Harvard’s Head Coach to Lead Holiday Camp
On December 8th and 9th, Rain City Water Polo
is hosting its first-ever Holiday Camp featuring Ted Minnis, Head Men’s
and Women’s Water Polo Coach at Harvard University. Led by Coach
Minnis, the clinic-style Holiday Camp is for athletes of all ages and
skill levels that want to build their water polo skills and learn about
collegiate water polo at the Division I varsity level.
The Holiday Camp will take place at Rogers High School Pool in Puyallup on December 8th from 5pm-9pm and December 9th from 8am-12pm. For more information, please call (206) 229-4830.
About Coach MinnisTed Minnis is in his third year as head coach of Harvard’s men’s and women’s water polo programs. Last season, Minnis directed both programs to double-digit wins and berths in the CWPA Eastern Championships. Minnis is a veteran coach at the Stanford Club. During his 10-plus years of service, he won two Junior Olympic bronze medals, a US Club Championship and finished among the top 10 at various national tournaments.
Hornet Signs Letter of Intent with CSULB
Enumclaw High School
senior water polo player Katie Larrea signed her National Letter of Intent to
play water polo at Long Beach State on Friday, November 16.
Katie has competed for
the EHS Swim & Dive Team and the EHS Water Polo Team for four years.
As a junior, Katie
earned First Team All League, First Team All State, and Fourth Team
All-American Honors in water polo and helped to lead the Hornets to a 24-2
record and claim third place at the Washington State Water Polo Championships. The Hornets have competed in the State
tournament for seven straight years.
Katie has competed in
the USA Water Polo Junior Olympics for the past two years with her club team,
Pacific Northwest Shores, based at the King County Aquatic Center, and has also
been a member of the USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program Pacific
Northwest Team for the past two years.
In swimming, Katie
qualified for the Washington State Tournament in two events as a junior, and
four events as a senior.
Katie is the daughter of
Steven and Sherrie Larrea of Enumclaw, Washington.
Hornets Finish Seventh at State
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team finished their 2012 season with a 10-6 win over Puyallup to claim seventh place in the Washington State Boys Water Polo Championship.
The Hornets started the tournament on Wednesday with a 12-11 win over Lakes, and a 20-4 loss to Bellevue, the defending State champion and eventual 2012 State champion. On Friday the Hornets suffered losses to both Newport (16-2) and Auburn Mountainview (8-5), but the Hornets came back on Saturday to win their final game of the season against Puyallup, 10-6.
Saturday's win saw scoring from four seniors, led by Bennon VanHoof, with four goals. Thomas Petersen scored three, Mason Culp scored two, and Carson Lanphere scored one.
Defending State Champion Bellevue beat Curtis 7-3 in the title game.
1. Bellevue
2. Curtis
3. Newport
4. Mercer Island
5. Auburn Riverside
6. Auburn Mountainview
7. Enumclaw
8. Puyallup
9. Lakes
10. Peninsula
11. Emerald Ridge
12. Bainbridge Island
The Hornets started the tournament on Wednesday with a 12-11 win over Lakes, and a 20-4 loss to Bellevue, the defending State champion and eventual 2012 State champion. On Friday the Hornets suffered losses to both Newport (16-2) and Auburn Mountainview (8-5), but the Hornets came back on Saturday to win their final game of the season against Puyallup, 10-6.
Saturday's win saw scoring from four seniors, led by Bennon VanHoof, with four goals. Thomas Petersen scored three, Mason Culp scored two, and Carson Lanphere scored one.
Defending State Champion Bellevue beat Curtis 7-3 in the title game.
1. Bellevue
2. Curtis
3. Newport
4. Mercer Island
5. Auburn Riverside
6. Auburn Mountainview
7. Enumclaw
8. Puyallup
9. Lakes
10. Peninsula
11. Emerald Ridge
12. Bainbridge Island
Hornets Seeded Seventh at State
The Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team has been seeded seventh in the Washington State High School Water Polo Championships, held this week. The Hornets will play two games on Wednesday at Lakes High School – against Lakes at 5:20, and against Bellevue at 7:40.
The State seedings are as follows:
1. Mercer Island.
2. Auburn Mountainview
3. Bellevue
4. Curtis
5. Auburn Riverside
6. Newport
7. Enumclaw
8. Puyallup
9. Peninsula
10. Lakes
11. Emerald Ridge
12. Bainbridge Island
If the Hornets finish in the top two of their three-team group (Bellevue, Enumclaw, Lakes), the Hornets will advance to quarter-final action, on Friday at Curtis High School. This is the third consecutive year that the Hornets have advanced to the State tournament; the Hornets finished third at State in 2010.
The State seedings are as follows:
1. Mercer Island.
2. Auburn Mountainview
3. Bellevue
4. Curtis
5. Auburn Riverside
6. Newport
7. Enumclaw
8. Puyallup
9. Peninsula
10. Lakes
11. Emerald Ridge
12. Bainbridge Island
If the Hornets finish in the top two of their three-team group (Bellevue, Enumclaw, Lakes), the Hornets will advance to quarter-final action, on Friday at Curtis High School. This is the third consecutive year that the Hornets have advanced to the State tournament; the Hornets finished third at State in 2010.
Wild Card Tournament Announced
With the completion of league play on Thursday, the fourth and fifth place teams of each division have been determined, and the Wild Card Tournament schedule has been released. Stadium claimed fourth place in the East Division, with Kentridge finishing fifth. In the West Division, Lakes finished fourth, and Emerald Ridge fifth, and in the North Roosevelt finished fourth, Bainbridge Island fifth.
The Wild Card Tournament will take place at Lakes High School on Friday and Saturday, November 2nd and 3rd. The top three teams will advance to next week's State tournament.
Nine teams have earned automatic berths to the State tournament, by finishing in the top three in their division. From the East Division, Auburn Mountainview, Auburn Riverside, and Enumclaw advanced; from the West – Curtis, Puyallup, and Peninsula; and from the North – Mercer Island, Bellevue, and Newport advanced to State.
The State tournament begins on Wednesday, November 7, at Lakes HS and Rogers HS.
The Wild Card Tournament will take place at Lakes High School on Friday and Saturday, November 2nd and 3rd. The top three teams will advance to next week's State tournament.
Nine teams have earned automatic berths to the State tournament, by finishing in the top three in their division. From the East Division, Auburn Mountainview, Auburn Riverside, and Enumclaw advanced; from the West – Curtis, Puyallup, and Peninsula; and from the North – Mercer Island, Bellevue, and Newport advanced to State.
Lakes/Curtis Invitational Tournament
The Enumclaw Hornets will take part in the 2012 Lakes/Curtis Invitational Tournament on Friday and Saturday, October 12 and 13. Eight teams will compete in the event, including Auburn Mountainview, Auburn Riverside, Bainbridge Island, Curtis, Enumclaw, Lakes, Peninsula, and Roosevelt. All teams will play two games on Friday, and three on Saturday.
Friday's games will be played at Lakes High School, in Lakewood, WA, while Saturday's games will be at Curtis High School, in University Place, WA. Curtis is also the venue for the State Tournament in November.
Schedule Update
The Curtis Tournament has been reduced from three days to two, on October 12 and 13.
Also note That the October 2 game at Kentwood will take place at the Covington Aquatic Center (Tahoma HS), 18230 SE 240th Street, Covington, WA, while the October 16 game at Kentridge will take place at Linbergh High School, 16426 128th Ave. SE, Renton, WA.
Enumclaw Boys Win Auburn Tournament
In a dramatic overtime win over host Auburn Riverside, the Enumclaw High School Boys Water Polo Team won the annual Auburn School District Water Polo Tournament. The Hornets beat the Ravens 9-8 in sudden death overtime.
Enumclaw won the tournament, with Auburn Riverside finishing second. Puyallup finished third, Emerald Ridge fourth, Lakes fifth, and Newport sixth.
The Hornets beat Puyallup and tied Peninsula on Friday, and advanced to beat Emerald Ridge, Newport, and Auburn Riverside on Saturday to win the tournament.
The Hornets face the Ravens again on Tuesday in a 8:30 league game at the Auburn Pool.
Enumclaw won the tournament, with Auburn Riverside finishing second. Puyallup finished third, Emerald Ridge fourth, Lakes fifth, and Newport sixth.
The Hornets beat Puyallup and tied Peninsula on Friday, and advanced to beat Emerald Ridge, Newport, and Auburn Riverside on Saturday to win the tournament.
The Hornets face the Ravens again on Tuesday in a 8:30 league game at the Auburn Pool.
USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program
The 2012-2013 USA Water Polo Olympic Develop Program (ODP) is gearing up for another year of high level training and player development. Sandy Nitta, USA Water Polo Hall of Fame Coach, will be returning as the West Region Director along with a strong group of coaches. If you have ever wanted to be a better player, gain water polo knowledge and the skills to play at the next level or just be a better player on your club I strongly encourage you to consider the ODP program.
The ODP program was developed under the guidance of the legendary Womens National Team Coach Guy Baker and his staff. The system is proven to work and develop better players, proof positive with the 2012 Gold Medal being won by Team USA.
To benefit the most from the coaching and development the 8th grade and under program is an important start, develop the skills early and the player will benefit the most.
The new ODP website address is: http://www.usawpodp.com/index.html. it is being updated with the new tryout dates and staff.
First tryouts for the PNW mainland will be November 17th, 2012. Both boys and girls will tryout on the same day, same location. Rogers High School Pool, Puyallup Wa. Or The Salvation Army Kroc Center, Salem Oregon.
The ODP program was developed under the guidance of the legendary Womens National Team Coach Guy Baker and his staff. The system is proven to work and develop better players, proof positive with the 2012 Gold Medal being won by Team USA.
To benefit the most from the coaching and development the 8th grade and under program is an important start, develop the skills early and the player will benefit the most.
The new ODP website address is: http://www.usawpodp.com/index.html. it is being updated with the new tryout dates and staff.
First tryouts for the PNW mainland will be November 17th, 2012. Both boys and girls will tryout on the same day, same location. Rogers High School Pool, Puyallup Wa. Or The Salvation Army Kroc Center, Salem Oregon.
Pacific NW Shores Offers September Clinic
PNW Shores will
be hosting a two day clinic and tournament for all high school age group
athletes. Boys and Girls will have the opportunity to learn, develop and
enhance skills at each position. Team tactics for offense and defense will be
taught in controlled scrimmages each day.
Specific position work for; Centers, Center Guards, Attackers, Goalies, Playmakers.
Specific position work for; Centers, Center Guards, Attackers, Goalies, Playmakers.
Clinic participants will be put onto teams to compete in mini round robin tournament each day of event.
Saturday September 15th 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 1:30 to 5:00 pm
Sunday September 16th 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
With Classroom sessions, quality coaches and the best facility you do not want to miss this opportunity to develop your game.
Please sign up by going to our website at www.unitedwaterpolo.org
Cost: $110.00 for the weekend per player. Registration will close Friday September 7th in order for us to purchase tickets to fly coaches up. Please register early and tell a friend.
For more information contact Tim Reed @ timpolo@att.net
Hornets Finish Third at State
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team took third place at the Washington State Girls Water Polo Championship on Saturday, May 19. The Hornets lost a heartbreaker in the semi-final, losing 5-6 to Curtis, but beat Auburn Mountainview 14-6 in the final round to claim third place. The Hornets' loss to Curtis was the Hornets only loss to a Washington team during the season.
Saturday's semi-final meeting against Curtis was a close, physical game, with neither team holding more than a one point lead throughout. The game was tied 1-1 after the opening quarter, and 3-3 at halftime. The Vikings held a 5-4 advantage at the end of three periods, but the Hornets tied it again just 22 seconds into the final quarter. With the game tied 5-5 throughout the final period, the Hornets scored on a last second shot at the end of regulation, but officials ruled the shot was not taken before the final buzzer, and the game went into overtime.
Neither team scored in the first overtime period, but Viking Hannah Holly put Curtis ahead in the second overtime for the win.
In Enumclaw's final game, the Hornets faced league rival Auburn Mountainview for third and fourth place, The Lions got off to a fast start, with center Avalon Lanz scoring four goals in the first quarter, for a 4-3 Lion lead. Enumclaw regrouped in the second period, with goals by Katie Larrea, Bailey Sexton, and Hayley Sonneson, for a 6-5 Hornet lead at halftime.
In the second half it was all Enumclaw, with the Hornets taking an 11-6 lead after three quarters, before closing the game with a 14-6 Enumclaw win.
The Hornets finished their season with a 24-2 record. Enumclaw's only regular season loss was at the hands of a club team from Chehalem, OR, and their only loss to a Washington State team was the semi-final loss to Curtis.
The Hornets' success is remarkable, in part, because they have done it with only nine players on their roster – seniors Annie Birklid and Hannah Kinniburgh, juniors Allie and Katie Larrea, and Bella Davenport, sophomore Megan Lesmeister, and freshmen Bailey Sexton, Hayley Sonneson, and Madi Woodall.
Water polo has six field players and a goalkeeper playing, so the Hornet squad has only two subs on their best day. Most high school teams have 12-15 players on their roster.
The Hornets had six players named to East Division All-League Teams, and four players named to All-State Teams:
State Defensive Player of the Year – Allie Larrea
First Team All State – Katie Larrea
Second Team All State – Megan Lesmeister, Hannah Kinniburgh
Honorable Mention All State – Allie Larrea
First Team All League – Allie Larrea, Katie Larrea, Megan Lesmeister
Second Team All League – Annie Birklid, Hannah Kinniburgh
Honorable Mention All League – Bella Davenport
Hornet Coaches Bob Averill & Ken DeMan were named East Division Coach of the Year, and Washington State Coach of the Year.
Gig Harbor beat Curtis 9-7 in the Championship game.
Final State placing:
1. Gig Harbor
2. Curtis
3. Enumclaw
4. Auburn Mountainview
5. Auburn Riverside
6. Lakes
7. Emerald Ridge
8. Peninsula
Saturday's semi-final meeting against Curtis was a close, physical game, with neither team holding more than a one point lead throughout. The game was tied 1-1 after the opening quarter, and 3-3 at halftime. The Vikings held a 5-4 advantage at the end of three periods, but the Hornets tied it again just 22 seconds into the final quarter. With the game tied 5-5 throughout the final period, the Hornets scored on a last second shot at the end of regulation, but officials ruled the shot was not taken before the final buzzer, and the game went into overtime.
Neither team scored in the first overtime period, but Viking Hannah Holly put Curtis ahead in the second overtime for the win.
In Enumclaw's final game, the Hornets faced league rival Auburn Mountainview for third and fourth place, The Lions got off to a fast start, with center Avalon Lanz scoring four goals in the first quarter, for a 4-3 Lion lead. Enumclaw regrouped in the second period, with goals by Katie Larrea, Bailey Sexton, and Hayley Sonneson, for a 6-5 Hornet lead at halftime.
In the second half it was all Enumclaw, with the Hornets taking an 11-6 lead after three quarters, before closing the game with a 14-6 Enumclaw win.
The Hornets finished their season with a 24-2 record. Enumclaw's only regular season loss was at the hands of a club team from Chehalem, OR, and their only loss to a Washington State team was the semi-final loss to Curtis.
The Hornets' success is remarkable, in part, because they have done it with only nine players on their roster – seniors Annie Birklid and Hannah Kinniburgh, juniors Allie and Katie Larrea, and Bella Davenport, sophomore Megan Lesmeister, and freshmen Bailey Sexton, Hayley Sonneson, and Madi Woodall.
Water polo has six field players and a goalkeeper playing, so the Hornet squad has only two subs on their best day. Most high school teams have 12-15 players on their roster.
The Hornets had six players named to East Division All-League Teams, and four players named to All-State Teams:
State Defensive Player of the Year – Allie Larrea
First Team All State – Katie Larrea
Second Team All State – Megan Lesmeister, Hannah Kinniburgh
Honorable Mention All State – Allie Larrea
First Team All League – Allie Larrea, Katie Larrea, Megan Lesmeister
Second Team All League – Annie Birklid, Hannah Kinniburgh
Honorable Mention All League – Bella Davenport
Hornet Coaches Bob Averill & Ken DeMan were named East Division Coach of the Year, and Washington State Coach of the Year.
Gig Harbor beat Curtis 9-7 in the Championship game.
Final State placing:
1. Gig Harbor
2. Curtis
3. Enumclaw
4. Auburn Mountainview
5. Auburn Riverside
6. Lakes
7. Emerald Ridge
8. Peninsula
Hornets Win, Advance to Semi-Finals
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team traveled to University Place on Friday, and won their 23rd game of the season, to advance to the State semi-final game, against Curtis, on Saturday, May 19th, at noon. The winner of that game will advance to Saturday night's Championship Game, at 6:00 p.m.
The Hornets beat the Peninsula Seahawks 23-4 on Friday, chalking up their third straight win in the State tournament. Hornet Allie Larrea scored just ten seconds into the game, and the Hornets never looked back, leading 4-1 after one quarter, 10-2 at halftime, and 15-2 after three quarters, before ending with the 23-4 final score.
Katie Larrea led all scoring with eight goals, while twin sister Allie scored six. Annie Birklid and Bella Davenport scored three goals each, Hayley Sonneson scored two, and Hannah Kinniburgh scored one. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister had 15 saves.
The Hornets beat the Peninsula Seahawks 23-4 on Friday, chalking up their third straight win in the State tournament. Hornet Allie Larrea scored just ten seconds into the game, and the Hornets never looked back, leading 4-1 after one quarter, 10-2 at halftime, and 15-2 after three quarters, before ending with the 23-4 final score.
Katie Larrea led all scoring with eight goals, while twin sister Allie scored six. Annie Birklid and Bella Davenport scored three goals each, Hayley Sonneson scored two, and Hannah Kinniburgh scored one. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister had 15 saves.
Enumclaw Advances to Second Round at State
The Enumclaw Girls Water Polo Team won two games in the first round of State tournament play on Wednesday, at Lakes High School, to advance to the second round of the tournament on Friday, at Curtis High School.
The Hornets beat Lakes, 23-2, in a 4:10 contest, and beat Puyallup 23-9 at 8:50.
Against Lakes, Katie Larrea led all scorers, with 10 goals. Allie Larrea scored four, Hannah Kinniburgh and Bella Davenport scored three goals each, and Hayley Sonneson, Bailey Sexton, and Madi Woodall scored one goal each.
In the Peninsula game, Katie Larrea again led all scorers, with six goals. Sonneson, Davenport, and Kinniburgh scored four goals apiece, Allie Larrea scored three, and Sexton added two.
The two wins advance the Hornets into the second round of play as the #1 seed from Group B, where they will face Peninsula, the #2 seed from Group C at 5:20 on Friday, at Curtis High School, in University Place, WA. A win on Friday would advance the Hornets into Saturday's semi-final game, at noon, at Curtis High School.
The Hornets beat Lakes, 23-2, in a 4:10 contest, and beat Puyallup 23-9 at 8:50.
Against Lakes, Katie Larrea led all scorers, with 10 goals. Allie Larrea scored four, Hannah Kinniburgh and Bella Davenport scored three goals each, and Hayley Sonneson, Bailey Sexton, and Madi Woodall scored one goal each.
In the Peninsula game, Katie Larrea again led all scorers, with six goals. Sonneson, Davenport, and Kinniburgh scored four goals apiece, Allie Larrea scored three, and Sexton added two.
The two wins advance the Hornets into the second round of play as the #1 seed from Group B, where they will face Peninsula, the #2 seed from Group C at 5:20 on Friday, at Curtis High School, in University Place, WA. A win on Friday would advance the Hornets into Saturday's semi-final game, at noon, at Curtis High School.
Six Hornets Named to All-League Teams
The South Sound Girls Water Polo League has announced All-League selections, and six Hornets have been named to All-League teams. Allie Larrea, Katie Larrea, and Megan Lesmeister were named to the East Division First Team, Annie Birklid and Hannah Kinniburgh were named Second Team, and Bella Davenport received Honorable Mention. Enumclaw coaches Bob Averill and Ken DeMan were named East Division Coach of the Year.
Complete listings of all All-League selections are listed below. Congratulations to all and Good Luck at the State tournament.
Complete listings of all All-League selections are listed below. Congratulations to all and Good Luck at the State tournament.
State Tournament Schedule Announced
Three teams advanced from last Saturday's Wild Card Tournament, to join nine other teams to make up Washington State's 12-team State Tournament. Peninsula, Lakes, and Mount Tahoma advance from the Wild Card Tournament to join Gig Harbor, Enumclaw, Curtis, Emerald Ridge, Auburn Mountainview, Wilson, Puyallup, Auburn Riverside, and Stadium at this weekend's tournament, held at Lakes, Rogers, and Curtis High Schools.Lakes finished the Wild Card Tournament as the #2 Wild Card, and start the tournament in Group B. As a result Group B will play their opening round at Lakes High School. Group B consists of Enumclaw, Puyallup, and Lakes. The Hornets open group play against Lakes at 4:10 on Wednesday, and face Puyallup at 8:50 on Wednesday. Friday's games times will be determined by the results of group play.
The Enumclaw Hornets finished regular season play with a 20-1 overall record, with their only loss to a visiting Oregon team. Enumclaw went undefeated (12-0) in league play, and captured the East Division title. The Hornets are making their seventh straight trip to the State tournament.
Enumclaw’s success is remarkable, in part, because they have
done it with only nine players on their roster – seniors Annie Birklid and
Hannah Kinniburgh, juniors Allie and Katie Larrea, and Bella Davenport,
sophomore Megan Lesmeister, and freshmen Bailey Sexton, Haley Sonneson, and
Madi Woodall.
Water polo has six field players and a goalkeeper playing,
so the Hornet squad has only two subs on their best day. Most high school teams have 12-15
players on their roster.
Hornets Win East Division
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| photo courtesy Brenda Sexton |
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team clinched the
East Division Championship of the Girls Water Polo League on Monday, May 7, with an 18-7 win over Auburn
Mountainview. The win clinches the
Hornets a berth in the State water polo championship tournament, held May
16-19.
The Hornets were undefeated (12-0) in league play this season, and
have an 18-1 overall record, with the team’s only loss coming to a club program
from Chehalem, OR.
Enumclaw’s success is remarkable, in part, because they have
done it with only nine players on their roster – seniors Annie Birklid and
Hannah Kinniburgh, juniors Allie and Katie Larrea, and Bella Davenport,
sophomore Megan Lesmeister, and freshmen Bailey Sexton, Haley Sonneson, and
Madi Woodall.
Water polo has six field players and a goalkeeper playing,
so the Hornet squad has only two subs on their best day. Most high school teams have 12-15
players on their roster.
In Monday’s game, the Hornets stretched a 4-2 first quarter
lead to 8-3 at halftime, and 13-3 after three quarters. Scoring for Enumclaw were Katie Larrea
with eight goals, Allie Larrea with six, Hannah Kinniburgh with two, and Bailey
Sexton and Annie Birklid with one goal each. For Auburn Mountainview, Amanda Nuttall
and Avalon Lanz each scored three, and Savanna Christenson scored one.
The Hornets travel to Tacoma’s Wilson High School tomorrow
for a 5:30 game, and host Puyallup at 4:30 on Thursday.
Girls Water Polo Team Gets National Press
The EHS Girls Water Polo Team has garnered some national press, in a story on this week's Total Waterpolo. EHS Coach Bob Averill was interviewed regarding the success of this year's team and their recent win over defending State champion Gig Harbor.
"For the past couple years the girls water polo team at Gig Harbor (WA)
has been the state's best. On April 25 Enumclaw, with only nine girls on
the roster, ended Gig Harbor's 46-game winning streak and
placed themselves among the favorites to win the state championship."
The Hornets are currently 17-1, with their only loss at the hands of the Chehalem, OR team. Enumclaw is in first place in the East Division with three games left in their regular season, and begin State tournament play on Wednesday, May 16. The first round of the State tournament will be played at Lakes High School, in Lakewood, and Rogers High School in Puyallup. Tournament play will continue on Friday and Saturday, May 18 & 19, at Curtis High School, in University Place.
The Hornets are currently 17-1, with their only loss at the hands of the Chehalem, OR team. Enumclaw is in first place in the East Division with three games left in their regular season, and begin State tournament play on Wednesday, May 16. The first round of the State tournament will be played at Lakes High School, in Lakewood, and Rogers High School in Puyallup. Tournament play will continue on Friday and Saturday, May 18 & 19, at Curtis High School, in University Place.
Hornets Keep Winning
The Enumclaw Girls Water Polo Team continued their winning ways on Friday, May 4, with a 18-1 win over the visiting Auburn Trojans. The game had been scheduled for the Auburn Pool, but was played out at the Enumclaw Pool because of mechanical problems at the Auburn facility. The win improved the Hornets' league record to 11-0, and their overall regular season record to 17-1.
Scoring for Enumclaw in the win were: Allie Larrea, with eight goals; Katie Larrea with four; Hannah Kinniburgh with three, and Annie Birklid, Haley Sonneson, and Bailey Sexton with one goal apiece.
The Hornets host Auburn Mountainview at 7:30 on Monday, to determine the East Division Champion. Enumclaw wraps up their regular season with non-league games on Tuesday, at Wilson, and Thursday against Puyallup.
The Hornets begin State tournament play on Wednesday, May 16, at a site to be determined.
Scoring for Enumclaw in the win were: Allie Larrea, with eight goals; Katie Larrea with four; Hannah Kinniburgh with three, and Annie Birklid, Haley Sonneson, and Bailey Sexton with one goal apiece.
The Hornets host Auburn Mountainview at 7:30 on Monday, to determine the East Division Champion. Enumclaw wraps up their regular season with non-league games on Tuesday, at Wilson, and Thursday against Puyallup.
The Hornets begin State tournament play on Wednesday, May 16, at a site to be determined.
Friday's Game Moved From Auburn to Enumclaw
Friday's water polo game has been moved from Auburn to the Enumclaw Pool, due to mechanical problems at the Auburn Pool. Game time will still be 7:30 p.m. Due to the last minute change, there will be no charge for admission.
Hornets Improve to 16-1 With Win Over Peninsula
The EHS Girls Water Polo returned to Gig Harbor on Thursday to face Peninsula, and returned with a 15-3 win over the Seahawks. The win improved the Hornets' league record to 10-0; their overall record is 16-1, with their lone loss coming to the Chehalem, OR team.
Hornets scoring in the win were – Katie and Allie Larrea with five goals each, Hannah Kinniburgh with three, and Bailey Sexton and Haley Sonneson with one goal each. Megan Lesmesiter gathered 11 saves.
The Hornets travel to Auburn on Friday to face the Trojans in a 7:30 contest.
Hornets scoring in the win were – Katie and Allie Larrea with five goals each, Hannah Kinniburgh with three, and Bailey Sexton and Haley Sonneson with one goal each. Megan Lesmesiter gathered 11 saves.
The Hornets travel to Auburn on Friday to face the Trojans in a 7:30 contest.
Enumclaw Beats Auburn Riverside in Overtime
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| photo courtesy Brenda Sexton |
The Ravens got on the scoreboard first when Kate Wallen scored four minutes into the opening quarter, but Enumclaw tied it up when Allie Larrea scored with 16 seconds remaining.
Allie and Katie Larrea each scored in the second period, to give the Hornets a 3-2 advantage at halftime.
Neither team scored in the third quarter, but Allie and Katie Larrea each scored in the first three minutes of the final period, to give the Hornets a 5-2 advantage. The Ravens fought back, scoring two goals in the next minute, for a 5-4 Hornet lead with two minutes remaining. The two teams traded scoreless possessions until Wallen scored for the Ravens with 11 seconds remaining, to put the game into overtime.
Neither team scored in the first three-minute overtime period, and Allie Larrea scored for the Hornets with 53 seconds remaining in the second overtime for the final 6-5 outcome.
Allie Larrea scored four goals, and Katie Larrea scored two for the Hornets. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister had 10 saves.
The Hornets travel to Gig Harbor on Thursday to face Peninsula, and play at Auburn on Friday.
Late Season Schedule Changes
As the Hornets approach the State tournament, scheduled from May 16-19, we have had several changes to game times during the last two weeks of the regular season.
The Hornets have six regular season games remaining, four of which are East Division games:
Monday, April 30 Auburn Riverside (E) 7:30
Thursday, May 3 @ Peninsula (E) 3:30
Friday, May 4 @ Auburn (E) 7:30
Monday, May 7 Auburn Mountainview (E) 7:30
Tuesday, May 8 @ Wilson (NL) 5:30
Thursday, May 10 Puyallup (NL) 4:30
The Hornets are currently in first place in the East Division, with an 8-0 league record, 14-1 overall. The State tournament begins on Wednesday, May 16. at Rogers High School in Puyallup, and Lakes High School in Lakewood. The tournament continues on Friday and Saturday, May 18 & 19, at Curtis High School, in University Place.
The Hornets have six regular season games remaining, four of which are East Division games:
Monday, April 30 Auburn Riverside (E) 7:30
Thursday, May 3 @ Peninsula (E) 3:30
Friday, May 4 @ Auburn (E) 7:30
Monday, May 7 Auburn Mountainview (E) 7:30
Tuesday, May 8 @ Wilson (NL) 5:30
Thursday, May 10 Puyallup (NL) 4:30
The Hornets are currently in first place in the East Division, with an 8-0 league record, 14-1 overall. The State tournament begins on Wednesday, May 16. at Rogers High School in Puyallup, and Lakes High School in Lakewood. The tournament continues on Friday and Saturday, May 18 & 19, at Curtis High School, in University Place.
Saturday's Auburn Game Cancelled
The Girls Water Polo League Commissioner has posted the following announcement:
"Due to the Auburn School District swimming pool flooding last night, the games scheduled for Saturday April 28, at the Auburn School District swimming pool are cancelled:
Saturday, April 28, 2012 Enumclaw @ Auburn 2:00 p.m. warm-up KR/KW @ Auburn Mountainview 4:00 p.m. warm-up
Rescheduled for the following:
Friday, May 4, 2012 Enumclaw @ Auburn 7:00 p.m. warm-up
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 KR/KW @ Auburn Mountainview 7:30 p.m. warm-up."
We are pursuing the opportunity to play earlier in the week.
"Due to the Auburn School District swimming pool flooding last night, the games scheduled for Saturday April 28, at the Auburn School District swimming pool are cancelled:
Saturday, April 28, 2012 Enumclaw @ Auburn 2:00 p.m. warm-up KR/KW @ Auburn Mountainview 4:00 p.m. warm-up
Rescheduled for the following:
Friday, May 4, 2012 Enumclaw @ Auburn 7:00 p.m. warm-up
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 KR/KW @ Auburn Mountainview 7:30 p.m. warm-up."
We are pursuing the opportunity to play earlier in the week.
Hornets Improve to 14-1, 8-0 League
The Enumclaw Girls Water Polo Team improved their league record to 8-0, 14-1 overall on Thursday with a 13-2 win over Kentridge at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Katie Larrea led all scorers, with five goals for the Hornets. Senior captain Annie Birklid added four, Allie Larrea scored two, senior captain Hannah Kinniburgh scored one, and goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister scored one. Lesmeister also tallied seven saves.
The Hornets have six games remaining in the regular season – at Auburn on Saturday, against Auburn Riverside on Monday, and at Peninsula on Thursday. The Hornets host Auburn Mountainview on Monday, May 7, travel to Wilson on Wednesday, May 9, and host Puyallup in the final game of the regular season on Thursday, May 10.
The State Water Polo Championships begins on Wednesday, May 16, and concludes on Saturday, May 19.
Katie Larrea led all scorers, with five goals for the Hornets. Senior captain Annie Birklid added four, Allie Larrea scored two, senior captain Hannah Kinniburgh scored one, and goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister scored one. Lesmeister also tallied seven saves.
The Hornets have six games remaining in the regular season – at Auburn on Saturday, against Auburn Riverside on Monday, and at Peninsula on Thursday. The Hornets host Auburn Mountainview on Monday, May 7, travel to Wilson on Wednesday, May 9, and host Puyallup in the final game of the regular season on Thursday, May 10.
The State Water Polo Championships begins on Wednesday, May 16, and concludes on Saturday, May 19.
Gig Harbor Water Polo Offers Clinic
The Gig Harbor Water Polo Club is hosting a 5-Meter Water Polo Camp this Sunday, April 29, at the Peninsula High School Pool. The clinic will be taught by UCSB coach John Abdou, and will start at noon and finish at 6:00 p.m.
Click here for more information.
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Hornets Beat Defending State Champions
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team beat the Gig Harbor Tides 6-5 on Wednesday, April 25 in what could turn out to be a preview of a possible State Championship matchup. Gig Harbor has beaten Curtis both of the past two years for the State Championship.
Twin sisters Allie and Katie Larrea each scored a goal for the Hornets in the opening quarter against the defending State Champions, while Gig Harbor's Elyanna McCullough scored one, giving Enumclaw a 2-1 advantage after one period. Allie added two, and Katie scored one, in the second quarter, and Julia Ponce scored one for the Tides, for a 5-2 Enumclaw lead at halftime.
Annie Birklid added one for the Hornets, and Ponce scored one for Gig Harbor, in the third period, for a 6-3 Hornet lead going into the final quarter.
Both teams were scoreless for the first five minutes of the fourth quarter, when Ponce scored with 1:47 left to bring the Tides within two. Gig Harbor scored again with 26 seconds left to get within one. The Hornets tried to stall at the end, but Gig Harbor regained possession with two seconds left. The Tides called time-out to advance the ball, but couldn't get a last-second shot off before the final buzzer, and Enumclaw held on for the win.
The Hornets continue league play on Thursday, hosting Kentridge, and travel to Auburn on Saturday.
Enumclaw is in first place in the East Division, with a 7-0 league record. The Hornets are 13-1 overall.
See the Peninsula Gateway's coverage of the game here.
Twin sisters Allie and Katie Larrea each scored a goal for the Hornets in the opening quarter against the defending State Champions, while Gig Harbor's Elyanna McCullough scored one, giving Enumclaw a 2-1 advantage after one period. Allie added two, and Katie scored one, in the second quarter, and Julia Ponce scored one for the Tides, for a 5-2 Enumclaw lead at halftime.
Annie Birklid added one for the Hornets, and Ponce scored one for Gig Harbor, in the third period, for a 6-3 Hornet lead going into the final quarter.
Both teams were scoreless for the first five minutes of the fourth quarter, when Ponce scored with 1:47 left to bring the Tides within two. Gig Harbor scored again with 26 seconds left to get within one. The Hornets tried to stall at the end, but Gig Harbor regained possession with two seconds left. The Tides called time-out to advance the ball, but couldn't get a last-second shot off before the final buzzer, and Enumclaw held on for the win.
The Hornets continue league play on Thursday, hosting Kentridge, and travel to Auburn on Saturday.
Enumclaw is in first place in the East Division, with a 7-0 league record. The Hornets are 13-1 overall.
See the Peninsula Gateway's coverage of the game here.
Enumclaw Keeps Winning
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team continued their winning ways with a 14-4 win over Curtis on Thursday at the Curtis Pool. This was the Hornets' second win over the Vikings in the past five days. Prior to Sunday's win, the Hornets had never beaten Curtis in the 14 year history of the Enumclaw water polo program.
In Thursday's win, the Hornets took a 2-1 first quarter lead, and stretched it to a 7-2 halftime advantage. Enumclaw added a goal in the third period to take an 8-2 lead into the final quarter, and outscored the Vikings 6-2 in the fourth quarter, for a final 14-4 score.
Katie Larrea led all scorers with seven goals. Hannah Kinniburgh scored three, and Allie Larrea scored two. Annie Birklid and Haley Sonneson each scored one. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister had 15 saves in the Hornet win.
The Hornets return to league play next week with a Tuesday game against Bonney Lake/Sumner, and travel to Gig Harbor on Wednesday to face the defending State champion Gig Harbor Tides in a non-league match. The Hornets then have league games on Thursday and Saturday, against Kentridge and Auburn.
The Hornets are in first place in the East Division with a 6-0 record, and are 11-1 overall.
In Thursday's win, the Hornets took a 2-1 first quarter lead, and stretched it to a 7-2 halftime advantage. Enumclaw added a goal in the third period to take an 8-2 lead into the final quarter, and outscored the Vikings 6-2 in the fourth quarter, for a final 14-4 score.
Katie Larrea led all scorers with seven goals. Hannah Kinniburgh scored three, and Allie Larrea scored two. Annie Birklid and Haley Sonneson each scored one. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister had 15 saves in the Hornet win.
The Hornets return to league play next week with a Tuesday game against Bonney Lake/Sumner, and travel to Gig Harbor on Wednesday to face the defending State champion Gig Harbor Tides in a non-league match. The Hornets then have league games on Thursday and Saturday, against Kentridge and Auburn.
The Hornets are in first place in the East Division with a 6-0 record, and are 11-1 overall.
Hornets Finish Third at PSP Spring Invitational
The Enumclaw Hornets Girls Water Polo Team won two more games on Sunday, the final day of the PSP Spring Invitational Tournament, to earn third place at the tournament, and improve their season record to 10-1.
The Hornets beat Auburn Riverside 15-4 on Friday, the opening day of the tournament. In Saturday's competition the Hornets lost 2-14 to the eventual champion, Chehalem, and followed that up with an 11-5 win over Mercer Island. Sunday's action saw the Hornets beat host Curtis, 11-4, and Wilson 13-5.
In Sunday's game against Curtis, the Hornets got off to a slow start, with both teams scoreless for the first four and a half minutes of action, until Katie Larrea scored for the Hornets, giving Enumclaw a 1-0 lead at the end of the first period. Both teams scored two goals in the second quarter, and Enumclaw held a 3-2 advantage at halftime.
Enumclaw outscored the Vikings 4-1 in each of the final two quarters, for the final 11-4 margin. Katie Larrea led all scorers, with seven goals. Haley Sonneson scored two, and Bella Davenport and Annie Birklid added a goal each. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister had 11 saves.
Against Wilson, the Hornets had an even slower start, with the Rams earning a 2-0 lead over the Hornets in the first five minutes. Katie Larrea broke Enumclaw's scoring drought late in the opening period, and Bailey Sexton tied the game in the first minute of the second quarter.
The Hornets added six goals in the next period and a half, and held Wilson scoreless until the last two minutes of the third period, and took a 10-3 lead into the final quarter of the game. The Hornets added three more, and the Rams scored two in the final period, for the final 13-5 score.
Katie Larrea led all scorers against Wilson, too, with six goals. Allie Larrea scored three, Annie Birklid scored two, and Sexton and Bella Davenport added a goal apiece. Lesmeister earned seven saves.
The Hornets now have a 10-1 regular season record, with a 6-0 league record, and return to University Place to face Curtis again on Thursday. Sunday's win against Curtis was the first time an Enumclaw water polo team has beaten Curtis in the EHS program's 12 year history
The Hornets beat Auburn Riverside 15-4 on Friday, the opening day of the tournament. In Saturday's competition the Hornets lost 2-14 to the eventual champion, Chehalem, and followed that up with an 11-5 win over Mercer Island. Sunday's action saw the Hornets beat host Curtis, 11-4, and Wilson 13-5.
In Sunday's game against Curtis, the Hornets got off to a slow start, with both teams scoreless for the first four and a half minutes of action, until Katie Larrea scored for the Hornets, giving Enumclaw a 1-0 lead at the end of the first period. Both teams scored two goals in the second quarter, and Enumclaw held a 3-2 advantage at halftime.
Enumclaw outscored the Vikings 4-1 in each of the final two quarters, for the final 11-4 margin. Katie Larrea led all scorers, with seven goals. Haley Sonneson scored two, and Bella Davenport and Annie Birklid added a goal each. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister had 11 saves.
Against Wilson, the Hornets had an even slower start, with the Rams earning a 2-0 lead over the Hornets in the first five minutes. Katie Larrea broke Enumclaw's scoring drought late in the opening period, and Bailey Sexton tied the game in the first minute of the second quarter.
The Hornets added six goals in the next period and a half, and held Wilson scoreless until the last two minutes of the third period, and took a 10-3 lead into the final quarter of the game. The Hornets added three more, and the Rams scored two in the final period, for the final 13-5 score.
Katie Larrea led all scorers against Wilson, too, with six goals. Allie Larrea scored three, Annie Birklid scored two, and Sexton and Bella Davenport added a goal apiece. Lesmeister earned seven saves.
The Hornets now have a 10-1 regular season record, with a 6-0 league record, and return to University Place to face Curtis again on Thursday. Sunday's win against Curtis was the first time an Enumclaw water polo team has beaten Curtis in the EHS program's 12 year history
Lady Hornets Open Tournament With Win
Enumclaw High School's Girls Water Polo Team opened the Puget Sound Polo Spring Invitational with a 15-4 win over Auburn Riverside Friday evening at Lakes High School.
The game was a non-league rematch between two teams that played on Tuesday at Riverside's home pool, that the Hornets won 6-3.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Katie Larrea, with five goals, Allie Larrea with three, Hannah Kinniburgh, Bella Davenport, and Haley Sonneson, with two goals each, and Annie Birklid with one. For Auburn Riverside – Marissa Rydzewski scored two, and Kate Wallen and Kari Helm scored one apiece.
The Hornets travel to University Place, WA on Saturday and Sunday to continue the tournament at Curtis High School. On Saturday the Hornets face the Chehalem, OR team at noon, and Mercer Island at 3:00. Sunday the Hornets take on the Curtis Vikings at 8:00 a.m., and a team to be determined later in the day.
The game was a non-league rematch between two teams that played on Tuesday at Riverside's home pool, that the Hornets won 6-3.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Katie Larrea, with five goals, Allie Larrea with three, Hannah Kinniburgh, Bella Davenport, and Haley Sonneson, with two goals each, and Annie Birklid with one. For Auburn Riverside – Marissa Rydzewski scored two, and Kate Wallen and Kari Helm scored one apiece.
The Hornets travel to University Place, WA on Saturday and Sunday to continue the tournament at Curtis High School. On Saturday the Hornets face the Chehalem, OR team at noon, and Mercer Island at 3:00. Sunday the Hornets take on the Curtis Vikings at 8:00 a.m., and a team to be determined later in the day.
Enumclaw Continues Unbeaten Streak
The EHS Girls Water Polo Team continued their unbeaten streak in league play on Thursday with a win over the visiting Peninsula Seahawks; the Hornets are now 6-0 in league play and are in first place in the East Division of the Girls Water Polo League.
Senior center Annie Birklid put the Hornets on the scoreboard early, scoring two goals in the first period, and a third in the first minute of play of the second quarter. Katie Larrea added two later in the second period, and the Hornets held a 5-0 advantage at halftime.
Katie Larrea added two in the third quarter, while Birklid, Bailey Sexton, and Allie Larrea each score one, and Enumclaw had a 10-0 lead going into the final period. In the fourth quarter Katie Larrea added two, and Birklid knocked in one more, but Peninsula's Adrienne Storey scored one, to spoil the shutout. Hornet goalkeeper had 11 saves in the win.
The Hornet defense led the way again, with a pressing defense that earned 18 steals. Hannah Kinniburgh had six, and Allie Larrea had five.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Katie Larrea, with six goals, Annie Birklid with five, and Allie Larrea and Bailey Sexton with one goal each.
The Hornets take part in this weekend's Puget Sound Polo Tournament, held at Lakes High School on Friday, and Curtis High School on Saturday and Sunday. Enumclaw faces Auburn Riverside at 7:00 Friday, Chehalem at noon on Saturday, and Mercer Island at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Hornets face Curtis at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, and an opponent to be determined later on Sunday.
Senior center Annie Birklid put the Hornets on the scoreboard early, scoring two goals in the first period, and a third in the first minute of play of the second quarter. Katie Larrea added two later in the second period, and the Hornets held a 5-0 advantage at halftime.
Katie Larrea added two in the third quarter, while Birklid, Bailey Sexton, and Allie Larrea each score one, and Enumclaw had a 10-0 lead going into the final period. In the fourth quarter Katie Larrea added two, and Birklid knocked in one more, but Peninsula's Adrienne Storey scored one, to spoil the shutout. Hornet goalkeeper had 11 saves in the win.
The Hornet defense led the way again, with a pressing defense that earned 18 steals. Hannah Kinniburgh had six, and Allie Larrea had five.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Katie Larrea, with six goals, Annie Birklid with five, and Allie Larrea and Bailey Sexton with one goal each.
The Hornets take part in this weekend's Puget Sound Polo Tournament, held at Lakes High School on Friday, and Curtis High School on Saturday and Sunday. Enumclaw faces Auburn Riverside at 7:00 Friday, Chehalem at noon on Saturday, and Mercer Island at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Hornets face Curtis at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, and an opponent to be determined later on Sunday.
Hornets Improve to 5-0 with Win Over Riverside
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team improved their league record to 5-0 with a hard fought win over Auburn Riverside on Tuesday, April 10, at the Auburn Pool.
The Hornets got off to a quick lead over the Ravens, with a 2-0 lead after two and a half minutes of play. Enumclaw added two more goals before the end of the first quarter, to take a 4-0 advantage into the second quarter. The Ravens' defense tightened, and held the Hornets scoreless in the second and third quarters, while adding one goal in the second quarter, and two in the third, going into the final period with the Hornets holding a thin 4-3 lead.
Enumclaw played inspired offense in the final quarter, adding two goals, while shutting down the Raven offense, giving the Hornets the 6-3 win.
Scoring for Enumclaw in the win were: Annie Birklid with two goals, and Hannah Kinniburgh, Allie Larrea, Katie Larrea, and Bella Davenport with one goal each. Karlee Rogers scored all three goals for the Ravens.
The Hornets host Peninsula on Thursday, April 12, in a battle for first place in the East Division. Peninsula is 4-1 in league play.
The Hornets got off to a quick lead over the Ravens, with a 2-0 lead after two and a half minutes of play. Enumclaw added two more goals before the end of the first quarter, to take a 4-0 advantage into the second quarter. The Ravens' defense tightened, and held the Hornets scoreless in the second and third quarters, while adding one goal in the second quarter, and two in the third, going into the final period with the Hornets holding a thin 4-3 lead.
Enumclaw played inspired offense in the final quarter, adding two goals, while shutting down the Raven offense, giving the Hornets the 6-3 win.
Scoring for Enumclaw in the win were: Annie Birklid with two goals, and Hannah Kinniburgh, Allie Larrea, Katie Larrea, and Bella Davenport with one goal each. Karlee Rogers scored all three goals for the Ravens.
The Hornets host Peninsula on Thursday, April 12, in a battle for first place in the East Division. Peninsula is 4-1 in league play.
Schedule Changes For PSP Tournament
Due to Emerald Ridge dropping out of the Puget Sound Polo Tournament, the schedule of the tournament has been changed. The tournament has been changed from four groups of three teams, to two groups of five.
The Hornets' first game has been changed from 6:00 Friday to 7:00, and is now against Auburn Riverside instead of Wilson. Enumclaw's second game will be at noon on Saturday, against Chehalem, OR, and their third game will be at 3:00 against Mercer Island.
On Sunday the Hornets play Curtis at 8:00 a.m. Enumclaw's fifth game of the tournament will be determined by their placement in Group play. Fifth place of Group A will play fifth place of Group B at 1:30, fourth place teams will play at 2:30, third place at 3:30, and second place at 4:30. The first place teams will play the championship game at 5:30.
Friday's games will be played at Lakes High School; Saturday's and Sunday's games will be at Curtis High School
Puget Sound Polo Tournament Schedule Announced
Puget Sound Polo has announced the schedule for their Spring Girls Tournament, held April 13-15 at Lakes High School and Curtis High School. 12 teams will participate, including two teams from Oregon. In addition to Enumclaw, the following teams will take part: Lakes, Curtis, Mercer Island, Chehalem, Willamette Valley, Auburn Riverside, Auburn Mountainview, Emerald Ridge, Wilson, Newport, and Puget Sound Polo.
Tournament rule variations include one full, and one 30 second timeout, running time with six goal or more lead, and ties will be broken with shootout.
All games on Friday will be played at the Lakes High School Pool, in Lakewood, WA. Saturday and Sunday games will be played at the Curtis High School Pool, in University Place, WA.
The Hornets' first game will be against Wilson on Friday, at 6:00 p.m. Enumclaw's second game will be at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, against Puget Sound Polo. Subsequent game times will be determined by the results of earlier games.
Pictures Available Online
Photographs from Tuesday's game between Enumclaw and Auburn Mountainview are available for purchase at Tracy Arnold's SmugMug account. Click here to preview and purchase photographs.
Enumclaw Beats Auburn Mountainview 22-9
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team traveled to Auburn on Tuesday and beat the Auburn Mountainview Lions 22-9.
The Hornet offense lit up the scoreboard, with six players scoring in the win. Enumclaw's defense helped lead the way, limiting the Lions' high-powered offense to nine goals with 27 steals and 12 saves in goal.
Katie Larrea led all scorers, with 10 goals. Allie Larrea scored four, and Hannah Kinniburgh scored three. Annie Birklid and Hayley Sonneson each added two goals, and Bailey Sexton scored one.
On defense, Allie Larrea led the way with 15 steals. Katie Larrea and Sonneson each had four, and Bella Davenport and Kinniburgh had two steals each. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister earned 12 saves.
The Hornets have improved their league record to 4-0 going into next week's Spring Break. They return to action on Tuesday, April 10 against Auburn Riverside at the Auburn Pool. The Hornets host Peninsula on Thursday, April 12 at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
The Hornet offense lit up the scoreboard, with six players scoring in the win. Enumclaw's defense helped lead the way, limiting the Lions' high-powered offense to nine goals with 27 steals and 12 saves in goal.
Katie Larrea led all scorers, with 10 goals. Allie Larrea scored four, and Hannah Kinniburgh scored three. Annie Birklid and Hayley Sonneson each added two goals, and Bailey Sexton scored one.
On defense, Allie Larrea led the way with 15 steals. Katie Larrea and Sonneson each had four, and Bella Davenport and Kinniburgh had two steals each. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister earned 12 saves.
The Hornets have improved their league record to 4-0 going into next week's Spring Break. They return to action on Tuesday, April 10 against Auburn Riverside at the Auburn Pool. The Hornets host Peninsula on Thursday, April 12 at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Hornets Improve to 3-0
The EHS Girls Water Polo Team improved their league record to 3-0 with a 20-0 win over Bonney Lake/Sumner on Monday, March 26 at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
The Hornets' scoring was led by Katie Larrea, with seven goals. Annie Birklid scored five, Allie Larrea and Bella Davenport added three goals each, and Hannah Kinniburgh scored two.
Enumclaw's defense gathered 41 steals, led by Allie Larrea's 17. Megan Lesmeister had 10 saves in the goal.
The Hornets travel to Auburn on Tuesday to face the Auburn Mountainview Lions. Game time is 7:30.
The Hornets' scoring was led by Katie Larrea, with seven goals. Annie Birklid scored five, Allie Larrea and Bella Davenport added three goals each, and Hannah Kinniburgh scored two.
Enumclaw's defense gathered 41 steals, led by Allie Larrea's 17. Megan Lesmeister had 10 saves in the goal.
The Hornets travel to Auburn on Tuesday to face the Auburn Mountainview Lions. Game time is 7:30.
Puget Sound Polo Junior Olympic Meeting
Puget Sound Polo will hold a Junior Olympic information meeting on Sunday, March 25 at the Curtis High School Pool. Girls interested in playing with Puget Sound Polo's Junior Olympic Team this Summer should attend. The meeting will start at 6:00 p.m.
Enumclaw Beats Auburn, Improves to 2-0
Enumclaw's Girls Water Polo Team earned their second league win of the 2012 season with a decisive 23-6 win over the Auburn Trojans on Tuesday at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
The Hornets got off to a 6-2 lead during the first quarter, led by senior captain Hannah Kinniburgh's two goals. Also scoring in the opening quarter was the Hornet's other senior captain – Annie Birklid – and Bella Davenport, Allie Larrea, and Haley Sonneson.
The Hornets scored 11 in the second quarter, led by freshman Bailey Sexton, with five goals. Kinniburgh, Birklid, Davenport, and Allie Larrea also scored in the second. Enumclaw turned off the gas in the second half, scoring two in the third period, and four in the fourth.
Birklid and Sexton led all scorers, with five goals each. Also scoring for Enumclaw were Kinniburgh, with four goals, Allie Larrea and Bella Davenport with three goals each, Haley Sonneson with two, and Katie Larrea with one. Megan Lesmeister earned ten saves in the goal.
The Hornets host Bonney Lake/Sumner on Monday night at 8:30, and travel to Auburn to face Auburn Mountainview on Tuesday at 7:30.
The Hornets are 2-0 in league play.
The Hornets got off to a 6-2 lead during the first quarter, led by senior captain Hannah Kinniburgh's two goals. Also scoring in the opening quarter was the Hornet's other senior captain – Annie Birklid – and Bella Davenport, Allie Larrea, and Haley Sonneson.
The Hornets scored 11 in the second quarter, led by freshman Bailey Sexton, with five goals. Kinniburgh, Birklid, Davenport, and Allie Larrea also scored in the second. Enumclaw turned off the gas in the second half, scoring two in the third period, and four in the fourth.
Birklid and Sexton led all scorers, with five goals each. Also scoring for Enumclaw were Kinniburgh, with four goals, Allie Larrea and Bella Davenport with three goals each, Haley Sonneson with two, and Katie Larrea with one. Megan Lesmeister earned ten saves in the goal.
The Hornets host Bonney Lake/Sumner on Monday night at 8:30, and travel to Auburn to face Auburn Mountainview on Tuesday at 7:30.
The Hornets are 2-0 in league play.
Hornets Open League Play with Win
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team traveled to Covington on Friday to open league play against Kentridge, and returned with a 14-0 win.
The Hornets got off to a fast start, with Katie Larrea scoring two fast break goals in the first two minutes of play. Senior Annie Birklid scored from center two minutes later, and Enumclaw held a 3-0 advantage after one quarter.
Katie Larrea scored again during the second period, giving Enumclaw a 4-0 lead at halftime.
The Enumclaw offense revved up in the third period, with Hannah Kinniburgh scoring twice in the first minute of play, and Katie Larrea adding three more and Allie Larrea scoring one, to give the Hornets a 10-0 lead going into the final period.
Katie Larrea scored two, and Kinniburgh and Bailey Sexton each added one in the final frame for the 14-0 final score. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister registered 12 saves in the shutout.
Katie Larrea was high scorer, with eight goals. Hannah Kinniburgh scored three, and Annie Birklid, Allie Larrea, and Bailey Sexton each scored one.
The Hornets host Auburn on Tuesday, March 20, in a 4:30 league game at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
The Hornets got off to a fast start, with Katie Larrea scoring two fast break goals in the first two minutes of play. Senior Annie Birklid scored from center two minutes later, and Enumclaw held a 3-0 advantage after one quarter.
Katie Larrea scored again during the second period, giving Enumclaw a 4-0 lead at halftime.
The Enumclaw offense revved up in the third period, with Hannah Kinniburgh scoring twice in the first minute of play, and Katie Larrea adding three more and Allie Larrea scoring one, to give the Hornets a 10-0 lead going into the final period.
Katie Larrea scored two, and Kinniburgh and Bailey Sexton each added one in the final frame for the 14-0 final score. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister registered 12 saves in the shutout.
Katie Larrea was high scorer, with eight goals. Hannah Kinniburgh scored three, and Annie Birklid, Allie Larrea, and Bailey Sexton each scored one.
The Hornets host Auburn on Tuesday, March 20, in a 4:30 league game at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
Bonney Lake/Sumner Game Re-Scheduled
The Girls Water Polo Game that was originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 13 has been re-scheduled for Monday, March 26 at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center. Game time will be 8:30 p.m.
The earlier scheduled game had been canceled due to lack of officials available at the earlier start time.
The Hornets start league play on Friday, March 16 at the Covington Pool, against Kentridge.
The earlier scheduled game had been canceled due to lack of officials available at the earlier start time.
The Hornets start league play on Friday, March 16 at the Covington Pool, against Kentridge.
Bonney Lake/Sumner Game Postponed
Due to a lack of available officials, Tuesday's (March 13) Girls Water Polo Game against Bonney Lake/Sumner will be postponed to another date. Check this web site for the re-scheduled game time.
Hornets Win Three at Jamboree
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team traveled to Lakes High School, in Lakewood, WA on Saturday, March 10, and earned three wins at the South Sound Water Polo Jamboree. Each contest at the jamboree was half the length of a regular season game – two seven-minute periods.
The Hornets faced the Emerald Ridge Jaguars in their first game of the jamboree. The Hornets took a commanding 8-0 lead in the opening period, and finished with a 12-1 victory. Katie Larrea was the leading scorer, with five goals; Hannah Knniburgh, Annie Birklid, and Allie Larrea scored two goals each, and Haley Sonneson added a goal.
In Enumclaw's second contest, the Hornets beat Rogers 17-1 after holding a 12-0 advantage after one period. Katie Larrea again led all scorers, with five goals. Annie Birklid scored four, Allie Larrea scored three, Hannah Kinniburgh and Bella Davenport added two each, and Haley Sonneson scored one goal.
The Lady Hornets beat Puyallup 14-0 in their final game of the day. Enumclaw held a 4-0 lead after the first period before going on a 10-0 tear in the second period for the 14-0 shutout. Katie Larrea scored four goals in the win; Allie Larrea and Anie Birklid scored three goals each, Bailey Sexton scored two, and Hannah Kinniburgh and Bella Davenport scored one goal apiece. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister registered the shutout.
The Hornets played the tournament with only eight players eligible; all seven of the field players scored in the tournament.
The Hornets open league play on Tuesday at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center, hosting Bonney Lake/Sumner at 3:30.
The Hornets faced the Emerald Ridge Jaguars in their first game of the jamboree. The Hornets took a commanding 8-0 lead in the opening period, and finished with a 12-1 victory. Katie Larrea was the leading scorer, with five goals; Hannah Knniburgh, Annie Birklid, and Allie Larrea scored two goals each, and Haley Sonneson added a goal.
In Enumclaw's second contest, the Hornets beat Rogers 17-1 after holding a 12-0 advantage after one period. Katie Larrea again led all scorers, with five goals. Annie Birklid scored four, Allie Larrea scored three, Hannah Kinniburgh and Bella Davenport added two each, and Haley Sonneson scored one goal.
The Lady Hornets beat Puyallup 14-0 in their final game of the day. Enumclaw held a 4-0 lead after the first period before going on a 10-0 tear in the second period for the 14-0 shutout. Katie Larrea scored four goals in the win; Allie Larrea and Anie Birklid scored three goals each, Bailey Sexton scored two, and Hannah Kinniburgh and Bella Davenport scored one goal apiece. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister registered the shutout.
The Hornets played the tournament with only eight players eligible; all seven of the field players scored in the tournament.
The Hornets open league play on Tuesday at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center, hosting Bonney Lake/Sumner at 3:30.
Big Events Coming to King County Aquatic Center
The King County Aquatic Center, in Federal Way, WA, will be hosting several important events over the next several weeks.
On February 17 & 18, KCAC will host the WIAA Boys State Swim and Dive Championships. Several Hornet swimmers will represent Enumclaw at the event.
A month later, on March 22-24, KCAC will host the NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships.
Later this Summer, the USA Olympic Trials in Diving will be held at KCAC, from June 17-24.
On February 17 & 18, KCAC will host the WIAA Boys State Swim and Dive Championships. Several Hornet swimmers will represent Enumclaw at the event.
A month later, on March 22-24, KCAC will host the NCAA Swimming & Diving Championships.
Later this Summer, the USA Olympic Trials in Diving will be held at KCAC, from June 17-24.
2012 Girls Schedule Posted
Enumclaw High School has posted the schedule for the Hornets 2012 girls water polo season, starting with the first practice on February 27.
The Lady Hornets will play 12 league games against Auburn, Auburn Mountainview, Auburn Riverside, Bonney Lake/Sumner, Kentridge/Kentlake, and Peninsula. The Hornets will also play in two mid-season tournaments, at Lakes High School and Auburn High School, and will play non-league games against Puyallup, Curtis, and Gig Harbor.
The season will conclude with a State tournament at Curtis High School on May 19.
The Lady Hornets will play 12 league games against Auburn, Auburn Mountainview, Auburn Riverside, Bonney Lake/Sumner, Kentridge/Kentlake, and Peninsula. The Hornets will also play in two mid-season tournaments, at Lakes High School and Auburn High School, and will play non-league games against Puyallup, Curtis, and Gig Harbor.
The season will conclude with a State tournament at Curtis High School on May 19.
CWPA Releases 2012 Women's Collegiate Club Northwest Division Schedule
The Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) has released the schedule of games for the 2012 Women's National Collegiate Club Northwest Division.
Comprised of Central Washington University, Oregon State University, Portland State University, Seattle University, University of Oregon "A", University of Oregon "B", University of Portland, University of Washington and Western Washington University, the division will feature two regular season tournaments prior to the division championship event on April 14-15 at Central Washington.
Competition begins on February 11-12 at Woodburn Aquatic Center in Woodburn, Ore. as the teams will clash in an 18-game tournament before the regular season concludes on March 3-4 at Central Washington in Ellensburg, Wash. with another 18-game event.
The regular season competition will set the field for the division championship as the teams will converge on Central Washington a month later for a 15-game tournament to determine which program advances to the National Collegiate Club Championship tournament at Florida State University on May 4-6 in Tallahassee, Fla.
In the history of the division, Oregon has been the dominant force recently by capturing seven consecutive championships (2005-to-2011) and eight-of-14 crowns since the division began in 1998. Overall, only three teams have captured a Northwest Division title as Washington (1998-to-2001, 2003) and former club program Simon Fraser University (2004) join the Ducks of Oregon with championship plaques. In addition, four programs have reached the division title game as Oregon (2001, 2002, 2005-to-2011), Washington (1998-to-2009), Simon Fraser (1998, 1999, 2003, 2004) and Oregon State (2000, 2010, 2011) have combined for the 28 championship game berths.
For detailed game schedules, click here.
Tony Azevedo Offers Clinic in Tacoma
Tacoma’s Puget Sound Polo Club will host Tony Azevedo’s Water Polo Clinic on Sunday, January 29, at Curtis High School, in University Place. The clinic will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and costs $150. It is available to both male and female high school athletes.
Azevedo is regarded as the top water polo player in the world. He has been a member of Team USA since he was 18 years old and was a member of Olympic Teams in Sydney (2000), Athens (2004) and Beijing (2008). Tony will appear in his fourth Olympics this summer at the London Games. A four-time collegiate player of the year (2001-04), he set the school-record for scoring as a Stanford Cardinal with 332 goals. While still in college, Men's Journal named Tony the world's seventh-best athlete in 2003. Since graduating from Stanford, he has been named the U.S. Olympic Committee's Player of the Year three times and is currently playing professional water polo in Montenegro.
Also appearing with Azevedo will be Jake Kinne, a native Oregonian who played collegiate water polo at Long Beach State, and professionally in Europe. Kinne now coaches high school water polo in Oregon.
This is a great opportunity for high school athletes to train with and learn from two of the best water polo players in the world. Clinics like this are rarely available in the area, and usually require the time and expense of traveling to California.
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