The EHS Boys Water Polo Team finished their regular season on Friday with a 16-10 win over Peninsula.
The Hornets started all six seniors – Josh Musick, Travis Culp, Garrett Hall, Zach Petersen, Will Skelley, and Cory Larsen – in the field, and junior Braden Dedrick in the goal. Enumclaw got off to a slow start, with Peninsula scoring five goals in the opening period; Hornet Garret Hall scored two, and goalkeeper Josh Musick, playing in the field, scored one in the first quarter.
Enumclaw got organized in the second and third quarter, outscoring the Seahawks 7-4, to take a 10-9 lead into the final quarter. The fourth quarter was all Enumclaw, led by Garrett Hall's four goals, and a goal each by Will Cooper and Logan Ross. Peninsula added one more for the 16-10 final score.
The Hornets will continue play next week, at the South Sound State Water Polo Tournament, held Thursday through Saturday, November 4-6, at Rogers High School, in Puyallup, WA. The Hornets open play on Thursday against Curtis, at 3:30.
Hornets Finish League Play With Win
The EHS Boys Water Polo Team finished league play on Tuesday with a 10-8 win over Auburn Riverside at the Auburn Pool. The Hornets finished with a league record of 9-3, and third place in the East Division of the Puget Sound Water Polo League.Hornet Bennon VanHoof scored in the first minute of play, to put the Hornets up 1-0. Riverside scored midway through the opening period, to tie the game, but senior captain Travis Culp put Enumclaw ahead for good with a goal late in the first quarter.
The Hornet offense increased their lead in the second quarter, with three goals by VanHoof, and two by senior captain Garrett Hall. Enumclaw held a 7-2 lead at halftime. Hall and VanHoof each added a goal in the third period, to give the Hornets a 9-3 advantage after three quarters.
Riverside rallied in the final quarter, scoring five, but couldn't make up the Hornet lead. Sophomore Mason Culp added to the Enumclaw lead early in the period, for the final Hornet score.
The Hornets close out the regular season on Friday, against Peninsula, before heading to the state tournament next week, at Rogers High School in Puyallup.
Enumclaw Beats Puyallup 12-5
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team beat the Puyallup Vikings, 12-5, in a non-league contest held Saturday afternoon at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Senior Hornet Cory Larsen was the first to score, on a fast break in the first minute of play. Senior Garrett Hall put the Hornets ahead 2-0 midway through the opening quarter, and Josh Morman put the Vikings on the board a little over a minute later. Enumclaw's Bennon VanHoof added to the Hornet lead in the last minute of the quarter, giving Enumclaw the 3-1 edge at the end of the first period.
Enumclaw added to their lead in the second quarter, on goals by Mason Culp, Josh Musick, and Gabe Sales. to give the Hornets a 6-1 lead at halftime.
The Vikings scratched back within two goals, scoring three early in the third period, but the Hornets added one goal in the third, and five in the final period, to finish with the 12-5 win.
Scoring for Enumclaw were: Bennon VanHoof, with four goals, Garrett Hall, Mason Culp, and Josh Musick, with two goals each, and Cory Larsen and Gabe Sales with one goal apiece.
The Hornets close out the regular season next week, with a road game against Auburn Riverside on Tuesday, and a home game on Friday against Peninsula.
The Hornets have an 8-3 league record, and a 10-6 overall record, and will finish the season at the state tournament at Rogers High School, November 4-6.
Olympic Development Program Tryouts
The Pacific Northwest Olympic Development Program (ODP) Tryout sign up is currently available. USA Water Polo's ODP serves as the primary feeder system for USA Water Polo’s Junior and Youth National Teams. The foundation of the program is a systematic approach to athlete, coach and referee development through a year round training program that focuses on long term development.
These tryouts are for Boy's 11th grade and under, 9th grade and 8th grade and under. This is an excellent opportunity to get exposure to national team coaches and become familiar with skills that will elevate your game.
Tryouts will be held on November 20 and 21, at Salvation Army Kroc Corps Community Center in Salem, OR, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, contact Bekki Lyon at blyon@usawaterpolo.org or click here.
These tryouts are for Boy's 11th grade and under, 9th grade and 8th grade and under. This is an excellent opportunity to get exposure to national team coaches and become familiar with skills that will elevate your game.
Tryouts will be held on November 20 and 21, at Salvation Army Kroc Corps Community Center in Salem, OR, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, contact Bekki Lyon at blyon@usawaterpolo.org or click here.
Auburn Beats Enumclaw in Defensive Battle
The Auburn Trojans beat Enumclaw's Boys Water Polo Team on Thursday, October 21, in a game that featured tough defense by both teams. Both teams were held scoreless for the first five minutes of the game. Auburn's Blake Morgan put Auburn on the board with 1:20 left in the first quarter, putting Auburn ahead 1-0 at the end of the period.
Morgan scored again on Auburn's first possession of the second quarter, to put the Trojans up 2-0, but Enumclaw's Logan Ross put Enumclaw on the board with three minutes left in the first half; Enumclaw trailed 2-1 at halftime.
Hornet Bennon VanHoof tied the game with a goal two minutes into the third period, and Enumclaw took the lead on a Garrett Hall goal with 2:13 left in the third period. Auburn scored twice more in the third period, to put the Trojans ahead 4-3. Neither team was able to score in the fourth period.
Logan Ross, Garrett Hall, and Bennon VanHoof each scored one goal in the Hornet loss. The Hornet defense gathered 19 steals, led by Hall's seven, and four by goalkeeper Josh Musick. Musick also tallied 16 saves.
The Hornets host Puyallup on Saturday at 12:30, and finish league play at Auburn on Tuesday, against Auburn Riverside.
Morgan scored again on Auburn's first possession of the second quarter, to put the Trojans up 2-0, but Enumclaw's Logan Ross put Enumclaw on the board with three minutes left in the first half; Enumclaw trailed 2-1 at halftime.
Hornet Bennon VanHoof tied the game with a goal two minutes into the third period, and Enumclaw took the lead on a Garrett Hall goal with 2:13 left in the third period. Auburn scored twice more in the third period, to put the Trojans ahead 4-3. Neither team was able to score in the fourth period.
Logan Ross, Garrett Hall, and Bennon VanHoof each scored one goal in the Hornet loss. The Hornet defense gathered 19 steals, led by Hall's seven, and four by goalkeeper Josh Musick. Musick also tallied 16 saves.
The Hornets host Puyallup on Saturday at 12:30, and finish league play at Auburn on Tuesday, against Auburn Riverside.
Hornets Improve League Record to 8-2
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team improved their league record to 8-2 with a win over the Stadium Tigers, 15-10. The Hornets are currently tied for first place in the East Division with Auburn and Wilson.
The Hornets rattled off five goals in the first four minutes of play, before finishing the opening quarter with a 6-2 advantage over the home team. Both teams scored three goals in the second quarter, giving the visiting Hornets a 9-5 lead at halftime. Enumclaw outscored the Tigers in the third period, 3-2, and the two teams played even in the final quarter, to the 15-10 final score.
Bennon VanHoof was high scorer for the Hornets, with eight goals. Thomas Petersen scored two, and Garrett Hall, Travis Culp, Zach Petersen, Braden Dedrick, and Gabe Sales each scored one. Goalkeeper Josh Music had 16 saves in the Hornet win.
The Hornets host league co-leader Auburn on Thursday at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center, in a game that could determine the East Division champion. Enumclaw will compete in this year's state playoff at Rogers High School, November 4-6.
The Hornets rattled off five goals in the first four minutes of play, before finishing the opening quarter with a 6-2 advantage over the home team. Both teams scored three goals in the second quarter, giving the visiting Hornets a 9-5 lead at halftime. Enumclaw outscored the Tigers in the third period, 3-2, and the two teams played even in the final quarter, to the 15-10 final score.
Bennon VanHoof was high scorer for the Hornets, with eight goals. Thomas Petersen scored two, and Garrett Hall, Travis Culp, Zach Petersen, Braden Dedrick, and Gabe Sales each scored one. Goalkeeper Josh Music had 16 saves in the Hornet win.
The Hornets host league co-leader Auburn on Thursday at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center, in a game that could determine the East Division champion. Enumclaw will compete in this year's state playoff at Rogers High School, November 4-6.
Hornets Lose to Bellevue, 16-10
The Enumclaw Hornets lost to second ranked Bellevue on Saturday, October 16 at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
The Hornets scored on their first possession, on a goal by Garrett Hall, 26 seconds into the game. The Wolverines charged back, scoring four in the opening quarter, for a 4-1 lead at the end of the period. Enumclaw added three quick goals in the first three minutes of the second quarter, two by Hall, and one by Bennon VanHoof. But Bellevue added four of their own in the next three minutes, and three in the last minute of the half, to take a 12-5 advantage at halftime.
The two teams played close in the third period – Bellevue scored four, Enumclaw added three – and the Hornets outscored the visitors 2-0 in the final quarter for the final 16-10 score.
Hornets Garret Hall scored five goals in the loss, Bennon VanHoof scored four, and Travis Culp scored one.
Bellevue is currently ranked second in the Washington State High School Water Polo rankings; the Hornets are ranked seventh. Enumclaw travels to Stadium for a league game on Tuesday, and hosts Auburn on Thursday, in a game that could determine the league champion. The Hornets host Puyallup next Saturday at 12:30.
The Hornets scored on their first possession, on a goal by Garrett Hall, 26 seconds into the game. The Wolverines charged back, scoring four in the opening quarter, for a 4-1 lead at the end of the period. Enumclaw added three quick goals in the first three minutes of the second quarter, two by Hall, and one by Bennon VanHoof. But Bellevue added four of their own in the next three minutes, and three in the last minute of the half, to take a 12-5 advantage at halftime.
The two teams played close in the third period – Bellevue scored four, Enumclaw added three – and the Hornets outscored the visitors 2-0 in the final quarter for the final 16-10 score.
Hornets Garret Hall scored five goals in the loss, Bennon VanHoof scored four, and Travis Culp scored one.
Bellevue is currently ranked second in the Washington State High School Water Polo rankings; the Hornets are ranked seventh. Enumclaw travels to Stadium for a league game on Tuesday, and hosts Auburn on Thursday, in a game that could determine the league champion. The Hornets host Puyallup next Saturday at 12:30.
Curtis Beats Enumclaw
The Enumclaw Bigh School Boys Water Polo Team traveled to Mt. Tahoma High School, in Tacoma, WA, to face the fifth ranked, and defending state champion Curtis Vikings on Thursday, October 14. The Vikings beat the visitors 19-5.
Curtis scored on their first possession, and the Viking defense frustrated the Hornets early, and held Enumclaw scoreless for the first quarter. Bennon VanHoof scored midway through the second period to get the Hornets on the scoreboard, and VanHoof, Garrett Hall, and Mason Culp scored during the third quarter. Hall added one more for the Hornets in the final quarter.
The Hornets host the second ranked Bellevue Wolverines on Saturday, at 12:30, at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Curtis scored on their first possession, and the Viking defense frustrated the Hornets early, and held Enumclaw scoreless for the first quarter. Bennon VanHoof scored midway through the second period to get the Hornets on the scoreboard, and VanHoof, Garrett Hall, and Mason Culp scored during the third quarter. Hall added one more for the Hornets in the final quarter.
The Hornets host the second ranked Bellevue Wolverines on Saturday, at 12:30, at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Enumclaw Gets Past Mountainview
The Enumclaw Hornets fought back an inspired Auburn Mountainview team on Tuesday, October 12, narrowly beating the Lions 7-6.
The two defenses held the opponents scoreless for the first four minutes of the game, until Mountainview's Arnold Hunter broke the deadlock on a goal from two meters. A minute later, Garrett Hall scored for Enumclaw, to tie the game at 1-1.
Hornet Travis Culp scored two goals in the second period, and Zach Petersen and Hall added one each, to give Enumclaw the 5-2 edge at halftime. But the Lions hung around, scoring three goals in the third quarter, and holding the Hornets to two, to close the gap to 7-5 in the final period.
In the final quarter, both team's defenses locked down. The Lion defense held the Hornets scoreless in the final seven minutes, but Enumclaw's defense limited the Lions to only one goal, for the final 7-6 Hornet win.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Hall, with three goals, Travis Culp with two, and Zach and Thomas Petersen with one goal apiece. For Auburn Mountainview, Arnold Hunter scored three, and Brady Gardner, Kim John, and Colin Lampert scored one each.
The win improves the Hornet's record to 7-2 in league play. Enumclaw faces two top-ten teams in the next four days. The Enumclaw boys travel to Mt. Tahoma High School to take on fifth ranked Curtis on Thursday. On Saturday the Hornets host the state's second ranked team, Bellevue, in a 12:30 contest at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center. The Hornets are currently ranked seventh in the Washington State High School Water Polo Rankings.
The two defenses held the opponents scoreless for the first four minutes of the game, until Mountainview's Arnold Hunter broke the deadlock on a goal from two meters. A minute later, Garrett Hall scored for Enumclaw, to tie the game at 1-1.
Hornet Travis Culp scored two goals in the second period, and Zach Petersen and Hall added one each, to give Enumclaw the 5-2 edge at halftime. But the Lions hung around, scoring three goals in the third quarter, and holding the Hornets to two, to close the gap to 7-5 in the final period.
In the final quarter, both team's defenses locked down. The Lion defense held the Hornets scoreless in the final seven minutes, but Enumclaw's defense limited the Lions to only one goal, for the final 7-6 Hornet win.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Hall, with three goals, Travis Culp with two, and Zach and Thomas Petersen with one goal apiece. For Auburn Mountainview, Arnold Hunter scored three, and Brady Gardner, Kim John, and Colin Lampert scored one each.
The win improves the Hornet's record to 7-2 in league play. Enumclaw faces two top-ten teams in the next four days. The Enumclaw boys travel to Mt. Tahoma High School to take on fifth ranked Curtis on Thursday. On Saturday the Hornets host the state's second ranked team, Bellevue, in a 12:30 contest at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center. The Hornets are currently ranked seventh in the Washington State High School Water Polo Rankings.
Enumclaw Beats Kentridge 10-7
The EHS Boys Water Polo Team beat Kentridge, 10-7, on Friday, October 8, at the Covington Aquatic Center. The win improves the Hornets record to 7-3, with a league record of 6-2.
The Hornets scored quickly, with goals by Thomas Petersen and Travis Culp in the first quarter, but Kentridge got on the board with two minutes left in the period. The Hornets kept scoring, adding two goals in the second quarter, and five in the third, and held the Conquerers to two more goals in the third period. The Hornets took a 9-3 lead into the final period.
Kentridge played tough in the fourth quarter, scoring four, while Enumclaw added one, for the 10-7 final.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Bennon VanHoof and Garrett Hall, with four goals each, and Travis Culp and Thomas Petersen with one each. Goalkeeper Josh Musick had 15 saves and five steals in the win.
The Hornets host league rival Auburn Mountainview on Tuesday, October 12, in a 4:30 game at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
The Hornets scored quickly, with goals by Thomas Petersen and Travis Culp in the first quarter, but Kentridge got on the board with two minutes left in the period. The Hornets kept scoring, adding two goals in the second quarter, and five in the third, and held the Conquerers to two more goals in the third period. The Hornets took a 9-3 lead into the final period.
Kentridge played tough in the fourth quarter, scoring four, while Enumclaw added one, for the 10-7 final.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Bennon VanHoof and Garrett Hall, with four goals each, and Travis Culp and Thomas Petersen with one each. Goalkeeper Josh Musick had 15 saves and five steals in the win.
The Hornets host league rival Auburn Mountainview on Tuesday, October 12, in a 4:30 game at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Hornets Lose to Wilson 8-5
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team lost their second league game of the season in a home game Thursday afternoon, October 7.
Wilson got off to a fast start, scoring three goals in the first quarter, to take a 3-0 lead into the second period. Hornet Bennon VanHoof scored 11 seconds into the second quarter, to close the lead to 3-1 at halftime.
The third period saw more offense, with Wilson adding four goals, and Enumclaw scoring twice in the quarter. The Hornets challenged Wilson in the fourth period, adding two goals, but the Rams held off the home team, and added one goal of their own, for the final 8-5 score.
Scoring for the Hornets in the loss were VanHoof, with three goals, and Garrett Hall and Zach Petersen with one goal each.
The Hornets travel to the Tahoma Pool tomorrow to face Kentridge in another league game. The Hornets are 5-2 in league play, and 6-3 overall, and are in second place in the East Division.
Wilson got off to a fast start, scoring three goals in the first quarter, to take a 3-0 lead into the second period. Hornet Bennon VanHoof scored 11 seconds into the second quarter, to close the lead to 3-1 at halftime.
The third period saw more offense, with Wilson adding four goals, and Enumclaw scoring twice in the quarter. The Hornets challenged Wilson in the fourth period, adding two goals, but the Rams held off the home team, and added one goal of their own, for the final 8-5 score.
Scoring for the Hornets in the loss were VanHoof, with three goals, and Garrett Hall and Zach Petersen with one goal each.
The Hornets travel to the Tahoma Pool tomorrow to face Kentridge in another league game. The Hornets are 5-2 in league play, and 6-3 overall, and are in second place in the East Division.
Homecoming Parade 2010
Thanks to the hard work of the team and several parents, the EHS water polo programs were well represented in this year's Homecoming Parade. Thanks to Brenda Sexton from the Enumclaw Courier-Herald for the photo.
Enumclaw Beats Auburn Riverside 11-5
The Enumclaw Hornets Boys Water Polo Team beat Auburn Riverside 11-5 on Tuesday, October 5 at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Riverside kept the game close during the opening quarter, with a 2-2 tie after six minutes of play. Hornet Goalkeeper Josh Musick gave the Hornets the lead at 3-2 on a shot from the Enumclaw goal with 22 seconds left in the period.
The Enumclaw defense limited the Ravens to one goal each period for the remainder of the game, while the Hornet offense added multiple goals each quarter. Scoring for Enumclaw were Bennon VanHoof with four goals, Travis Culp, Zach Petersen, and Josh Musick with two each, and Garrett Hall with one goal.
The Hornets are tied at first place in the East Division, with five league wins and one loss. Enumclaw faces co-leader Wilson on Thursday afternoon at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Riverside kept the game close during the opening quarter, with a 2-2 tie after six minutes of play. Hornet Goalkeeper Josh Musick gave the Hornets the lead at 3-2 on a shot from the Enumclaw goal with 22 seconds left in the period.
The Enumclaw defense limited the Ravens to one goal each period for the remainder of the game, while the Hornet offense added multiple goals each quarter. Scoring for Enumclaw were Bennon VanHoof with four goals, Travis Culp, Zach Petersen, and Josh Musick with two each, and Garrett Hall with one goal.
The Hornets are tied at first place in the East Division, with five league wins and one loss. Enumclaw faces co-leader Wilson on Thursday afternoon at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Earlier Start to Friday's Game at Kentridge
Friday's water polo game at Kentridge, originally scheduled for a 9:20 start, has been re-scheduled. The game between the visiting Enumclaw Hornets and host Kentridge will start at 7:30 on Friday, October 8. Warm up will start at 7:00, and the JV teams will play after the varsity game.
Kentridge is currently in fifth place in the East Division, with a 3-3 league record, but is coming off a recent 10-8 upset over Wilson. Enumclaw is tied with Wilson for first place in the East, with a 4-1 league record, and host Wilson on Thursday afternoon.
Kentridge is currently in fifth place in the East Division, with a 3-3 league record, but is coming off a recent 10-8 upset over Wilson. Enumclaw is tied with Wilson for first place in the East, with a 4-1 league record, and host Wilson on Thursday afternoon.
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