team 15-8. Scoring for the Hornets were Will Skelley, with seven goals, Alex Stopsack – three, Mason Culp and Gabe Sales – two goals each, and Braden Dedrick, with one goal.
In Enumclaw's second game of the day, the Hornet JV beat Puyallup's JV 10-9. Will Cooper scored four for Enumclaw, while Thomas Petersen, Josh Musick, Shay Larsen, Carson Lanphere, Seth Rickard, and Gabe Sales scored one goal each.
In the final game, the Hornets beat Rogers 11-7, with Will Skelley scoring four goals, Shay Larsen scoring two, and Thomas Petersen, Josh Musick, Mason Culp, Seth Rickard, and Gabe Sales scoring one goal apiece.
Stadium Forfeits Game for Enumclaw Win
The Stadium Tigers couldn't field a complete team in Saturday's contest against the Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team, so the Hornets took home their fourth league victory of the season, officially scored 5-0 for the Hornets.
The shortage of players didn't stop the action, though, as the two teams worked out a scrimmage with players from both teams. In the scrimmage, the Enumclaw team beat the combined team of Enumclaw & Stadium, 15-9.
The shortage of players didn't stop the action, though, as the two teams worked out a scrimmage with players from both teams. In the scrimmage, the Enumclaw team beat the combined team of Enumclaw & Stadium, 15-9.
Bellevue Game Canceled. Enumclaw May Host Kentridge, Instead
Enumclaw's home game against Bellevue, scheduled for Tuesday, October 13 has been canceled so Bellevue can play a league game that was re-scheduled. The Hornets have invited the Kentridge Water Polo Team to play in Bellevue's place, and are working to make the necessary arrangements.
We expect to play Kentridge at 4:30 on October 13, at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center. The final announcement will be made by Monday afternoon.
We expect to play Kentridge at 4:30 on October 13, at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center. The final announcement will be made by Monday afternoon.
Another Busy Saturday of Water Polo
The Boys Water Polo Team has another full Saturday of water polo ahead of them, with a JV tournament at Auburn and a league game at Stadium on Saturday, October 10.
The Hornet JV will start the day with a 9:00 Jv game against Auburn Riverside at the Auburn JV tournament, held at the Auburn Pool (516 4th Ave. NE, Auburn). The Hornets then travel to the Stadium High School Pool (111 N E St., Tacoma) for a varsity game against Stadium, followed by a JV game.
At the conclusion of the Stadium JV game, the Hornets travel back to Auburn for their final game of the JV tournament, against the Curtis JV AT 2:50.
The team will be back to Enumclaw with plenty of time to prepare for Saturday's Homecoming dance.
The Hornet JV will start the day with a 9:00 Jv game against Auburn Riverside at the Auburn JV tournament, held at the Auburn Pool (516 4th Ave. NE, Auburn). The Hornets then travel to the Stadium High School Pool (111 N E St., Tacoma) for a varsity game against Stadium, followed by a JV game.
At the conclusion of the Stadium JV game, the Hornets travel back to Auburn for their final game of the JV tournament, against the Curtis JV AT 2:50.
The team will be back to Enumclaw with plenty of time to prepare for Saturday's Homecoming dance.
Hornets Lose to Auburn Mountainview
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team lost to Auburn Mountainview 11-8 on Tuesday, October 6, in a tightly fought game that the Hornets kept close through three quarters of play.
The lead changed hands several time through the first three quarters. Enumclaw took the lead, 7-6, with two minutes remaining in the third period on a goal by team captain Travis Culp, but Mountainview tied the game 7-7 with 47 seconds left, and took the lead for good on a power play with 34 seconds remaining in the period.
Mountainview went on to score three goals in the final quarter, while holding Enumclaw to a single goal.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Garrett Hall, with three goals; Logan Ross and Bennon VanHoof, with two each, and Travis Culp with one goal.
The lead changed hands several time through the first three quarters. Enumclaw took the lead, 7-6, with two minutes remaining in the third period on a goal by team captain Travis Culp, but Mountainview tied the game 7-7 with 47 seconds left, and took the lead for good on a power play with 34 seconds remaining in the period.
Mountainview went on to score three goals in the final quarter, while holding Enumclaw to a single goal.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Garrett Hall, with three goals; Logan Ross and Bennon VanHoof, with two each, and Travis Culp with one goal.
Enumclaw Wins Two on Saturday, Improves to 4-3, 3-3 in League Play
The Enumclaw Boys Water Polo Team played two games at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center on Saturday, October 3, and won both, to improve their league record to 3-3, 4-3 overall.
In their first game, at 12:30, the Hornets beat league opponent Stadium 15-7. Enumclaw controlled the game from the beginning, scoring on their first possession on a goal by Garrett Hall.
Scoring for Enumclaw in the win were Bennon VanHoof with four goals, Logan Ross with three, Hall, Travis Culp, and Will Skelley with two goals each, and Alex Stopsack and Gabe Sales with one goal apiece. On defense, goalkeeper Josh Musick gathered 22 saves, and Travis Culp snagged seven steals.
In the Hornets' 2:30 contest, Enumclaw beat the Mark Morris Monarchs 12-8, again taking the lead early, scoring on a penalty drawn during the opening sprint. Enumclaw had scoring from five players, including VanHoof with four goals, Hall with three, Ross and Travis Culp with two goals each, and Zach Petersen with one. Musick had another standout performance in the goal, with 17 saves and two steals, and Ross led the team in steals for the game with eight.
The Hornets next opponent will be league rival Auburn Mountainview, when Enumclaw hosts the Lions on Tuesday, at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center at 4:30.
In their first game, at 12:30, the Hornets beat league opponent Stadium 15-7. Enumclaw controlled the game from the beginning, scoring on their first possession on a goal by Garrett Hall.
Scoring for Enumclaw in the win were Bennon VanHoof with four goals, Logan Ross with three, Hall, Travis Culp, and Will Skelley with two goals each, and Alex Stopsack and Gabe Sales with one goal apiece. On defense, goalkeeper Josh Musick gathered 22 saves, and Travis Culp snagged seven steals.
In the Hornets' 2:30 contest, Enumclaw beat the Mark Morris Monarchs 12-8, again taking the lead early, scoring on a penalty drawn during the opening sprint. Enumclaw had scoring from five players, including VanHoof with four goals, Hall with three, Ross and Travis Culp with two goals each, and Zach Petersen with one. Musick had another standout performance in the goal, with 17 saves and two steals, and Ross led the team in steals for the game with eight.
The Hornets next opponent will be league rival Auburn Mountainview, when Enumclaw hosts the Lions on Tuesday, at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center at 4:30.
Hornets Drop One to Auburn
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team lost to the Auburn Trojans 9-6 in a home game held Thursday, October 1.
The Hornets scored first, on a fast break by Bennon VanHoof 36 seconds into the game, and the two teams traded goals until Auburn took a 4-3 lead with two and a half minutes left in the first half. Enumclaw tied the game at 5-5 late in the third period, but couldn't stop the Trojan offense; Auburn took the lead for good with slightly more than two minutes left in the third period.
VanHoof scored five goals for Enumclaw, and Travis Culp scored one. Goalkeeper Josh Musick gathered 16 saves and two steals, and earned two assists.
With the loss, the Hornets league record dropped to 2-3. Enumclaw hosts Stadium in a league game on Saturday at 12:30, and Mark Morris in a non-league game at 2:30 on Saturday.
The Hornets scored first, on a fast break by Bennon VanHoof 36 seconds into the game, and the two teams traded goals until Auburn took a 4-3 lead with two and a half minutes left in the first half. Enumclaw tied the game at 5-5 late in the third period, but couldn't stop the Trojan offense; Auburn took the lead for good with slightly more than two minutes left in the third period.
VanHoof scored five goals for Enumclaw, and Travis Culp scored one. Goalkeeper Josh Musick gathered 16 saves and two steals, and earned two assists.
With the loss, the Hornets league record dropped to 2-3. Enumclaw hosts Stadium in a league game on Saturday at 12:30, and Mark Morris in a non-league game at 2:30 on Saturday.
Enumclaw Beats Peninsula 5-3, Improves League Record to 2-2
The Enumclaw Boys Water Polo Team beat the Peninsula Seahawks for the third time this season, to improve the Hornets' league record to 2-2. The win came at Enumclaw's home pool in a 4:30 contest on Tuesday, September 29.
In the defensive struggle, the Enumclaw squad held Peninsula's two-meter player scoreless with a crashing double-team, and limited point Chandler Clarke to one goal. Scoring for the Hornets were Garrett Hall, with two goals, and Travis Culp, Zack Petersen, and Bennon VanHoof with one goal each.
The Hornets continue league play on Thursday, hosting the Auburn Trojans in a 3:30 game at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center, and the Stadium Tigers at 12:30 on Saturday. Saturday's play continues with Enumclaw hosting Mark Morris in a 2:30 non-league contest.
In the defensive struggle, the Enumclaw squad held Peninsula's two-meter player scoreless with a crashing double-team, and limited point Chandler Clarke to one goal. Scoring for the Hornets were Garrett Hall, with two goals, and Travis Culp, Zack Petersen, and Bennon VanHoof with one goal each.
The Hornets continue league play on Thursday, hosting the Auburn Trojans in a 3:30 game at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center, and the Stadium Tigers at 12:30 on Saturday. Saturday's play continues with Enumclaw hosting Mark Morris in a 2:30 non-league contest.
Enumclaw Wraps Up Auburn Tournament with Wins over Puyallup & Peninsula
On Saturday, September 26, the Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team wrapped up two days of play at the Auburn School District Water Polo Tournament with wins over teams from Puyallup High School and Gig Harbor's Peninsula High School.
Saturday morning the Hornets opened with a loss to the second-year team Lake Lancers, followed by a 8-2 loss to Auburn Riverside. Enumclaw's afternoon improved, though, with a 6-1 win over the Puyallup Vikings, and a 12-5 win over the Peninsula Seahawks.
Against Puyallup, Hornet Logan Ross scored three goals, while Travis Culp, Garrett Hall, and Bennon VanHoof scored one goal apiece. Hall, Zach Petersen, and goalkeeper Josh Musick tallied two assists each in the win.
In the weekend's final contest, against Peninsula, Bennon VanHoof scored five goals, Garrett Hall added four, and Petersen, Culp, and Will Cooper scored one goal each. Goalkeeper Musick had 13 saves, two assists, and two steals in the win. Also gathering steals against the Seahawks were Hall, with five; Petersen, with three;Ross, Cooper, and VanHoff with two steals each; and Culp with one.
Enumclaw hosts Peninsula on Tuesday in a league contest at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center. Game time is 4:30. The Hornets also have home games against Auburn on Thursday, and Stadium and Mark Morris on Saturday.
Saturday morning the Hornets opened with a loss to the second-year team Lake Lancers, followed by a 8-2 loss to Auburn Riverside. Enumclaw's afternoon improved, though, with a 6-1 win over the Puyallup Vikings, and a 12-5 win over the Peninsula Seahawks.
Against Puyallup, Hornet Logan Ross scored three goals, while Travis Culp, Garrett Hall, and Bennon VanHoof scored one goal apiece. Hall, Zach Petersen, and goalkeeper Josh Musick tallied two assists each in the win.
In the weekend's final contest, against Peninsula, Bennon VanHoof scored five goals, Garrett Hall added four, and Petersen, Culp, and Will Cooper scored one goal each. Goalkeeper Musick had 13 saves, two assists, and two steals in the win. Also gathering steals against the Seahawks were Hall, with five; Petersen, with three;Ross, Cooper, and VanHoff with two steals each; and Culp with one.
Enumclaw hosts Peninsula on Tuesday in a league contest at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center. Game time is 4:30. The Hornets also have home games against Auburn on Thursday, and Stadium and Mark Morris on Saturday.
Hornets Winless in First Day of Tournament
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team finished the first day of the 2009 Auburn School District Water Polo Tournament without a win, tying Auburn Mountainview 5-5, and falling to Auburn 7-2.
In Friday's opening game, against Auburn Mountainview, the Hornets fell behind 3-0 in the first half before Garrett Hall put Enumclaw on the board with a goal almost three minutes into the second quarter. Both teams scored once more in the final two minutes of the quarter before taking the halftime break with the Hornets down 4-2.
The teams went scoreless for over three minutes into the second half, when Enumclaw earned a power play on a Mountainview exclusion foul. After taking a timeout, the Hornets scored during their six-on-five opportunity with a goal by Bennon VanHoof to bring the Hornets within one. Zach Petersen tied the score at 4-4 with a goal with 33 seconds left in the third period.
Enumclaw went up 5-4 20 seconds in to the final quarter on a Travis Culp goal, but the Lions tied the score at five with 1:52 left in the game. Both teams missed on scoring opportunities in the final minute to settle for the 5-5 stalemate.
In the Hornets' second game, Enumclaw scored once in the first period, on a goal by Garrett Hall, and once in the second, by Zach Petersen, to take a 2-0 lead over the Auburn Trojans into the second half.
But the Trojans roared back, holding Enumclaw scoreless in the second half, while scoring seven goals of their own, for the final 7-2 score.
Saturday the Hornets will face teams from Lakes High School, Auburn Riverside, Puyallup, and Peninsula. Enumclaw resumes league action on Tuesday with a league game against Peninsula at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center at 4:30
In Friday's opening game, against Auburn Mountainview, the Hornets fell behind 3-0 in the first half before Garrett Hall put Enumclaw on the board with a goal almost three minutes into the second quarter. Both teams scored once more in the final two minutes of the quarter before taking the halftime break with the Hornets down 4-2.
The teams went scoreless for over three minutes into the second half, when Enumclaw earned a power play on a Mountainview exclusion foul. After taking a timeout, the Hornets scored during their six-on-five opportunity with a goal by Bennon VanHoof to bring the Hornets within one. Zach Petersen tied the score at 4-4 with a goal with 33 seconds left in the third period.
Enumclaw went up 5-4 20 seconds in to the final quarter on a Travis Culp goal, but the Lions tied the score at five with 1:52 left in the game. Both teams missed on scoring opportunities in the final minute to settle for the 5-5 stalemate.
In the Hornets' second game, Enumclaw scored once in the first period, on a goal by Garrett Hall, and once in the second, by Zach Petersen, to take a 2-0 lead over the Auburn Trojans into the second half.
But the Trojans roared back, holding Enumclaw scoreless in the second half, while scoring seven goals of their own, for the final 7-2 score.
Saturday the Hornets will face teams from Lakes High School, Auburn Riverside, Puyallup, and Peninsula. Enumclaw resumes league action on Tuesday with a league game against Peninsula at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center at 4:30
Enumclaw Loses to Wilson 20-4
The Enumclaw Hornets lost to 2008 State Water Polo Runner-Up Wilson High School on Tuesday, September 22 at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Wilson had six players score in the win, led by senior Zach Kaija's six goals, most resulting from an aggressive fast break. Hornets scoring in the game were Travis Culp, with two goals, and Garrett Hall and Shane Jackson with one goal each.
The Hornets resume play on Friday, in a two-day, five game tournament at Auburn High School. The Hornets open play on Friday against Auburn Mountainview, at 4:00, and play Auburn at 7:20. On Saturday the Hornets are scheduled to play Auburn Riverside at 9:40, Puyallup at 2:40, and Lakes at 6:50.
Enumclaw's next league game is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, against Peninsula, at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center at 4:30.
Wilson had six players score in the win, led by senior Zach Kaija's six goals, most resulting from an aggressive fast break. Hornets scoring in the game were Travis Culp, with two goals, and Garrett Hall and Shane Jackson with one goal each.
The Hornets resume play on Friday, in a two-day, five game tournament at Auburn High School. The Hornets open play on Friday against Auburn Mountainview, at 4:00, and play Auburn at 7:20. On Saturday the Hornets are scheduled to play Auburn Riverside at 9:40, Puyallup at 2:40, and Lakes at 6:50.
Enumclaw's next league game is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, against Peninsula, at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center at 4:30.
Hornets beat Peninsula 10-9
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team earned their first league victory of the season with a 10-9 win over Peninsula on Friday night.
The Hornets scored first, on a goal by sophomore Logan Ross 12 seconds into the game. Enumclaw and Peninsula traded goals through the first half and mid-way into the third period, when Shane Jackson scored, to put Enumclaw ahead 5-4. The Hornets scored three unanswered goals to close out the third quarter with an 8-4 advantage.
Peninsula fought back in the final period. The two teams traded goals in the first minute of the final period, then went scoreless until Peninsula scored with 2:53 left to narrow the Hornet lead to 9-6. On their next possession the Seahawks scored again, trailing 9-7.
But Enumclaw scored with 1:20 left for a 10-7 lead; Peninsula scored twice in the last minute, but the Hornets held on for the 10-9 victory. Freshman Bennon VanHoof scored three goals in the win, while veterans Shane Jackson and Garrett Hall scored two each. Also scoring for the Hornets were Logan Ross, Travis Culp, and Zach Petersen, with one goal apiece.
Enumclaw now holds a 1-1 record in league play, and a 1-1 record for the season.
The Hornets host State Runner-Up Wilson High School on Tuesday, September 22, in a 4:30 league contest at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center. On Friday, September 25 Enumclaw travels to Auburn to compete in a two-day, five game tournament at the Auburn High School Pool.
The Hornets scored first, on a goal by sophomore Logan Ross 12 seconds into the game. Enumclaw and Peninsula traded goals through the first half and mid-way into the third period, when Shane Jackson scored, to put Enumclaw ahead 5-4. The Hornets scored three unanswered goals to close out the third quarter with an 8-4 advantage.
Peninsula fought back in the final period. The two teams traded goals in the first minute of the final period, then went scoreless until Peninsula scored with 2:53 left to narrow the Hornet lead to 9-6. On their next possession the Seahawks scored again, trailing 9-7.
But Enumclaw scored with 1:20 left for a 10-7 lead; Peninsula scored twice in the last minute, but the Hornets held on for the 10-9 victory. Freshman Bennon VanHoof scored three goals in the win, while veterans Shane Jackson and Garrett Hall scored two each. Also scoring for the Hornets were Logan Ross, Travis Culp, and Zach Petersen, with one goal apiece.
Enumclaw now holds a 1-1 record in league play, and a 1-1 record for the season.
The Hornets host State Runner-Up Wilson High School on Tuesday, September 22, in a 4:30 league contest at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center. On Friday, September 25 Enumclaw travels to Auburn to compete in a two-day, five game tournament at the Auburn High School Pool.
Auburn Tournament Schedule Announced
The Boys Water Polo Tournament, hosted by the Auburn School District on September 25 and 26, has posted the tournament's schedule. All games will be held at the Auburn High School Pool.
Playing in the event will be teams from Auburn, Auburn Mountainview, Auburn Riverside, Enumclaw, Lakes, and Puyallup. The Hornets are scheduled to play two games on Friday, and three on Saturday.
On Friday the tournament begins with Enumclaw squaring off against Auburn Mountainview at 4:00. At 7:00, the Hornets will face Auburn High School. Saturday's play begins at 9:00, with the Hornets facing Auburn Riverside. Enumclaw is scheduled to play Puyallup at Noon on Saturday, and finish the tournament against Lakes at 4:00.
All games at the tournament count as non-league games.
Playing in the event will be teams from Auburn, Auburn Mountainview, Auburn Riverside, Enumclaw, Lakes, and Puyallup. The Hornets are scheduled to play two games on Friday, and three on Saturday.
On Friday the tournament begins with Enumclaw squaring off against Auburn Mountainview at 4:00. At 7:00, the Hornets will face Auburn High School. Saturday's play begins at 9:00, with the Hornets facing Auburn Riverside. Enumclaw is scheduled to play Puyallup at Noon on Saturday, and finish the tournament against Lakes at 4:00.
All games at the tournament count as non-league games.
Enumclaw Loses League Opener
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team lost their opening game of the 2009 season on Tuesday, September 15. The Hornets suffered a 2-10 loss to a fast-breaking Auburn Riverside team in the 4:30 contest at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
The Ravens had taken an early 4-0 lead when Enumclaw freshman Bennon VanHoof scored the Hornets' first goal on a penalty shot with 1:40 left in the first period. Riverside scored five unanswered goals before senior Shane Jackson scored the Hornets' second goal midway through the third quarter. The Ravens managed one more goal in the third period, and both teams were held scoreless in the final quarter.
Junior goalkeeper Josh Musick gathered 13 saves, and Musick and Garret Hall tallied five steals each.
The Hornets next game is at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, at Peninsula High School, in Gig Harbor, WA. Enumclaw hosts Wilson High School next Tuesday, September 22, at 4:30 at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
The Ravens had taken an early 4-0 lead when Enumclaw freshman Bennon VanHoof scored the Hornets' first goal on a penalty shot with 1:40 left in the first period. Riverside scored five unanswered goals before senior Shane Jackson scored the Hornets' second goal midway through the third quarter. The Ravens managed one more goal in the third period, and both teams were held scoreless in the final quarter.
Junior goalkeeper Josh Musick gathered 13 saves, and Musick and Garret Hall tallied five steals each.
The Hornets next game is at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, at Peninsula High School, in Gig Harbor, WA. Enumclaw hosts Wilson High School next Tuesday, September 22, at 4:30 at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Hornets Open League Play Tuesday, September 15
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team will begin league competition on Tuesday, September 15, when the Auburn Riverside Ravens visit the Enumclaw Aquatic Center for a 4:30 contest against the Hornets.
The Hornets will host nine home games this season, including a double-header on Saturday, October 3, when the Hornets will host Stadium for a 12:30 varsity game, and Mark Morris at 2:30. The Hornets currently have 17 games scheduled for the season, and a two-day tournament at the Auburn High School Pool on September 25 and 26.
Enumclaw will face the following league opponents twice during the regular season – Auburn, Auburn Riverside, Auburn Mountainview, Peninsula, Stadium, and Wilson – and will play non-league games against Bellevue, Curtis, Mark Morris, Puyallup, and Rogers. The Hornets are also trying to re-schedule a game against Emerald Ridge that had been canceled due to pool conflicts.
The Washington State Boys Water Polo State Championship Tournament will take place at the Rogers High School Pool, in Puyallup, WA, on November 5-7.
The Hornets will host nine home games this season, including a double-header on Saturday, October 3, when the Hornets will host Stadium for a 12:30 varsity game, and Mark Morris at 2:30. The Hornets currently have 17 games scheduled for the season, and a two-day tournament at the Auburn High School Pool on September 25 and 26.
Enumclaw will face the following league opponents twice during the regular season – Auburn, Auburn Riverside, Auburn Mountainview, Peninsula, Stadium, and Wilson – and will play non-league games against Bellevue, Curtis, Mark Morris, Puyallup, and Rogers. The Hornets are also trying to re-schedule a game against Emerald Ridge that had been canceled due to pool conflicts.
The Washington State Boys Water Polo State Championship Tournament will take place at the Rogers High School Pool, in Puyallup, WA, on November 5-7.
Boy's Water Polo Jamboree at Tacoma's Wilson High School on Saturday, September 5th
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team will begin 2009 play with a jamboree at Tacoma's Wilson High School on Saturday, September 5. Seven teams will take part in the jamboree, including Wilson, Auburn, Puyallup, Curtis, Lakes, Stadium, and Enumclaw.
The Hornets will play four shortened games of two seven-minute periods. The Enumclaw boys' first game is at 12:00, against Curtis High School. They will face Stadium at 2:00, Puyallup at 3:00, and will finish play at 4:30 against Lakes High School.
The team will meet at the Enumclaw Pool at 10:00 to coordinate travel to Wilson, and have a team meeting on deck at the Wilson pool at 11:15. The team will have a final team meeting on deck after their final game, prior to leaving Tacoma.
The Hornets will play four shortened games of two seven-minute periods. The Enumclaw boys' first game is at 12:00, against Curtis High School. They will face Stadium at 2:00, Puyallup at 3:00, and will finish play at 4:30 against Lakes High School.
The team will meet at the Enumclaw Pool at 10:00 to coordinate travel to Wilson, and have a team meeting on deck at the Wilson pool at 11:15. The team will have a final team meeting on deck after their final game, prior to leaving Tacoma.
EHS Senior Earns Academic All-American Award
Enumclaw High School senior Lindsay Bowden received Academic All-American honors this summer for the 2008-2009 school year from USA Water Polo.
Academic All-Americans must be current USA Water Polo members, have competed in a USA Water Polo National Event, and maintained a 3.6 grade point average or better during the school year.
Bowden, a senior driver for Enumclaw High School’s water polo team, has competed at USA Water Polo’s Junior Olympics for the past three years as a member of the Tacoma-based Puget Sound Polo club team.
In a statement from USA Water Polo, Membership Services Coordinator Drew Willems praised all the Academic All-American award recipients, “Achieving success both in the classroom and in the pool takes a great deal of dedication and focus. Maintaining a high GPA, while also committing yourself to a sport as demanding as water polo is an amazing feat and is recognized in the eyes of many in the water polo community.”
Bowden is a captain on both Enumclaw High School’s Swim & Dive and Water Polo teams, and is the daughter of Carolyn Bowden of Black Diamond and Gary Bowden of Maple Valley.
Academic All-Americans must be current USA Water Polo members, have competed in a USA Water Polo National Event, and maintained a 3.6 grade point average or better during the school year.
Bowden, a senior driver for Enumclaw High School’s water polo team, has competed at USA Water Polo’s Junior Olympics for the past three years as a member of the Tacoma-based Puget Sound Polo club team.
In a statement from USA Water Polo, Membership Services Coordinator Drew Willems praised all the Academic All-American award recipients, “Achieving success both in the classroom and in the pool takes a great deal of dedication and focus. Maintaining a high GPA, while also committing yourself to a sport as demanding as water polo is an amazing feat and is recognized in the eyes of many in the water polo community.”
Bowden is a captain on both Enumclaw High School’s Swim & Dive and Water Polo teams, and is the daughter of Carolyn Bowden of Black Diamond and Gary Bowden of Maple Valley.
First Game Scheduled for August 27
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team has scheduled their first game of the 2009 season – on Thursday, August 27, we'll team up with the Girls Swim & Dive Team for an evening of laser tag, at Laser Quest in Federal Way.
Game time is scheduled for 5:00 p.m., and the cost will be $14. All players interested in taking part should meet at the Enumclaw Pool at 3:50 p.m. on Thursday in order to leave for Laser Quest at 4:00.
This is a fun, optional event, but is a great opportunity for the team to get to know each other, and for the aquatics programs to support each other. If you have any questions, contact coach Bob.
Game time is scheduled for 5:00 p.m., and the cost will be $14. All players interested in taking part should meet at the Enumclaw Pool at 3:50 p.m. on Thursday in order to leave for Laser Quest at 4:00.
This is a fun, optional event, but is a great opportunity for the team to get to know each other, and for the aquatics programs to support each other. If you have any questions, contact coach Bob.
Collegiate Water Polo Posts Men's Schedules
The Collegiate Water Polo Association has posted the schedule for the Northwest Division of the CWPA Men's Water Polo League.
Tournaments are scheduled for October 3 and 4 at Amazon Aquatic Center in Eugene, OR, and October 17 and 18 at Washington State University, in Pullman, WA. The Division Championships will be held on October 24 and 25 at Central Washington University, in Ellensburg, WA.
The Men's Northwest Division of the Collegiate Water Polo Association is comprised of seven teams from Washington and Oregon, including Central Washington University, University of Oregon, Oregon State University, University of Portland, University of Washington, Washington State University, and Western Washington University.
The CWPA women's water polo teams compete in the Winter, from January through March.
Tournaments are scheduled for October 3 and 4 at Amazon Aquatic Center in Eugene, OR, and October 17 and 18 at Washington State University, in Pullman, WA. The Division Championships will be held on October 24 and 25 at Central Washington University, in Ellensburg, WA.
The Men's Northwest Division of the Collegiate Water Polo Association is comprised of seven teams from Washington and Oregon, including Central Washington University, University of Oregon, Oregon State University, University of Portland, University of Washington, Washington State University, and Western Washington University.
The CWPA women's water polo teams compete in the Winter, from January through March.
Fall Swim & Water Polo Start on Monday, Aug. 24
The Enumclaw High School Girls Swim & Dive Team and Boys Water Polo Team begin their 2009 campaigns on Monday, August 24 at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
During the first week of the season (8/24-28), the Boys Water Polo Team will practice from 7:30-9:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, and from 8-9 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Also during the first week, the Girls Swim & Dive Team will practice from 1:00-2:30 on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, from 8-9 p.m. on Thursday, and from 12:30-2:30 on Friday.
After students return to school, on Monday, August 31, the Boys Water Polo Team will ordinarily practice from 8-9:30, and the Girls Swim & Dive Team will usually practice from 3:00-4:30. Home games and meets for both teams will usually be held between 3:00 and 6:00 on week nights.
A more complete schedule will be posted and distributed on or about Friday, August 28
During the first week of the season (8/24-28), the Boys Water Polo Team will practice from 7:30-9:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, and from 8-9 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Also during the first week, the Girls Swim & Dive Team will practice from 1:00-2:30 on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, from 8-9 p.m. on Thursday, and from 12:30-2:30 on Friday.
After students return to school, on Monday, August 31, the Boys Water Polo Team will ordinarily practice from 8-9:30, and the Girls Swim & Dive Team will usually practice from 3:00-4:30. Home games and meets for both teams will usually be held between 3:00 and 6:00 on week nights.
A more complete schedule will be posted and distributed on or about Friday, August 28
Last Day of Summer Polo on Thursday, August 20
The final open water polo workout of the Summer will be on Thursday, August 20, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., and is open to all athletes who plan on participating on an EHS water polo team during the 2009-2010 season. 2009 graduates and middle school athletes are welcome, if space allow.
Thank you to all of you who took part in our summer polo this year. It was exciting to see so many committed athletes willing to get up early on summer mornings to improve their game. We look forward to seeing you all during the high school water polo seasons.
Thank you to all of you who took part in our summer polo this year. It was exciting to see so many committed athletes willing to get up early on summer mornings to improve their game. We look forward to seeing you all during the high school water polo seasons.
No Polo Thursday, August 13
Due to a pool scheduling conflict, we will NOT have water polo practice tomorrow, Thursday, August 13. Practice will resume on Tuesday and Thursday next week, from 7:30 to 9:30 am; Fall sports will begin workouts the following week, on Monday, August 24.
Check this site for updated schedule information.
Check this site for updated schedule information.
Three Weeks Left of Summer Polo
Just a reminder that we are entering the last three weeks of summer water polo workouts, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30-9:30, at the Enumclaw Pool. This is a great opportunity for water polo players and swimmers to get a jump on their conditioning and brush up their skills before the Fall sports seasons start on August 24.
Workouts are $3 each, and are open to any athlete planning on competing for EHS during the 2009-2010 season. 2009 grads and middle school students are welcome if space allows.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Coaches Bob Averill & Ken DeMan
Workouts are $3 each, and are open to any athlete planning on competing for EHS during the 2009-2010 season. 2009 grads and middle school students are welcome if space allows.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Coaches Bob Averill & Ken DeMan
Vote for Water Polo
The NCAA is conducting an online poll, asking what Fall sport you are most looking forward to. Last time I checked, water polo was just five votes behind soccer for second place (Football was way out in front, for first). Go to http://www.ncaa.com/ and vote for water polo; let's get out ahead of soccer.
Also, Universal Sports has been broadcasting the World Championships of both Swimming and Water Polo from Rome. They also have been rebroadcasting swimming and water polo from the Beijing Olympics. When you're inside trying to avoid the heat, check it out. Universal Sports is channel 115 on most Comcast networks.
Also, Universal Sports has been broadcasting the World Championships of both Swimming and Water Polo from Rome. They also have been rebroadcasting swimming and water polo from the Beijing Olympics. When you're inside trying to avoid the heat, check it out. Universal Sports is channel 115 on most Comcast networks.
No Summer Polo in Last Week of July
The Enumclaw High School Water Polo programs will take a break from summer workouts during the last week of July, from July 24-August 3. Practice will resume on Tuesday, August 4, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., and will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays for three weeks.
Fall season for Enumclaw High School sports will start on Monday, August 24. Boys Water Polo and Girls Swim & Dive are both Fall Sports. Boys Swim & Dive is a Winter Sport, and Girls Water polo is a Spring Sport.
Boys Water Polo practices will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, during the week of August 24. Beginning on the first day of school, August 31, practices will be held from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. All practices will be held at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Fall season for Enumclaw High School sports will start on Monday, August 24. Boys Water Polo and Girls Swim & Dive are both Fall Sports. Boys Swim & Dive is a Winter Sport, and Girls Water polo is a Spring Sport.
Boys Water Polo practices will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, during the week of August 24. Beginning on the first day of school, August 31, practices will be held from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. All practices will be held at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Summer Polo on Tuesday & Thursday Mornings
The Enumclaw High School Water Polo programs will start summer workouts on June 30. Summer workouts are intended for students who are planning to play for EHS during the 2009-2010 school year, and will be open to both boys and girls. High school boys planning on playing this fall are strongly encouraged to attend. Middle school players are also welcome. Summer workouts will cost $3 per workout.
Workouts will be on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from 7:30 to 9:30. There will not be any practice during the last week of July.
If there is enough interest, we may be able to schedule some summer league water polo games against neighboring programs.
Workouts will be on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from 7:30 to 9:30. There will not be any practice during the last week of July.
If there is enough interest, we may be able to schedule some summer league water polo games against neighboring programs.
Introductory Water Polo Clinic Starts Tuesday
The Enumclaw Aquatic Center will host an Introductory Water Polo Clinic on Tuesday, June 23rd through Friday, June 26th. The clinic will be conducted by EHS coaches Bob Averill and Ken DeMan, and members of the Enumclaw High School Water Polo Teams.
The clinic is intended for middle school boys and girls with little or no water polo experience, but will also be open to high school boys and girls with less than one year of water polo playing experience,
The clinic will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., and will cost $60. Each participant will receive a water polo ball and a T-shirt.
For more information, or to register, contact the Enumclaw Aquatic Center at 360-825-1188.
The clinic is intended for middle school boys and girls with little or no water polo experience, but will also be open to high school boys and girls with less than one year of water polo playing experience,
The clinic will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., and will cost $60. Each participant will receive a water polo ball and a T-shirt.
For more information, or to register, contact the Enumclaw Aquatic Center at 360-825-1188.
Two Plateau Athletes Named to Collegiate Water Polo Association Scholar-Athlete Team
The Collegiate Water Polo Association named two Plateau area athletes to the Scholar-Athlete Team for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Elise Averill, a 2005 graduate from Enumclaw High School, and Sarah Henneford, a 2005 graduate from Sumner High School, were honored with the award by maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or better throughout the year.
Averill and Henneford were captains on the Western Washington University women’s water polo team and finished their fourth year of play with the Viking Water Polo Team. Both played for their high school teams for four years and were high school team captains during their senior seasons.
Averill is the daughter of Bob Averill of Enumclaw, and Claudia Johns, of Kent, and graduated June 13 with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science, specializing in pre-physical therapy. Henneford is the daughter of Dennis and Kathy Henneford, of Sumner, and will graduate in 2010 with a degree in Environmental Science.
Elise Averill, a 2005 graduate from Enumclaw High School, and Sarah Henneford, a 2005 graduate from Sumner High School, were honored with the award by maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or better throughout the year.
Averill and Henneford were captains on the Western Washington University women’s water polo team and finished their fourth year of play with the Viking Water Polo Team. Both played for their high school teams for four years and were high school team captains during their senior seasons.
Averill is the daughter of Bob Averill of Enumclaw, and Claudia Johns, of Kent, and graduated June 13 with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science, specializing in pre-physical therapy. Henneford is the daughter of Dennis and Kathy Henneford, of Sumner, and will graduate in 2010 with a degree in Environmental Science.
Enumclaw Summer Polo Starts June 9
The Enumclaw High School Water Polo programs will start summer workouts on June 9. Summer workouts are intended for students who are planning to play for EHS during the 2009-2010 school year, and will be open to both boys and girls. Summer workouts will cost $3 per workout.
While school is in session, workouts will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-9 p.m. There will be no practice on Thursday, June 18, or any workouts during the week of June 22. Workouts will resume the week of June 29, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from 7:30 to 9:30.
If there is enough interest, we may be able to schedule some summer league water polo games against neighboring programs.
The last summer practice will be held on Thursday, August 20, as the high school girls swim, and boys water polo seasons begin practice on Monday, August 24.
While school is in session, workouts will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-9 p.m. There will be no practice on Thursday, June 18, or any workouts during the week of June 22. Workouts will resume the week of June 29, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, from 7:30 to 9:30.
If there is enough interest, we may be able to schedule some summer league water polo games against neighboring programs.
The last summer practice will be held on Thursday, August 20, as the high school girls swim, and boys water polo seasons begin practice on Monday, August 24.
Introductory Water Polo Clinic
The Enumclaw Aquatic Center has joined forces with the Enumclaw High School Water Polo program to host an Introductory Water Polo Clinic on Tuesday, June 23rd through Friday, June 26th. The clinic will be conducted by EHS coaches Bob Averill and Ken DeMan, and members of the Enumclaw High School Water Polo Team.
The clinic is intended for middle school boys and girls with little or no water polo experience, but will also be open to high school boys and girls with less than one year of water polo playing experience,
The clinic will take place from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., and will cost $60. Each participant will receive a water polo ball and a T-shirt.
For more information, or to register, contact the Enumclaw Aquatic Center at 360-825-1188.
Help Save Husky Water Polo!
As you may already know, the University of Washington Men's and Women's Swim Teams have been cut. While there is a push to self-fund the swim teams, one possible unintended consequence of the current decision would be to close the Hec Edmondson Pavilion pool.
This closure would ruin at least three more UW associated teams that use the pool. Men's and Women's Club Water Polo and Husky Masters Swimming use the facility year round and due to size restrictions, the IMA (rec) pool is not an alternative. So instead of cutting two teams, there will be at least five.
Please support Husky Water Polo to keep the Hed Ed Pool open by signing the below online petition. Signatures will be sent to the UW athletic department in the coming weeks.
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/HecEdPool/
Thank you for your support and please pass this on!
This closure would ruin at least three more UW associated teams that use the pool. Men's and Women's Club Water Polo and Husky Masters Swimming use the facility year round and due to size restrictions, the IMA (rec) pool is not an alternative. So instead of cutting two teams, there will be at least five.
Please support Husky Water Polo to keep the Hed Ed Pool open by signing the below online petition. Signatures will be sent to the UW athletic department in the coming weeks.
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/HecEdPool/
Thank you for your support and please pass this on!
JO Qualifying Tournament this Weekend at Rogers
The Washington and Oregon Junior Olympic Qualifying Tournament will be held this Friday and Saturday at Rogers High School in Puyallup. Club Teams from Washington and Oregon will be competing to qualify for opportunities to compete at the 2009 National Junior Olympics, held in Palo Alto, California from July 25 through August 2.
Friday's competition will start at 4:30, when Puget Sound Polo squares off against Pacific NW United in the Boys 16U game. The second game on Friday will include the Girls 16U teams from the same two clubs.
On Saturday action starts at 8:00 a.m. and runs through 6:30, and will include Boys 18U teams and Girls 18U teams from Puget Sound Polo, Pacific NW United, Willamette Valley, and Chehalem.
Friday's competition will start at 4:30, when Puget Sound Polo squares off against Pacific NW United in the Boys 16U game. The second game on Friday will include the Girls 16U teams from the same two clubs.
On Saturday action starts at 8:00 a.m. and runs through 6:30, and will include Boys 18U teams and Girls 18U teams from Puget Sound Polo, Pacific NW United, Willamette Valley, and Chehalem.
All League Teams Announced
The South Sound Girls Water Polo League has announced the All League Teams for 2009. All League Teams were selected by a committee of coaches from each division prior to the state tournament. Congratulations to all.
All League East Division:
First Team – Tianna Hogan (Enumclaw), Shaye Hogerhuis (Enumclaw), Lindsay Bowden (Enumclaw), Stephanie Bluhm (Auburn Mountainview), Tess Rumbaugh (Auburn Mountainview), Lauren Sleezer (Auburn), Nicole Curtis (Auburn Riverside).
Second Team – Kaitlyn Korsh (Enumclaw), Amber Morris (Enumclaw), Jenny MacKenzie (Auburn Riverside), Corey Smith (Auburn Mountainview), Rebecca McIntyre (Auburn Riverside), Anne Partridge (Auburn), Candace Johnson (Auburn), Amanda Nuttal (Auburn Mountainview)
Honorable Mention – Erin Stucker (Enumclaw), Kelsey Brazier (Enumclaw), Amy Scott (Auburn Mountainview), Elise Ransom (Auburn Mountainview), Laura Caudill (Auburn Mountainview), Lauren Perala (Auburn Riverside), Katie Reifert (Auburn Riverside)
Coach of the Year – Dannette Schreib (Auburn Mountainview)
All League West Division:
First Team – Carley Christianson (Curtis), Lauren Christianson (Curtis), Megan Ernst (Curtis), Kim Latschaw (Curtis), Lauren Griffin (Puyallup), Callie Hyman (Emerald Ridge), Rachael Pogue (Rogers)
Second Team – Rachel Hayes (Curtis), Christen Seymour (Curtis), Kate Wagner (Curtis), Megan Davenport (Mark Morris), Brie Morrison (Lakes), Jordan Brain (Puyallup), Karen Clancy (Rogers)
Honorable Mention – Sarah Berger (Curtis), Jessica Edgecomb (Lakes), Emma Englund (Puyallup), Shanna Josephson (Puyallup), Katie Wells (Puyallup), Sarah King (Rogers), Alexis Pederson (Rogers), Megan Wusterbarth (Rogers), Kaitlin Tarr (Emerald Ridge)
Coach of the Year – Todd Fletcher (Puyallup)
All League Bridge Division:
First Team – Clarissa Riches (Wilson), Porche Evans (Wilson), Aundi Ragan (Gig Harbor), Lauren Biggs (Gig Harbor), Lauren Lott (Gig Harbor), Jen O’Laughlin (Stadium), Amanda Brunswick (Peninsula)
Second Team – Rachael Linden (Wilson), Leslie Hughes (Gig Harbor), Laura Winje (Stadium), Kimi Washer (Peninsula), Stephanie Rendina (Foss), Jackie Channon (Mt Tahoma), Brianna Sherwood (Wilson)
Honorable Mention – Anna Larson (Wilson), Victoria Turnbull (Wilson), Ashley Streich (Gig Harbor), Laura Farley (Gig Harbor), Heidi Luong (Gig Harbor), Audree Stubs (Foss), Sarah Horner (Foss), Ariella George (Peninsula), Kayla Price (Mt Tahoma)
Coach of the Year – Josh Newman (Wilson)
All League East Division:
First Team – Tianna Hogan (Enumclaw), Shaye Hogerhuis (Enumclaw), Lindsay Bowden (Enumclaw), Stephanie Bluhm (Auburn Mountainview), Tess Rumbaugh (Auburn Mountainview), Lauren Sleezer (Auburn), Nicole Curtis (Auburn Riverside).
Second Team – Kaitlyn Korsh (Enumclaw), Amber Morris (Enumclaw), Jenny MacKenzie (Auburn Riverside), Corey Smith (Auburn Mountainview), Rebecca McIntyre (Auburn Riverside), Anne Partridge (Auburn), Candace Johnson (Auburn), Amanda Nuttal (Auburn Mountainview)
Honorable Mention – Erin Stucker (Enumclaw), Kelsey Brazier (Enumclaw), Amy Scott (Auburn Mountainview), Elise Ransom (Auburn Mountainview), Laura Caudill (Auburn Mountainview), Lauren Perala (Auburn Riverside), Katie Reifert (Auburn Riverside)
Coach of the Year – Dannette Schreib (Auburn Mountainview)
All League West Division:
First Team – Carley Christianson (Curtis), Lauren Christianson (Curtis), Megan Ernst (Curtis), Kim Latschaw (Curtis), Lauren Griffin (Puyallup), Callie Hyman (Emerald Ridge), Rachael Pogue (Rogers)
Second Team – Rachel Hayes (Curtis), Christen Seymour (Curtis), Kate Wagner (Curtis), Megan Davenport (Mark Morris), Brie Morrison (Lakes), Jordan Brain (Puyallup), Karen Clancy (Rogers)
Honorable Mention – Sarah Berger (Curtis), Jessica Edgecomb (Lakes), Emma Englund (Puyallup), Shanna Josephson (Puyallup), Katie Wells (Puyallup), Sarah King (Rogers), Alexis Pederson (Rogers), Megan Wusterbarth (Rogers), Kaitlin Tarr (Emerald Ridge)
Coach of the Year – Todd Fletcher (Puyallup)
All League Bridge Division:
First Team – Clarissa Riches (Wilson), Porche Evans (Wilson), Aundi Ragan (Gig Harbor), Lauren Biggs (Gig Harbor), Lauren Lott (Gig Harbor), Jen O’Laughlin (Stadium), Amanda Brunswick (Peninsula)
Second Team – Rachael Linden (Wilson), Leslie Hughes (Gig Harbor), Laura Winje (Stadium), Kimi Washer (Peninsula), Stephanie Rendina (Foss), Jackie Channon (Mt Tahoma), Brianna Sherwood (Wilson)
Honorable Mention – Anna Larson (Wilson), Victoria Turnbull (Wilson), Ashley Streich (Gig Harbor), Laura Farley (Gig Harbor), Heidi Luong (Gig Harbor), Audree Stubs (Foss), Sarah Horner (Foss), Ariella George (Peninsula), Kayla Price (Mt Tahoma)
Coach of the Year – Josh Newman (Wilson)
State Tournament Results
Curtis High School claimed their third consecutive State Championship with a 16-0 win over Gig Harbor in this year's championship game on Saturday. The 2009 final results are: first place – Curtis; second place – Gig Harbor; third place – Auburn Mountainview; fourth place – Wilson; fifth place – Rogers; sixth place – Peninsula; seventh place – Enumclaw; eighth place – Puyallup.
All State teams were named after Saturday's championship game. All State First Team – Clarissa Riches (Wilson), Stephanie Bluhm (Auburn Mountainview), Aundi Ragan (Gig Harbor), Leslie Hughes (Gig Harbor), Kim Latschaw (Curtis), Lauren Christianson (Curtis), and Megan Ernst (Curtis)
All State Second Team – Brianna Sherwood (Wilson), Tess Rumbaugh (Auburn Mountainview), Amanda Nutall (Auburn Mountainview), Lauren Lott (Gig Harbor), Lauren Biggs (Gig Harbor), Rachel Hays (Curtis), Carley Christianson (Curtis)
All State Honorable Mention – Lindsay Bowden (Enumclaw), Lauren Griffin (Puyallup), Amanda Brunswick (Peninsula), Sarah King (Rogers), Rachel Linden (Wilson), Corey Smith (Auburn Mountainview), Melanie Coyne (Gig Harbor), Kate Wagner (Curtis)
Kim Latschaw, of Curtis, received the Outstanding Offensive Player of the Tournament award; Megan Ernst, also of Curtis, received the Outstanding Defensive Player of the Tournament award.
All League Awards will be announced at the team banquet.
All State teams were named after Saturday's championship game. All State First Team – Clarissa Riches (Wilson), Stephanie Bluhm (Auburn Mountainview), Aundi Ragan (Gig Harbor), Leslie Hughes (Gig Harbor), Kim Latschaw (Curtis), Lauren Christianson (Curtis), and Megan Ernst (Curtis)
All State Second Team – Brianna Sherwood (Wilson), Tess Rumbaugh (Auburn Mountainview), Amanda Nutall (Auburn Mountainview), Lauren Lott (Gig Harbor), Lauren Biggs (Gig Harbor), Rachel Hays (Curtis), Carley Christianson (Curtis)
All State Honorable Mention – Lindsay Bowden (Enumclaw), Lauren Griffin (Puyallup), Amanda Brunswick (Peninsula), Sarah King (Rogers), Rachel Linden (Wilson), Corey Smith (Auburn Mountainview), Melanie Coyne (Gig Harbor), Kate Wagner (Curtis)
Kim Latschaw, of Curtis, received the Outstanding Offensive Player of the Tournament award; Megan Ernst, also of Curtis, received the Outstanding Defensive Player of the Tournament award.
All League Awards will be announced at the team banquet.
Hornets beat Puyallup in overtime, take home 7th place at State
Enumclaw's Girls Water Polo Team beat the Puyallup Vikings 10-9 in overtime in the third round of the State tournament. The win gave the Hornets claim to seventh place in the State.
The Vikings scored first, less than a minute into the game, on a penalty shot by Puyallup sophomore Jordan Brain. Puyallup added two more goals before Lindsay Bowden scored on an Enumclaw penalty shot, ending the first quarter with a 3-1 Hornet deficit.
Enumclaw added three more in the second period, on goals by Bowden, Tianna Hogan, and Amber Morris, narrowing the Viking lead, and going to the halftime break trailing 6-5. Both teams added a goal in the third period, but the Hornets scored two in the fourth quarter, and held Puyallup to a single goal, to end regulation time with a 7-7 tie.
The Hornets scored in their first possession of overtime, on a power play goal by Kelsey Brazier, but Puyallup tied the score a minute later, on a goal by Emma Englund. Hogan scored again for the Hornets, with 14 seconds left in the first overtime, to give Enumcaw a 9-8 advantage entering the second overtime period. Puyallup's Brain scored again midway through the second overtime to tie the score at 9-9, and push the game into sudden death.
Two minutes into the sudden death period, Enumclaw's Erin Stucker took off on a fast break; with a defender closing on her from behind, and the Viking goalkeeper charging her from the front, Stucker managed to maintain control of the ball and put it in the right corner for the game winning goal.
Scoring for Enumclaw in the final game of the season were senior Tianna Hogan, with three goals; seniors Amber Morris and Kelsey Brazier, with a goal each; junior Lindsay Bowden, with four scores; and sophomore Erin Stucker with one.
The Vikings scored first, less than a minute into the game, on a penalty shot by Puyallup sophomore Jordan Brain. Puyallup added two more goals before Lindsay Bowden scored on an Enumclaw penalty shot, ending the first quarter with a 3-1 Hornet deficit.
Enumclaw added three more in the second period, on goals by Bowden, Tianna Hogan, and Amber Morris, narrowing the Viking lead, and going to the halftime break trailing 6-5. Both teams added a goal in the third period, but the Hornets scored two in the fourth quarter, and held Puyallup to a single goal, to end regulation time with a 7-7 tie.
The Hornets scored in their first possession of overtime, on a power play goal by Kelsey Brazier, but Puyallup tied the score a minute later, on a goal by Emma Englund. Hogan scored again for the Hornets, with 14 seconds left in the first overtime, to give Enumcaw a 9-8 advantage entering the second overtime period. Puyallup's Brain scored again midway through the second overtime to tie the score at 9-9, and push the game into sudden death.
Two minutes into the sudden death period, Enumclaw's Erin Stucker took off on a fast break; with a defender closing on her from behind, and the Viking goalkeeper charging her from the front, Stucker managed to maintain control of the ball and put it in the right corner for the game winning goal.
Scoring for Enumclaw in the final game of the season were senior Tianna Hogan, with three goals; seniors Amber Morris and Kelsey Brazier, with a goal each; junior Lindsay Bowden, with four scores; and sophomore Erin Stucker with one.
Enumclaw loses 2nd round at State
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team suffered a disappointing loss to the Rogers Rams on Friday afternoon, losing a hard-fought game 10-7.The loss put Enumclaw in the consolation game on Saturday, played at 12:45 against the loser of Friday's Puyallup-Peninsula game. The winner of Saturday's game will take home the State's seventh place awatf; the loser will finish eighth in State.
In Friday's action the Rams came out fast, with Rogers' Sarah King scoring three quick goals early in the first quarter. Enumclaw fought back, with goals by Erin Stucker, Lindsay Bowden, and Tianna Hogan to trail the Rams 5-3 at halftime.
The Hornets rallied in the third period to tie the game 6-6, after a goal by Tianna Hogan and two fast break goals by Erin Stucker. But Rogers was able to hold off the gritty Enumclaw team, scoring four goals in the final quarter, while holding the Hornet offense to a single goal by Bowden.
The Hornets now move to the consolation round, and face the loser of Friday's Puyallup-Peninsula game at 12:45 on Saturday.
In Friday's action the Rams came out fast, with Rogers' Sarah King scoring three quick goals early in the first quarter. Enumclaw fought back, with goals by Erin Stucker, Lindsay Bowden, and Tianna Hogan to trail the Rams 5-3 at halftime.
The Hornets rallied in the third period to tie the game 6-6, after a goal by Tianna Hogan and two fast break goals by Erin Stucker. But Rogers was able to hold off the gritty Enumclaw team, scoring four goals in the final quarter, while holding the Hornet offense to a single goal by Bowden.
The Hornets now move to the consolation round, and face the loser of Friday's Puyallup-Peninsula game at 12:45 on Saturday.
Hornets lose to Gig Harbor in opening round at State Tournament
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team began State Tournament play on Wednesday with a 20-4 loss to Gig Harbor. The Gig Harbor Tides were one of only three teams that beat the Hornets during the regular season.
The Hornet offense never got on track against Gig Harbor's defense, committing 25 turnovers while creating only 19 scoring opportunities. Scoring for Enumclaw in the loss were Lindsay Bowden, Liz Schmidt, Breanna Flaquinti, and Kelsey Sonneson, each with one goal.
The Hornets next game is at 3:30, against the host team Rogers Rams. Enumclaw beat Rogers twice during the regular season. A win against Rogers would set the Hornets up for two games on Saturday, and the possibility of placing between third place and sixth place at State. A loss on Friday would put the Hornets in Saturday's consolation game, where they could finish no higher than seventh at State. The Hornets best finish was fifth place, in 2007 and 2008.
The Hornet offense never got on track against Gig Harbor's defense, committing 25 turnovers while creating only 19 scoring opportunities. Scoring for Enumclaw in the loss were Lindsay Bowden, Liz Schmidt, Breanna Flaquinti, and Kelsey Sonneson, each with one goal.
The Hornets next game is at 3:30, against the host team Rogers Rams. Enumclaw beat Rogers twice during the regular season. A win against Rogers would set the Hornets up for two games on Saturday, and the possibility of placing between third place and sixth place at State. A loss on Friday would put the Hornets in Saturday's consolation game, where they could finish no higher than seventh at State. The Hornets best finish was fifth place, in 2007 and 2008.
JV wins two, loses one in tournament
The Enumclaw JV water polo team won two games, and lost one on Saturday at a JV tournament held at Rogers High School in Puyallup. Also competing in the tournament were teams from Rogers, Curtis, Auburn, and Auburn Riverside.
Enumclaw's first game was against Auburn, and the Hornets pulled off a come from behind overtime 9-8 victory over the Trojans. Auburn held the lead through most of the game, until Brooke Flaquinti scored the tying goal on a power play with 20 seconds left in the game. Hornet Kelsey Sonneson scored in the overtime period to secure the Enumclaw win.
Sonneson was high scorer for the Hornets in the opening game, with three goals. Also scoring for Enumclaw was Ali Ballard and Brooke Flaquinti, with two goals each, and Rachel Deonigi and Annie Birklid, with one goal each.
The Hornets lost their second game of the day, a 10-8 defeat to the Rogers Rams. Hornets scoring in the second game were Sonneson, with four goals, Birklid with two, and Brooke Flaquinti and Deonigi with a goal each.
In Enumclaw's final game, the Hornets beat Auburn Riverside 12-4. Sonneson and Brooke Flaquinti scored four goals each, and Breanna Flaquinti, Alina VanRuff, Cassie Cook, and Birklid each added a goal
Enumclaw's first game was against Auburn, and the Hornets pulled off a come from behind overtime 9-8 victory over the Trojans. Auburn held the lead through most of the game, until Brooke Flaquinti scored the tying goal on a power play with 20 seconds left in the game. Hornet Kelsey Sonneson scored in the overtime period to secure the Enumclaw win.
Sonneson was high scorer for the Hornets in the opening game, with three goals. Also scoring for Enumclaw was Ali Ballard and Brooke Flaquinti, with two goals each, and Rachel Deonigi and Annie Birklid, with one goal each.
The Hornets lost their second game of the day, a 10-8 defeat to the Rogers Rams. Hornets scoring in the second game were Sonneson, with four goals, Birklid with two, and Brooke Flaquinti and Deonigi with a goal each.
In Enumclaw's final game, the Hornets beat Auburn Riverside 12-4. Sonneson and Brooke Flaquinti scored four goals each, and Breanna Flaquinti, Alina VanRuff, Cassie Cook, and Birklid each added a goal
Hornets finish regular season with 15-5 record, advance to State
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team finished their 2009 regular season with an 11-3 loss to the visiting Gig Harbor Tides on Thursday. The Hornets finished the season with a 15-5 overall record, and an 8-2 record in the East Division of the South Sound Girls Water Polo League. Enumclaw will begin State tournament play on Wednesday at 3:30 against Gig Harbor at Rogers High School in Puyallup.
Gig Harbor started fast in Thursday's game, scoring three goals in the first two and a half minutes, but the Hornet defense tightened, and Lindsay Bowden put Enumclaw on the board, scoring on a penalty shot with 3:21 left in the opening period; the Tides held a 3-1 advantage at the end of the first quarter.
The Tides scored three more goals in the second quarter, one on a penalty shot, and another after rebounding a blocked penalty shot, to secure a 6-2 advantage at the half. Tianna Hogan scored one minute into the third period, but Gig Harbor scored three more during the period, for a 9-3 lead entering the final period. In the final quarter, Gig Harbor cored two more, and held the Hornets scoreless, for the 11-3 final score.
Hornets scoring were Lindsay Bowden, with two goals, and Tianna Hogan with one. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis saved 17 goals; four field players also registered blocked shots, including Kelsey Sonneson, Erin Stucker, Tianna Hogan, and Kelsey Brazier.
Enumclaw gets another shot at the Gig Harbor team when they open State tournament play; the Hornets face the Tides in the opening game of the tournament, at 3:30 on Wednesday, at Rogers High School.
Gig Harbor started fast in Thursday's game, scoring three goals in the first two and a half minutes, but the Hornet defense tightened, and Lindsay Bowden put Enumclaw on the board, scoring on a penalty shot with 3:21 left in the opening period; the Tides held a 3-1 advantage at the end of the first quarter.
The Tides scored three more goals in the second quarter, one on a penalty shot, and another after rebounding a blocked penalty shot, to secure a 6-2 advantage at the half. Tianna Hogan scored one minute into the third period, but Gig Harbor scored three more during the period, for a 9-3 lead entering the final period. In the final quarter, Gig Harbor cored two more, and held the Hornets scoreless, for the 11-3 final score.
Hornets scoring were Lindsay Bowden, with two goals, and Tianna Hogan with one. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis saved 17 goals; four field players also registered blocked shots, including Kelsey Sonneson, Erin Stucker, Tianna Hogan, and Kelsey Brazier.
Enumclaw gets another shot at the Gig Harbor team when they open State tournament play; the Hornets face the Tides in the opening game of the tournament, at 3:30 on Wednesday, at Rogers High School.
State Tournament Bracket is set
The bracket for the Girls Water Polo League State Tournament is set, and the Enumclaw Hornets are scheduled to face the Gig Harbor Tides in the opening game of the tournament, at 3:30 on Wednesday, May 13, at the Rogers High School pool in Puyallup.
Other first round match ups will be determined by a third place playoff between Rogers, Auburn Riverside, and Peninsula held Saturday, May 9 at Curtis High School. Two of the three teams in the playoff will qualify for the State Tournament.
The other scheduled first round game will pit Puyallup against Auburn Mountainview at 4:45 on Wednesday.
Competition will continue with a second round of play on Friday, May 15, and will conclude on Saturday, May 16.
Hornets beat Auburn, improve league record to 8-2
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team traveled to Auburn for their final league game of the season, and returned home with a 15-8 victory and an 8-2 league record. The Hornets improved their overall record to 15-4.
The gritty Auburn team kept the game close for three quarters, but the Hornets scored seven, and held the Trojans to a single goal in the final period to secure the win.
Enumclaw's Tianna Hogan was first to score, with a goal 16 seconds into the game, But Auburn's Lauren Sleezer scored ten seconds later to tie the game. The two teams traded goals through the opening period until Hogan scored her third goal of the game with 20 seconds left in the quarter to take a 4-3 lead.
After a close second quarter, Sleezer tossed in her fourth goal of the game with 31 seconds in the second quarter to give Auburn a 7-6 advantage at halftime. The Hornets recovered the lead during the third quarter as Lindsay Bowden scored two goals, and Enumclaw held Auburn scoreless.
The Hornet offense went into high gear in the final quarter as Bowden scored four more and Erin Stucker scored three goals. Auburn's Sleezer scored one more with four seconds left in the game, for the final 15-8 score.
Enumclaw wil play their final regular season game on Thursday, when they host the Gig Harbor Tides in a 4:30 game at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center. The Hornets advance to the State championship tournament on Wednesday, May 13 at Rogers High School.
The gritty Auburn team kept the game close for three quarters, but the Hornets scored seven, and held the Trojans to a single goal in the final period to secure the win.
Enumclaw's Tianna Hogan was first to score, with a goal 16 seconds into the game, But Auburn's Lauren Sleezer scored ten seconds later to tie the game. The two teams traded goals through the opening period until Hogan scored her third goal of the game with 20 seconds left in the quarter to take a 4-3 lead.
After a close second quarter, Sleezer tossed in her fourth goal of the game with 31 seconds in the second quarter to give Auburn a 7-6 advantage at halftime. The Hornets recovered the lead during the third quarter as Lindsay Bowden scored two goals, and Enumclaw held Auburn scoreless.
The Hornet offense went into high gear in the final quarter as Bowden scored four more and Erin Stucker scored three goals. Auburn's Sleezer scored one more with four seconds left in the game, for the final 15-8 score.
Enumclaw wil play their final regular season game on Thursday, when they host the Gig Harbor Tides in a 4:30 game at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center. The Hornets advance to the State championship tournament on Wednesday, May 13 at Rogers High School.
WWU offers water polo clinic
Plateau area grads Elise Averill, of Enumclaw, and Sarah Henneford, of Sumner, along with the rest of the Western Washington University women's water polo team, have been hosting a five-week water polo clinic at Western's Wade King Recreation Center. Their efforts were featured in a recent issue of the Bellingham Herald.
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Four Hornets make Puget Sound Polo JO Teams
Four members of the Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team were invited to join Puget Sound Polo's Junior Olympic Team this summer. Eight Hornets, along with dozens of athletes from around the area, took part in an open try out for the club, held on Saturday, May 2 at Curtis High School.
Enumclaw athletes Erin Stucker and Ali Ballard were invited to join Puget Sound Polo's 16 and under team, and Hornets Lindsay Bowden and Kaitlym Korsch were invited to PSP's 18 and under team. Stucker, Bowden, and Korsch all took part in Junior Olympics last summer; this is Ballard's first invitation to the club.
Puget Sound Polo teams will compete around the Northwest this summer, in preparation for the Junior Olympic tournament, held July 29 through August 2 in Palo Alto, California.
Enumclaw athletes Erin Stucker and Ali Ballard were invited to join Puget Sound Polo's 16 and under team, and Hornets Lindsay Bowden and Kaitlym Korsch were invited to PSP's 18 and under team. Stucker, Bowden, and Korsch all took part in Junior Olympics last summer; this is Ballard's first invitation to the club.
Puget Sound Polo teams will compete around the Northwest this summer, in preparation for the Junior Olympic tournament, held July 29 through August 2 in Palo Alto, California.
Hornets lose to State Champion Curtis
The two-time defending State Champion Curtis Vikings traveled to Enumclaw Tuesday afternoon, and left with a 19-4 victory over the Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team.
The Hornet defense slowed the Viking offense for most of the first period, and trailed by a slim 3-1 margin at the end of one quarter. But the Vikings put on a show during the second quarter, scoring eight goals while holding the Enumclaw team scoreless. Enumclaw scored three in the second half, while Curtis knocked in eight more, for the final 19-4 victory.
Lindsay Bowden was high scorer for the Hornets, with three goals, while Kaitlyn Korsch scored another. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis had 19 saves and one assist.
The Hornets travel to Auburn on Wednesday for their final league game of the season, against the Auburn Trojans. Game time is 5:30.
On Thursday, Enumclaw hosts Gig Harbor in a 4:30 game at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center, the last game of the regular season. The Hornet JV will take part in a season-ending JV tournament at Rogers High School on Saturday, May 9. The Enumclaw Varsity squad begins State tournament play on Wednesday, May 13 at Rogers High School.
The Hornet defense slowed the Viking offense for most of the first period, and trailed by a slim 3-1 margin at the end of one quarter. But the Vikings put on a show during the second quarter, scoring eight goals while holding the Enumclaw team scoreless. Enumclaw scored three in the second half, while Curtis knocked in eight more, for the final 19-4 victory.
Lindsay Bowden was high scorer for the Hornets, with three goals, while Kaitlyn Korsch scored another. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis had 19 saves and one assist.
The Hornets travel to Auburn on Wednesday for their final league game of the season, against the Auburn Trojans. Game time is 5:30.
On Thursday, Enumclaw hosts Gig Harbor in a 4:30 game at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center, the last game of the regular season. The Hornet JV will take part in a season-ending JV tournament at Rogers High School on Saturday, May 9. The Enumclaw Varsity squad begins State tournament play on Wednesday, May 13 at Rogers High School.
Enumclaw beats Stadium 17-1
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team closed this week's play with a decisive 17-1 win over the Stadium Tigers on Saturday afternoon, in a non-league contest at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Enumclaw controlled Saturday's game from the opening possession, scoring 18 seconds into the game on a goal by senior Kaitlyn Korsch. High scorer for the Hornets was Lindsay Bowden, with five goals; also scoring were Korsch, with three goals; Rachel Deonigi and Ali Ballard, with two scores each; and Brooke Flaquinti, Kelsey Sonneson, Angie Brazier, Erin Stucker, and Kelsey Brazier with one goal each. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis had five assists on offense, and 16 saves.
The victory improved the Hornet's record to 14-3, with a 7-2 league record. The Hornets have clinched second place in the East Division of the South Sound Girls Water Polo League, and a trip to the State tournament, scheduled for May 13, 15, and 16 at Rogers High School.
The Hornets host State Champion Curtis High School on Tuesday, at 4:30, at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center before closing their league schedule at Auburn on Wednesday evening at 5:30
Enumclaw controlled Saturday's game from the opening possession, scoring 18 seconds into the game on a goal by senior Kaitlyn Korsch. High scorer for the Hornets was Lindsay Bowden, with five goals; also scoring were Korsch, with three goals; Rachel Deonigi and Ali Ballard, with two scores each; and Brooke Flaquinti, Kelsey Sonneson, Angie Brazier, Erin Stucker, and Kelsey Brazier with one goal each. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis had five assists on offense, and 16 saves.
The victory improved the Hornet's record to 14-3, with a 7-2 league record. The Hornets have clinched second place in the East Division of the South Sound Girls Water Polo League, and a trip to the State tournament, scheduled for May 13, 15, and 16 at Rogers High School.
The Hornets host State Champion Curtis High School on Tuesday, at 4:30, at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center before closing their league schedule at Auburn on Wednesday evening at 5:30
Hornets clinch second place in Division, advance to State
By virtue of a 12-8 victory over Auburn Riverside on Thursday bight, the Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team clinched second place in the East Division of the South Sound Girls Water Polo League, and an automatic berth in the State Championship Tournament, to be held May 13-16 at Rogers High School in Puyallup.
The Hornets battled a physical Raven defense and aggressive offense, but maintained a lead throughout the game, after taking a 2-1 lead with less than two minutes left in the first quarter.
Enumclaw pressured Riverside with a physical defense of their own, that resulted in 10 exclusions and five penalty shots on the Hornets. Seven of Riverside's eight points were a result of power plays or penalty shots.
Hornet scoring was led by Tianna Hogan, with five goals. Also scoring for Enumclaw was Lindsay Bowden, with four goals, and Kaitlyn Korsch, Angie Brazier, and Erin Stucker with one goal each. The Hornet defense also managed 25 steals, led by Bowden, with nine, and Hogan, with seven. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis anchored the defense with 20 saves, and added two assists to the offense.
Enumclaw hosts Stadium in a Saturday afternoon non-league game, at 12:30 at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center, and faces State Champion Curtis High School Tuesday afternoon at 4:30, also at the Enumclaw pool.
The Hornets battled a physical Raven defense and aggressive offense, but maintained a lead throughout the game, after taking a 2-1 lead with less than two minutes left in the first quarter.
Enumclaw pressured Riverside with a physical defense of their own, that resulted in 10 exclusions and five penalty shots on the Hornets. Seven of Riverside's eight points were a result of power plays or penalty shots.
Hornet scoring was led by Tianna Hogan, with five goals. Also scoring for Enumclaw was Lindsay Bowden, with four goals, and Kaitlyn Korsch, Angie Brazier, and Erin Stucker with one goal each. The Hornet defense also managed 25 steals, led by Bowden, with nine, and Hogan, with seven. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis anchored the defense with 20 saves, and added two assists to the offense.
Enumclaw hosts Stadium in a Saturday afternoon non-league game, at 12:30 at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center, and faces State Champion Curtis High School Tuesday afternoon at 4:30, also at the Enumclaw pool.
Enumclaw squeeks past Rogers in overtime
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team beat the Rogers Rams in a 7-6 overtime victory Tuesday afternoon in Puyallup.
The Hornets started slowly, and hung on to a 1-1 tie at the end of the first quarter. Rogers held Enumclaw scoreless in the second period, and held a 2-1 lead at halftime. The Rams went on a scoring spree during the third period, while holding Enumclaw scoreless for another seven minutes, to stretch their lead to 4-1 entering the final frame.
After Rogers scored less than a minute into the final quarter, the Hornets called their second time out to collect themselves. They went on to score three goals – one each by Lindsay Bowden, Tianna Hogan, and Kaitlyn Korsch – within two and a half minutes, to trail the Rams 5-4 with 90 seconds left in the game.
After a couple of scoreless possessions by the Rams, Enumclaw's Bowden scored a last second goal to tie the game and send it to overtime.
The Rams scored less than a minute into the first three-minute overtime period, but Hogan scored a minute later to tie the game again, 6-6. Bowden scored 20 seconds into the second overtime period on a Hornet power play, to give Enumclaw the win.
Scoring for Enumclaw was Lindsay Bowden, with four goals, Tianna Hogan with two, and Kaitlyn Korsch with one. The Hornet defense had another excellent performance, with 27 steals – including seven each by Bowden and Erin Stucker. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis gathered 17 saves, along with an assist.
The Hornets now hold a 12-3 record for the season, 6-2 in league play and play their next game Thursday against Auburn Riverside, at the Auburn pool. Game time is 7:30.
The Hornets started slowly, and hung on to a 1-1 tie at the end of the first quarter. Rogers held Enumclaw scoreless in the second period, and held a 2-1 lead at halftime. The Rams went on a scoring spree during the third period, while holding Enumclaw scoreless for another seven minutes, to stretch their lead to 4-1 entering the final frame.
After Rogers scored less than a minute into the final quarter, the Hornets called their second time out to collect themselves. They went on to score three goals – one each by Lindsay Bowden, Tianna Hogan, and Kaitlyn Korsch – within two and a half minutes, to trail the Rams 5-4 with 90 seconds left in the game.
After a couple of scoreless possessions by the Rams, Enumclaw's Bowden scored a last second goal to tie the game and send it to overtime.
The Rams scored less than a minute into the first three-minute overtime period, but Hogan scored a minute later to tie the game again, 6-6. Bowden scored 20 seconds into the second overtime period on a Hornet power play, to give Enumclaw the win.
Scoring for Enumclaw was Lindsay Bowden, with four goals, Tianna Hogan with two, and Kaitlyn Korsch with one. The Hornet defense had another excellent performance, with 27 steals – including seven each by Bowden and Erin Stucker. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis gathered 17 saves, along with an assist.
The Hornets now hold a 12-3 record for the season, 6-2 in league play and play their next game Thursday against Auburn Riverside, at the Auburn pool. Game time is 7:30.
Tides beat Enumclaw 17-4
The Gig Harbor Tides beat the Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team 17-4 in a Saturday morning game held at the Tides' home pool in Gig Harbor.
Gig Harbor controlled the game from the beginning, taking a 4-0 lead at the end of the first period, and a 9-0 lead at the half before the Hornets scored their first goal. Erin Stucker scored late in the third period, and Lindsay Bowden scored two goals and Tianna Hogan scored one in the fourth quarter.
The short-handed Enumclaw team had trouble slowing Gig Harbor's fast break, or controlling the ball against the Tides' defense; the Hornets had an unprecedented 27 turnovers in the game. Enumclaw had some bright spots on defense, though, gathering 17 steals of their own, including eight by Bowden and four by Stucker, and two blocked shots each by Ali Ballard and Hogan. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis collected 15 saves for the game.
The Hornets are expected to be back at full strength for Tuesday's game against Rogers at the Rams' home pool in Puyallup. Enumclaw beat Rogers 11-7 earlier in the month.
The non-league loss puts Enumclaw's record at 11-3 for the season, 6-2 in league play.
Gig Harbor controlled the game from the beginning, taking a 4-0 lead at the end of the first period, and a 9-0 lead at the half before the Hornets scored their first goal. Erin Stucker scored late in the third period, and Lindsay Bowden scored two goals and Tianna Hogan scored one in the fourth quarter.
The short-handed Enumclaw team had trouble slowing Gig Harbor's fast break, or controlling the ball against the Tides' defense; the Hornets had an unprecedented 27 turnovers in the game. Enumclaw had some bright spots on defense, though, gathering 17 steals of their own, including eight by Bowden and four by Stucker, and two blocked shots each by Ali Ballard and Hogan. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis collected 15 saves for the game.
The Hornets are expected to be back at full strength for Tuesday's game against Rogers at the Rams' home pool in Puyallup. Enumclaw beat Rogers 11-7 earlier in the month.
The non-league loss puts Enumclaw's record at 11-3 for the season, 6-2 in league play.
EHS Cheerleaders Donation Event
If you aren't attending Saturday's water polo game in Gig Harbor:
Please come join the Enumclaw High School Cheerleaders tomorrow, April 25th, at Work, Sports & Outdoors. They will be there from 10am-2pm to raise money for one of our Enumclaw School District families.
In mid-April, this family's house burned to the ground in a tragic fire. The family lost everything including their family pets.
The EHS Cheerleaders will be seeking monetary donations plus household items for this family.
Please come join the Enumclaw High School Cheerleaders tomorrow, April 25th, at Work, Sports & Outdoors. They will be there from 10am-2pm to raise money for one of our Enumclaw School District families.
In mid-April, this family's house burned to the ground in a tragic fire. The family lost everything including their family pets.
The EHS Cheerleaders will be seeking monetary donations plus household items for this family.
Two games re-scheduled
The Enumclaw High School girls water polo game originally scheduled for April 14 has been re-scheduled to May 6, at 5:30, at the Auburn pool. The April 14 game was canceled due to equipment failure at the Auburn pool.
The May 6 game will be followed by a game between Auburn Riverside and Auburn Mountainview, at 7:30. Both games will be the last league games of the season for all teams involved.
The Hornets will wrap up their regular season with a home game against Gig Harbor on Thursday, May 7 at 4:30. That game was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 9, but was re-scheduled to accommodate players participating in the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation Walk For The Cure on Saturday.
For more information about the JDRF Walk For The Cure, click http://walk.jdrf.org/.
The May 6 game will be followed by a game between Auburn Riverside and Auburn Mountainview, at 7:30. Both games will be the last league games of the season for all teams involved.
The Hornets will wrap up their regular season with a home game against Gig Harbor on Thursday, May 7 at 4:30. That game was originally scheduled for Saturday, May 9, but was re-scheduled to accommodate players participating in the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation Walk For The Cure on Saturday.
For more information about the JDRF Walk For The Cure, click http://walk.jdrf.org/.
Hornets improve league record to 6-2
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team improved their league record to 6-2 with a 17-8 win over Bonney Lake on Friday, April 17 at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center. The Hornets overall record improved to 11-2.
19 Hornets saw action in the game; eight scored, while 13 had attempts. Scoring for Enumclaw were Erin Stucker with four goals, Lindsay Bowden and Brooke Flaquinti with three goals each, Kaitlyn Korsch and Tianna Hogan with two each, and Breanna Flaquinti, Annie Birklid, and Alina Van Ruff with one goal apiece.
Starting goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis grabbed eight saves and three assists in first-half play. Backup keeper Rose Johnson gathered seven saves in the second half.
For Bonney Lake, Alex Ellis scored three, Kirsty Moore scored two, and Jasmine Eliason, Courtney Fisher, and Ashley Alvarez each scored one.
The Hornets next game is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, at Gig Harbor High School, at 10:00 a.m.
19 Hornets saw action in the game; eight scored, while 13 had attempts. Scoring for Enumclaw were Erin Stucker with four goals, Lindsay Bowden and Brooke Flaquinti with three goals each, Kaitlyn Korsch and Tianna Hogan with two each, and Breanna Flaquinti, Annie Birklid, and Alina Van Ruff with one goal apiece.
Starting goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis grabbed eight saves and three assists in first-half play. Backup keeper Rose Johnson gathered seven saves in the second half.
For Bonney Lake, Alex Ellis scored three, Kirsty Moore scored two, and Jasmine Eliason, Courtney Fisher, and Ashley Alvarez each scored one.
The Hornets next game is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, at Gig Harbor High School, at 10:00 a.m.
Enumclaw beats Rogers 11-7
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team hosted a non-league game on Wednesday afternoon against the Rogers Rams, and came away with an 11-7 victory.
The Hornets scored on their first possession, on a goal from center Kaitlyn Korsch. Rogers tied the game 1-1 less than a minute later, but the Hornets scored again after a Rogers exclusion, to end the first period with a 2-1 lead.
The second quarter was all Enumclaw, with the Hornets scoring six goals during the period, while holding the Rams scoreless until the final 19 seconds of the half. At halftime, Enumclaw held an 8-2 advantage.
Rogers made a run during the third period, scoring five goals, but Enumclaw held the Rams scoreless for the fourth quarter, to hang on to the 11-7 win.
High scorer for Enumclaw was Breanna Flaquinti, with four goals. Lindsay Bowden knocked in three, while Erin Stucker scored two, and Kaitlyn Korsch and Brooke Flaquinti each scored a goal. Shaye Hogerhuis had another outstanding game in goal, with 16 saves, including two stops on penalty shots.
The Hornets are in second place in the East Division of the South Sound Girls Water Polo League with a 5-2 league record; the Hornets overall record is now 10-2. Enumclaw hosts Bonney Lake for their final home league game of the season on Friday at 4:30.
The Hornets scored on their first possession, on a goal from center Kaitlyn Korsch. Rogers tied the game 1-1 less than a minute later, but the Hornets scored again after a Rogers exclusion, to end the first period with a 2-1 lead.
The second quarter was all Enumclaw, with the Hornets scoring six goals during the period, while holding the Rams scoreless until the final 19 seconds of the half. At halftime, Enumclaw held an 8-2 advantage.
Rogers made a run during the third period, scoring five goals, but Enumclaw held the Rams scoreless for the fourth quarter, to hang on to the 11-7 win.
High scorer for Enumclaw was Breanna Flaquinti, with four goals. Lindsay Bowden knocked in three, while Erin Stucker scored two, and Kaitlyn Korsch and Brooke Flaquinti each scored a goal. Shaye Hogerhuis had another outstanding game in goal, with 16 saves, including two stops on penalty shots.
The Hornets are in second place in the East Division of the South Sound Girls Water Polo League with a 5-2 league record; the Hornets overall record is now 10-2. Enumclaw hosts Bonney Lake for their final home league game of the season on Friday at 4:30.
Enumclaw and Sumner grads compete in Las Vegas tournament Easter weekend
Two Plateau area athletes took part in a collegiate water polo tournament last weekend, April 11 & 12, hosted by the University of Washington at the Las Vegas Municipal Pool.
Elise Averill, a 2005 graduate from Enumclaw High School, and Sarah Henneford, a 2005 graduate from Sumner High School, are finishing their fourth year of play with Western Washington University women’s water polo team. Averill and Henneford both played for their high school teams for four years and were high school team captains during their senior seasons.
Averill is the daughter of Bob Averill of Enumclaw, and Claudia Johns, of Kent, and will graduate in June with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science, specializing in pre-physical therapy. Henneford is the daughter of Dennis and Kathy Henneford, of Sumner, and will graduate in 2010 with a degree in Environmental Science.
The WWU Vikings competed against collegiate teams from the University of Washington, Cal State Chico, University of Arizona, and club teams from Puget Sound Polo, and Las Vegas Masters. The Vikings finished in fifth place, with their lone win a 7-4 victory over the University of Washington.
The Vikings lost 9-5 to Puget Sound Polo. 19-10 to Cal State Chico, and 18-10 to the University of Arizona on Saturday. Sunday, WWU lost to the Las Vegas Masters team 18-8 before beating the Huskies 7-4.
Auburn Game Postponed
The game scheduled for Tuesday, April 14 at Auburn High School has been postponed, due to equipment failure at the Auburn pool. We are in the process of rescheduling the game for as early a date as possible.
We will post the new date as soon as we can.
We will post the new date as soon as we can.
Enumclaw roars past Puyallup for 18-5 win
Enumclaw's Girls Water Polo Team had their offense clicking on Friday afternoon, beating the Puyallup Vikings with an aggressive fast break offense, combined with an improved half-court game. The Hornets beat Puyallup 18-5 in an afternoon contest at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Puyallup looked strong in the opening period, taking a 3-1 lead four minutes into the first quarter, but the Hornets fought back, with Kaitlyn Korsch scoring twice from the center, and Lindsay Bowden scoring from the point, to give Enumclaw a 4-3 lead at the end of the quarter.
The Hornets took charge in the second period, scoring five goals, to take a 9-4 lead into the halftime break, and held the Vikings scoreless in the third quarter to seal the victory.
Scoring for the Hornets were Bowden, with six goals, Korsch and Kelsey Brazier with three each, Breanna Flaquinti with two goals, and Liz Schmidt, Brooke Flaquinti, Erin Stucker, and Tianna Hogan with one goal each. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis tallied 21 saves.
The Hornets travel to Auburn on Tuesday for a 7:00 pm league game against the Auburn Trojans. On Wednesday Enumclaw hosts the non-league rival Rogers Rams, in a 3:15 contest at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
The Hornets now have a 9-2 record, and a 5-2 league record, to hold second place in the Eastern Division of the South Sound Girls Water Polo League.
Puyallup looked strong in the opening period, taking a 3-1 lead four minutes into the first quarter, but the Hornets fought back, with Kaitlyn Korsch scoring twice from the center, and Lindsay Bowden scoring from the point, to give Enumclaw a 4-3 lead at the end of the quarter.
The Hornets took charge in the second period, scoring five goals, to take a 9-4 lead into the halftime break, and held the Vikings scoreless in the third quarter to seal the victory.
Scoring for the Hornets were Bowden, with six goals, Korsch and Kelsey Brazier with three each, Breanna Flaquinti with two goals, and Liz Schmidt, Brooke Flaquinti, Erin Stucker, and Tianna Hogan with one goal each. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis tallied 21 saves.
The Hornets travel to Auburn on Tuesday for a 7:00 pm league game against the Auburn Trojans. On Wednesday Enumclaw hosts the non-league rival Rogers Rams, in a 3:15 contest at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
The Hornets now have a 9-2 record, and a 5-2 league record, to hold second place in the Eastern Division of the South Sound Girls Water Polo League.
Hornets beat Sumner, improve record to 8-2
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team beat the Sumner Spartans 17-9 in a league game held Thursday afternoon at the Sumner pool. The Hornets used the opportunity to get in some extra work for their younger players, with all 19 players available seeing some action.
Scoring for the Hornets in Thursday's win were Lindsay Bowden and Brooke Flaquinti with three goals each, Kaitlyn Korsch, Kelsey Sonneson, Erin Stucker, Tianna Hogan, and Kelsey Brazier with two goals apiece, and Alina Van Ruff with one score. Starting goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis earned some rest while backup Rose Johnson played most of the second half in the goal.
Enumclaw gathered 21 steals for the game, led by Bowden, with eight.
The Hornets now prepare to host the non-league rival Puyallup Vikings on Friday, at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center. Game time is 4:30.
Scoring for the Hornets in Thursday's win were Lindsay Bowden and Brooke Flaquinti with three goals each, Kaitlyn Korsch, Kelsey Sonneson, Erin Stucker, Tianna Hogan, and Kelsey Brazier with two goals apiece, and Alina Van Ruff with one score. Starting goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis earned some rest while backup Rose Johnson played most of the second half in the goal.
Enumclaw gathered 21 steals for the game, led by Bowden, with eight.
The Hornets now prepare to host the non-league rival Puyallup Vikings on Friday, at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center. Game time is 4:30.
Mountainview beats Enumclaw for the second time; Hornets record at 7-2
The Auburn Mountainview Lions beat the Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team for the second time in a week, taking the top spot from the Hornets in the Eastern Division of the South Sound Girls Water Polo League.
The game was a defensive struggle, with neither team showing off their best offense. Enumclaw scored first, after over six minutes of scoreless play in the first quarter, on a goal by Tianna Hogan. Mountainview tied it up 1-1 with 1:48 left in the first half, on a goal by Laura Caudill.
After the break, Lindsay Bowden scored for the Hornets one minute 48 seconds into the third period, but Mountainview tied the game at two with 1:23 left in the period, on a goal by Raquel Robayo-Krause. The Lions took the lead for good 23 seconds later on a goal by Stephanie Bluhm.
Mountainview scored early in the final frame to take a 4-2 lead, and Enumclaw's Tianna Hogan trimmed the lead with a goal with 31 seconds left in the game, but the Lions were able to run out the clock for the 4-3 victory.
Auburn Mountainview now holds the top spot in the Eastern Division, and are undefeated in league play. The Hornets are in second place, with a 4-2 league record, 7-2 overall.
The Hornets next game is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, when they travel to Sumner for a 3:15 game against the Sumner Spartans. On Friday, April 10 Enumclaw plays host to the non-league rival Puyallup Vikings for a 4:30 game at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
The game was a defensive struggle, with neither team showing off their best offense. Enumclaw scored first, after over six minutes of scoreless play in the first quarter, on a goal by Tianna Hogan. Mountainview tied it up 1-1 with 1:48 left in the first half, on a goal by Laura Caudill.
After the break, Lindsay Bowden scored for the Hornets one minute 48 seconds into the third period, but Mountainview tied the game at two with 1:23 left in the period, on a goal by Raquel Robayo-Krause. The Lions took the lead for good 23 seconds later on a goal by Stephanie Bluhm.
Mountainview scored early in the final frame to take a 4-2 lead, and Enumclaw's Tianna Hogan trimmed the lead with a goal with 31 seconds left in the game, but the Lions were able to run out the clock for the 4-3 victory.
Auburn Mountainview now holds the top spot in the Eastern Division, and are undefeated in league play. The Hornets are in second place, with a 4-2 league record, 7-2 overall.
The Hornets next game is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, when they travel to Sumner for a 3:15 game against the Sumner Spartans. On Friday, April 10 Enumclaw plays host to the non-league rival Puyallup Vikings for a 4:30 game at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Open Try-Outs for Puget Sound Polo's 2009 Junior Olympic Team
Puget Sound Polo will be holding open try-outs for the 2009 Junior Olympic Team. All athletes, whether returning or new to Puget Sound Polo, should attend the try-outs if they wish to travel in 2009.
Try Outs will be held from 6pm-8pm on Saturday, May 2nd at Curtis High School.
Further information will be given out at the try-out.
For more information, check out Puget Sound Polo's web site.
Try Outs will be held from 6pm-8pm on Saturday, May 2nd at Curtis High School.
Further information will be given out at the try-out.
For more information, check out Puget Sound Polo's web site.
Hornets beat Peninsula 9-5
On Saturday, March 28, the Enumclaw Girls Water Polo Team rebounded from a tough Friday night loss, to beat the visiting Peninsula Seahawks 9-5.
The Hornets had lost a five overtime game on Friday night, but came back 18 hours later with enough left in the tank to take the win over a talented Peninsula squad.
Scoring for Enumclaw in Saturday's contest were: Kaitlyn Korsch and Tianna Hogan with three goals each, and Lindsay Bowden, Brooke Flaquinti, and Breanna Flaquinti with one goal apiece. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis tallied nine saves, and three assists; Bowden gathered 10 steals, while Hogan stole five.
Enumclaw's next game is Thursday at 7:00, against Auburn Mountainview at the Auburn pool. The game is a rematch of Friday's one goal, five overtime loss to the Lions, and could weigh heavily in determining the league champion.
The Hornets had lost a five overtime game on Friday night, but came back 18 hours later with enough left in the tank to take the win over a talented Peninsula squad.
Scoring for Enumclaw in Saturday's contest were: Kaitlyn Korsch and Tianna Hogan with three goals each, and Lindsay Bowden, Brooke Flaquinti, and Breanna Flaquinti with one goal apiece. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis tallied nine saves, and three assists; Bowden gathered 10 steals, while Hogan stole five.
Enumclaw's next game is Thursday at 7:00, against Auburn Mountainview at the Auburn pool. The game is a rematch of Friday's one goal, five overtime loss to the Lions, and could weigh heavily in determining the league champion.
Hornets Lose to Auburn Mountainview in Marathon Heartbreaker
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team lost a heartbreaker to Auburn Mountainview, 9-8, after nine periods of play on Friday night.
The Hornets started fast, scoring three goals in the first five minutes – two by Lindsay Bowden, one by Erin Stucker. Mountainview outscored Enumclaw in the second period, and trailed the Hornets 4-5 entering the halftime break. After a close third quarter, the Lions scored three in the fourth quarter to tie the game 7-7 at the end of regulation.
Enumclaw's Erin Stucker, playing with a broken nose, scored in the first overtime to give the Hornet's an 8-7 edge, but the Lions scored with 47 seconds remaining to tie the game at 8-8 at the end of the second overtime.
At that point, the game went to "sudden victory", and the next goal would determine the winner. Shaye Hogerhuis kept the Hornets' hopes alive when she blocked a penalty shot in the fourth overtime period, but Mountainview's Stephanie Bluhm scored the game winning shot 90 seconds into the fifth overtime.
The Enumclaw defense had a banner day, limiting the Lions to nine goals in nine periods of play, and collecting 21 steals. In addition, goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis gathered a team record 34 saves.
On offense, Lindsay Bowden scored four goals for the Hornets, Erin Stucker scored three, and Angie Brazier added one. Bowden, Stucker, and Kaitlyn Korsch each tallied an assist.
The Hornets will get a rematch against Mountainview when they face them at the Auburn pool at 7:00 on Thursday, April 2. Before that, Enumclaw hosts the Peninsula Seahawks Saturday at 12:30.
The Hornets started fast, scoring three goals in the first five minutes – two by Lindsay Bowden, one by Erin Stucker. Mountainview outscored Enumclaw in the second period, and trailed the Hornets 4-5 entering the halftime break. After a close third quarter, the Lions scored three in the fourth quarter to tie the game 7-7 at the end of regulation.
Enumclaw's Erin Stucker, playing with a broken nose, scored in the first overtime to give the Hornet's an 8-7 edge, but the Lions scored with 47 seconds remaining to tie the game at 8-8 at the end of the second overtime.
At that point, the game went to "sudden victory", and the next goal would determine the winner. Shaye Hogerhuis kept the Hornets' hopes alive when she blocked a penalty shot in the fourth overtime period, but Mountainview's Stephanie Bluhm scored the game winning shot 90 seconds into the fifth overtime.
The Enumclaw defense had a banner day, limiting the Lions to nine goals in nine periods of play, and collecting 21 steals. In addition, goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis gathered a team record 34 saves.
On offense, Lindsay Bowden scored four goals for the Hornets, Erin Stucker scored three, and Angie Brazier added one. Bowden, Stucker, and Kaitlyn Korsch each tallied an assist.
The Hornets will get a rematch against Mountainview when they face them at the Auburn pool at 7:00 on Thursday, April 2. Before that, Enumclaw hosts the Peninsula Seahawks Saturday at 12:30.
Hornets finish week with win over Wilson
The Enumclaw Hornet Girls Water Polo Team completed their second week of competition with a narrow 6-5 victory over the Wilson Rams at Wilson's home pool on Saturday afternoon.
Wilson scored first, in the first minute of the opening quarter, on a goal by Ram Sarah Stenger. The Hornet defense then held Wilson scoreless for the next 14 minutes of play, until the Rams earned their second score, nearly two minutes into the third quarter, to cut the Hornets' lead to 3-2. Both teams scored again in the third period, and entered the fourth frame with Enumclaw holding a narrow 4-3 lead.
The Hornets extended their lead with two goals in the first two minutes of the final period, by Kaitlyn Korsch and Erin Stucker. Wilson chipped away at the lead, scoring two more in the final five minutes, but Enumclaw held on for a narrow 6-5 win.
Scoring for the Hornets in the victory were Lindsay Bowden with two goals, and Kaitlyn Korsch, Kelsey Sonneson, Erin Stucker, and Amber Morris with one goal each. Bowden also had nine steals, while Morris stole six. Shaye Hogerhuis had 10 saves in the goal for Enumclaw.
The Hornets enter their third week of play with a 6-0 overall record; 4-0 league record. Enumclaw will host Auburn Mountainview on Friday at 4:30; Mountainview is also undefeated in league play.
Wilson scored first, in the first minute of the opening quarter, on a goal by Ram Sarah Stenger. The Hornet defense then held Wilson scoreless for the next 14 minutes of play, until the Rams earned their second score, nearly two minutes into the third quarter, to cut the Hornets' lead to 3-2. Both teams scored again in the third period, and entered the fourth frame with Enumclaw holding a narrow 4-3 lead.
The Hornets extended their lead with two goals in the first two minutes of the final period, by Kaitlyn Korsch and Erin Stucker. Wilson chipped away at the lead, scoring two more in the final five minutes, but Enumclaw held on for a narrow 6-5 win.
Scoring for the Hornets in the victory were Lindsay Bowden with two goals, and Kaitlyn Korsch, Kelsey Sonneson, Erin Stucker, and Amber Morris with one goal each. Bowden also had nine steals, while Morris stole six. Shaye Hogerhuis had 10 saves in the goal for Enumclaw.
The Hornets enter their third week of play with a 6-0 overall record; 4-0 league record. Enumclaw will host Auburn Mountainview on Friday at 4:30; Mountainview is also undefeated in league play.
Enumclaw improves league record to 4-0, 5-0 overall
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team improved their league record to 4-0 with an 8-3 victory over the Bonney Lake Panthers on Friday afternoon in the Sumner pool. The Hornets overall record is 5-0.
Scoring for the Hornets were Kaitlyn Korsch and Lindsay Bowden, with two goals each, and Liz Schmidt, Ali Ballard, Kelsey Sonneson, and Alexis Firlotte with one goal apiece. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis collected nine saves, and added two assists on the offensive side. Alina Van Ruff and Bowden added two assists each, and Annie Birklid and Korsch each had one. Bowden grabbed four steals, while Ali Ballard had three, and Firlotte stole two.
The Hornets travel to Tacoma tomorrow (Saturday) for a non-league game against the Wilson Rams at 12:00 in the Wilson pool.
Scoring for the Hornets were Kaitlyn Korsch and Lindsay Bowden, with two goals each, and Liz Schmidt, Ali Ballard, Kelsey Sonneson, and Alexis Firlotte with one goal apiece. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis collected nine saves, and added two assists on the offensive side. Alina Van Ruff and Bowden added two assists each, and Annie Birklid and Korsch each had one. Bowden grabbed four steals, while Ali Ballard had three, and Firlotte stole two.
The Hornets travel to Tacoma tomorrow (Saturday) for a non-league game against the Wilson Rams at 12:00 in the Wilson pool.
Hornets beat Puyallup at the buzzer
After starting slow and falling to a 4-0 deficit against the Puyallup Vikings at home, the Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team came back to beat the Vikings 8-7 on a goal from Breanna Flaquinti with one second left in the game.
The Hornets started poorly, and fell behind 4-0 until Kelsey Brazier scored for Enumclaw two minutes into the second quarter. The Hornets were in foul trouble early, committing six exclusion fouls before their first score. Both defenses held tough for the second quarter, and Puyallup held a 4-1 lead at halftime.
Enumclaw roared back in the third period, scoring four goals – three by senior captain Kaitlyn Korsch – and holding the Vikings to a single score.
With the score tied 5-5 entering the final period, the teams traded scores until Korsch put the Hornets ahead 7-6 with 56 seconds remaining. Puyallup took control of the ball and called their final time out with 33 seconds remaining. After passing the ball around, Viking Jordan Brain scored with 13 seconds remaining to tie the game 7-7.
The Hornets called time out to set up the ball in the front court. The Viking defense denied the pass to center, but Breanna Flaquinti got open at the perimeter and scored from seven meters with one second left on the clock for the win.
Enumclaw travels to Sumner on Friday for a league game against Bonney Lake at 3:15, and face the Wilson Rams in Tacoma in a 12:00 game on Saturday.
The Hornets started poorly, and fell behind 4-0 until Kelsey Brazier scored for Enumclaw two minutes into the second quarter. The Hornets were in foul trouble early, committing six exclusion fouls before their first score. Both defenses held tough for the second quarter, and Puyallup held a 4-1 lead at halftime.
Enumclaw roared back in the third period, scoring four goals – three by senior captain Kaitlyn Korsch – and holding the Vikings to a single score.
With the score tied 5-5 entering the final period, the teams traded scores until Korsch put the Hornets ahead 7-6 with 56 seconds remaining. Puyallup took control of the ball and called their final time out with 33 seconds remaining. After passing the ball around, Viking Jordan Brain scored with 13 seconds remaining to tie the game 7-7.
The Hornets called time out to set up the ball in the front court. The Viking defense denied the pass to center, but Breanna Flaquinti got open at the perimeter and scored from seven meters with one second left on the clock for the win.
Enumclaw travels to Sumner on Friday for a league game against Bonney Lake at 3:15, and face the Wilson Rams in Tacoma in a 12:00 game on Saturday.
Enumclaw beats Auburn 16-5
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team beat the Auburn Trojans 16-5 on Tuesday, March 17. The Trojans took an early 2-1 lead after center Lauren Sleezer scored two goals in the first three minutes of the game, but the Hornets responded with a double-team defense at center, and an aggressive fast break offense.
Enumclaw seniors Kelsey Brazier and Liz Schmidt scored on consecutive fast break goals to put the Hornets ahead 3-2 with three minutes left in the opening quarter, and the Hornets never looked back.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Liz Schmidt with four goals, Kaitlyn Korsch and Erin Stucker with three goals each, Lindsay Bowden with two, and Amber Morris, Breanna and Brooke Flaquinti, and Kelsey Brazier with one goal each. Lauren Sleezer scored four and Shelby Maynard scored one for Auburn.
Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis had 17 saves for Enumclaw; Lindsay Bowden and Erin Stucker each had five assists, Bowden tallied five steals, while Stucker and Morris each stole four.
The Hornets travel to Puyallup tomorrow, March 18 for a non-league match against the Puyallup Vikings at 7:30.
Enumclaw seniors Kelsey Brazier and Liz Schmidt scored on consecutive fast break goals to put the Hornets ahead 3-2 with three minutes left in the opening quarter, and the Hornets never looked back.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Liz Schmidt with four goals, Kaitlyn Korsch and Erin Stucker with three goals each, Lindsay Bowden with two, and Amber Morris, Breanna and Brooke Flaquinti, and Kelsey Brazier with one goal each. Lauren Sleezer scored four and Shelby Maynard scored one for Auburn.
Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis had 17 saves for Enumclaw; Lindsay Bowden and Erin Stucker each had five assists, Bowden tallied five steals, while Stucker and Morris each stole four.
The Hornets travel to Puyallup tomorrow, March 18 for a non-league match against the Puyallup Vikings at 7:30.
Enumclaw improves to 2-0
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team improved their record to 2-0 on Friday with a 7-4 victory over the visiting Auburn Riverside Ravens.
Lindsay Bowden was high scorer for the Hornets, with six goals, Kaitlyn Korsch scored one. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis had 12 saves for the game, while Erin Stucker had five steals.
The Hornets next game is Tuesday, March 17, when they host the Auburn Trojans for a 3:15 game.
Lindsay Bowden was high scorer for the Hornets, with six goals, Kaitlyn Korsch scored one. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis had 12 saves for the game, while Erin Stucker had five steals.
The Hornets next game is Tuesday, March 17, when they host the Auburn Trojans for a 3:15 game.
April 23rd Auburn Mountainview Game Rescheduled
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team has rescheduled their April 23rd game at Auburn Mountainview to accommodate Enumclaw's Senior Project Presentation Night, scheduled for the same evening. The Hornets will now play their game at Auburn Mountainview at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 2.
Two other games have had their start times changed; the Tuesday, April 28 game at Rogers will start at 3:00 instead of 3:30, and the Thursday, April 30 game at Auburn Riverside will start at 7:30 instead of 7:00.
Click on the headline above for an updated schedule.
Two other games have had their start times changed; the Tuesday, April 28 game at Rogers will start at 3:00 instead of 3:30, and the Thursday, April 30 game at Auburn Riverside will start at 7:30 instead of 7:00.
Click on the headline above for an updated schedule.
Hornets Open League Play With Win Over Sumner
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team began league play on Wednesday, March 11 with a 20-4 home victory over the Sumner Spartans. The Hornets had a balanced attack, with all 11 varsity field players scoring, seven players with steals, and six earning assists. Goalkeeper Shaye Hogerhuis had 14 saves in the win.
Scoring for the Hornets were Lindsay Bowden with five goals, Kaitlyn Korsch with four, Liz Schmidt and Amber Morris with two goals each, and Rachel Deonigi, Erin Stucker, Kelsey Sonneson, Brooke and Breanna Flaquinti, and Angie and Kelsey Brazier with one goal each.
In the assists category, Bowden had six, Korsch had three, Brooke Flaquinti and Erin Stucker each had two, and Schmidt, Sonneson, and Hogerhuis one one apiece.
Bowden garnered seven steals, Morris and Stucker each had three, Korsch stole two, and Schmidt, Sonneson, and Kelsey Brazier each had one steal.
The Hornets host the Auburn Riverside Ravens on Friday, March 13 at 4:30.
Scoring for the Hornets were Lindsay Bowden with five goals, Kaitlyn Korsch with four, Liz Schmidt and Amber Morris with two goals each, and Rachel Deonigi, Erin Stucker, Kelsey Sonneson, Brooke and Breanna Flaquinti, and Angie and Kelsey Brazier with one goal each.
In the assists category, Bowden had six, Korsch had three, Brooke Flaquinti and Erin Stucker each had two, and Schmidt, Sonneson, and Hogerhuis one one apiece.
Bowden garnered seven steals, Morris and Stucker each had three, Korsch stole two, and Schmidt, Sonneson, and Kelsey Brazier each had one steal.
The Hornets host the Auburn Riverside Ravens on Friday, March 13 at 4:30.
Annual Maroon-White Game
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team played their annual maroon-white intra-squad game on Friday, March 6. In the annual event, the team is divided in to two squads that play a regulation game against each other, with league referees officiating. The game is an opportunity for new players to get the feel and tempo of a real game, for experienced players to scrimmage under game conditions, and for parents and fans to gain an understanding of the game of water polo.
In this year's event, the white team beat the maroon team 13-12. Scoring for the white team were Lindsay Bowden with five goals, and Liz Schmidt, Rachel Deonigi, Breanna Flaquinti, and Brooke Flaquinti with two goals each. On the maroon team, Tianna Hogan scored six, Kaitlyn Korsch scored two, and Rose Johnson, Kelsey Sonneson, Alina Van Ruff, and Erin Stucker each scored a goal.
In this year's event, the white team beat the maroon team 13-12. Scoring for the white team were Lindsay Bowden with five goals, and Liz Schmidt, Rachel Deonigi, Breanna Flaquinti, and Brooke Flaquinti with two goals each. On the maroon team, Tianna Hogan scored six, Kaitlyn Korsch scored two, and Rose Johnson, Kelsey Sonneson, Alina Van Ruff, and Erin Stucker each scored a goal.
2009 Season is under way
The EHS Girls Water Polo Team began practicing for the 2009 season on Monday, February 23rd. We were excited to see 15 returning players and five newcomers on the first day. New players are always welcome.
The annual Maroon-White intra-squad game will be held at the end of the team's second week of practice, on Friday, March 6, at 3:30, at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
We look forward to another exciting, successful, and fun year.
See you at the pool.
– Coaches Bob Averill & Ken DeMan
The annual Maroon-White intra-squad game will be held at the end of the team's second week of practice, on Friday, March 6, at 3:30, at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
We look forward to another exciting, successful, and fun year.
See you at the pool.
– Coaches Bob Averill & Ken DeMan
League play starts Wednesday
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team will begin league play on Wednesday, March 11, when they host the Sumner Spartans for a 3:15 contest at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
The Hornets will be defending their two year hold on the East Division Championship of the South Sound Girls Water Polo League, and be attempting to qualify for the State Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. The Hornets finished fourth in State both of the past two years.
The Hornets will be defending their two year hold on the East Division Championship of the South Sound Girls Water Polo League, and be attempting to qualify for the State Tournament for the fourth consecutive year. The Hornets finished fourth in State both of the past two years.
Swimathon Fundraiser
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team will be holding our annual Swimathon fundraiser this Saturday, March 7, from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. To make a donation or sponsor a swimmer, contact coach Bob or Ken, or one of the girls. Feel free to come by the pool on Saturday morning to encourage the team.
Collegiate Water Polo Tournament
The University of Oregon will be hosting the Northwest Division Championships of the Women's Collegiate Water Polo Association on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8, at Willamalane Swim Center in Salem, Oregon.
Teams from the University of Washington, University of Oregon, Western Washington University, Western Oregon University, and Oregon State University will be playing.
Teams from the University of Washington, University of Oregon, Western Washington University, Western Oregon University, and Oregon State University will be playing.
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