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Hornets Beat Stadium, Claim 11th Place; Curtis Crowned WA State Champion
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team played their last game of the season on Saturday, and beat the Stadium Tigers 8-4 to take 11th place in the State championships.
Senior Bella Davenport and junior Megan Lesmeister each scored three goals in the game. Lesmeister stepped out of the goal for the game's second half to add to the Hornet's offensive firepower. Sophomore Hayley Sonneson scored one in the first half, and filled in as goalkeeper during the second half. Freshman Anna Davenport also scored a goal for Enumclaw.
In the championship game, the Curtis Vikings beat three-time defending State champion Gig Harbor 4-3 to claim the State title.
Saturday's Final Results:
Curtis 10, Newport 3
Gig Harbor 16, Auburn Mountainview 4
Enumclaw 8, Stadium 4
Wilson 8, Auburn Riverside 4
Lakes 7, Puyallup 4
Mercer Island 15, Bainbridge Island 6
Newport 7, Auburn Mountainview 3
Curtis 4, Gig Harbor 3
Final State Standings:
1. Curtis
2. Gig Harbor
3. Newport
4. Auburn Mountainview
5. Mercer Island
6. Bainbridge Island
7. Lakes
8. Puyallup
9. Wilson
10. Auburn Riverside
11. Enumclaw
12. Stadium
Senior Bella Davenport and junior Megan Lesmeister each scored three goals in the game. Lesmeister stepped out of the goal for the game's second half to add to the Hornet's offensive firepower. Sophomore Hayley Sonneson scored one in the first half, and filled in as goalkeeper during the second half. Freshman Anna Davenport also scored a goal for Enumclaw.
In the championship game, the Curtis Vikings beat three-time defending State champion Gig Harbor 4-3 to claim the State title.
Saturday's Final Results:
Curtis 10, Newport 3
Gig Harbor 16, Auburn Mountainview 4
Enumclaw 8, Stadium 4
Wilson 8, Auburn Riverside 4
Lakes 7, Puyallup 4
Mercer Island 15, Bainbridge Island 6
Newport 7, Auburn Mountainview 3
Curtis 4, Gig Harbor 3
Final State Standings:
1. Curtis
2. Gig Harbor
3. Newport
4. Auburn Mountainview
5. Mercer Island
6. Bainbridge Island
7. Lakes
8. Puyallup
9. Wilson
10. Auburn Riverside
11. Enumclaw
12. Stadium
Auburn Mountainview, Three Others, Advance to State Semi-Finals
Four teams advanced to the semi-finals of the Washington State Water Polo Championships after Friday's play. Curtis will face Newport in Saturday's first game, at 8:00 a.m., and Auburn Mountainview will play three-time defending State Champion Gig Harbor in the second semi-final game at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.
The Enumclaw Hornets will face Stadium at 11:00 a.m. for 11th and 12th place.
All of Saturday's games will be played at Curtis High School, in University Place, WA.
Friday's results:
Curtis 16, Lakes 3
Newport 5, Mercer Island 3
Auburn Mountainview 14, Bainbridge Island 9
Gig Harbor 20, Puyallup 1
Mercer Island 12, Lakes 3
Bainbridge 9, Puyallup 3
Saturday's games (at Curtis HS)
Game 21 8:00 Curtis vs. Newport
Game 22 9:30 Mountainview vs. Gig Harbor
Game 23 11:00 Stadium vs. Enumclaw (11th/12th)
Game 24 12:30 Riverside vs. Wilson (9th/10th)
Game 25 2:00 Lakes vs. Puyallup (7th/8th)
Game 26 3:30 Mercer Island vs. Bainbridge (5th/6th)
Game 27 5:00 Loser 21 vs. Loser 22 (3rd/4th)
Game 28 6:30 Winner 21 vs. Winner 22 (1st/2nd)
The Enumclaw Hornets will face Stadium at 11:00 a.m. for 11th and 12th place.
All of Saturday's games will be played at Curtis High School, in University Place, WA.
Friday's results:
Curtis 16, Lakes 3
Newport 5, Mercer Island 3
Auburn Mountainview 14, Bainbridge Island 9
Gig Harbor 20, Puyallup 1
Mercer Island 12, Lakes 3
Bainbridge 9, Puyallup 3
Saturday's games (at Curtis HS)
Game 21 8:00 Curtis vs. Newport
Game 22 9:30 Mountainview vs. Gig Harbor
Game 23 11:00 Stadium vs. Enumclaw (11th/12th)
Game 24 12:30 Riverside vs. Wilson (9th/10th)
Game 25 2:00 Lakes vs. Puyallup (7th/8th)
Game 26 3:30 Mercer Island vs. Bainbridge (5th/6th)
Game 27 5:00 Loser 21 vs. Loser 22 (3rd/4th)
Game 28 6:30 Winner 21 vs. Winner 22 (1st/2nd)
Wilson Beats Enumclaw in Consolation Round
The Wilson Rams beat the Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team in the first round of consolation games of the Washington State Water Polo Tournament on Thursday, at Lakes High School.
The two teams played even through much of the game, with the score tied 3-3 at halftime, and 7-7 with less than two minutes left, but Wilson scored twice in the last minute to clinch the win over the young Hornet squad.
Megan Lesmeister scored three goals for the Hornets, all in the final quarter. Senior Bella Davenport and sophomore Bailey Secton each scored two.
The Hornets will face Stadium at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday to determine 11th and 12th place in State.
The two teams played even through much of the game, with the score tied 3-3 at halftime, and 7-7 with less than two minutes left, but Wilson scored twice in the last minute to clinch the win over the young Hornet squad.
Megan Lesmeister scored three goals for the Hornets, all in the final quarter. Senior Bella Davenport and sophomore Bailey Secton each scored two.
The Hornets will face Stadium at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday to determine 11th and 12th place in State.
Hornets Lose in Opening Round of State
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team lost two games in the opening round of the State Water Polo Tournament on Wednesday, May 15 at Lakes High School
The Hornets lost their first game, to Bainbridge Island, 10-6. Scoring for Enumclaw:
Hayley Sonneson – 2
Bella Davenport – 2
Anna Davenport – 1
Bailey Sexton – 1
In their second game, Enumclaw lost to the three-time defending State champion Gig Harbor Tides, 14-3. Scoring for Enumclaw:
Sierra Clough – 2
Bailey Sexton – 1
The Hornets now fall into the consolation games, to determine 9th-12th in State. Enumclaw faces Wilson on Thursday, at 7:30, at Lakes High School, in Lakewood, WA.
The Hornets will play their final game of the season on Saturday, May 18, at Curtis High School, in University Place, WA. Game time will be 11:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. and will be against either Stadium or Auburn Riverside.
The Hornets lost their first game, to Bainbridge Island, 10-6. Scoring for Enumclaw:
Hayley Sonneson – 2
Bella Davenport – 2
Anna Davenport – 1
Bailey Sexton – 1
In their second game, Enumclaw lost to the three-time defending State champion Gig Harbor Tides, 14-3. Scoring for Enumclaw:
Sierra Clough – 2
Bailey Sexton – 1
The Hornets now fall into the consolation games, to determine 9th-12th in State. Enumclaw faces Wilson on Thursday, at 7:30, at Lakes High School, in Lakewood, WA.
The Hornets will play their final game of the season on Saturday, May 18, at Curtis High School, in University Place, WA. Game time will be 11:00 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. and will be against either Stadium or Auburn Riverside.
Wild Card Results
Four more girls water polo teams advance to the State Water Polo Tournament as a result of Wild Card games played on Friday and Saturday. Puyallup, Bainbridge Island, Auburn Riverside, and Stadium have earned berths at Wednesday's opening round of the State tournament. Groupings will be announced on Monday, but Enumclaw will face Bainbridge Island at 5:20 on Wednesday and Gig Harbor at 7:40; both games will be held at Lakes High School, in Lakewood, WA.
Wild Card Results:
Friday, May 10
4:00 Puyallup 10, Bellevue 6
5:15 Bainbridge Island 10, Emerald Ridge 5
6:30 Auburn Riverside 10, Peninsula 7
7:45 Stadium 19, Auburn 1
Saturday, May 11
8:00 Puyallup 10, Peninsula 1
9:15 Stadium 12, Emerald Ridge 10
10:30 Auburn Riverside 9, Bellevue 6
11:45 Bainbridge Island 15, Auburn 2
1:00 Puyallup 6, Auburn Riverside 2
2:15 Emerald Ridge 16, Auburn 4
3:30 Bellevue 5, Peninsula 2
4:45 Bainbridge Island 12, Stadium 10
7:00 Auburn Riverside 6, Emerald Ridge 5
8:15 Stadium 14, Bellevue 7
Wild Card Results:
Friday, May 10
4:00 Puyallup 10, Bellevue 6
5:15 Bainbridge Island 10, Emerald Ridge 5
6:30 Auburn Riverside 10, Peninsula 7
7:45 Stadium 19, Auburn 1
Saturday, May 11
8:00 Puyallup 10, Peninsula 1
9:15 Stadium 12, Emerald Ridge 10
10:30 Auburn Riverside 9, Bellevue 6
11:45 Bainbridge Island 15, Auburn 2
1:00 Puyallup 6, Auburn Riverside 2
2:15 Emerald Ridge 16, Auburn 4
3:30 Bellevue 5, Peninsula 2
4:45 Bainbridge Island 12, Stadium 10
7:00 Auburn Riverside 6, Emerald Ridge 5
8:15 Stadium 14, Bellevue 7
Hornets Beat Puyallup 8-6 on Senior Night
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team hosted their last home game of the season on Wednesday, and celebrated senior Bella Davenport's last home game as a Hornet with an 8-6 win over the Puyallup Vikings. Davenport led all scorers with four goals.
Davenport and the Hornets will continue play next week, as they advance to the State tournament, held May 15-18 at Lakes High School in Lakewood, and Curtis High School, in University Place.
Wednesday's game featured two strong defenses – the Hornets held Puyallup scoreless for over 10 minutes, and the Vikings frustrated Enumclaw into six turnovers in the opening period. The Hornets managed to score twice in the first quarter, on goals by Hayley Sonneson and Bella Davenport for a 2-0 Hornet lead. Both teams scored a single goal in the second quarter; one by Viking Kirtsin Powers, and one by Enumclaw's Bella Davenport.
Little sister Anna Davenport scored the first goal of the third quarter for the Hornets, and Hayley Sonneson scored again in the final minute of the quarter. Vikings Amy Kiuchi and Natalie Beck also scored, for a 5-3 Enumclaw advantage going into the final frame.
The teams traded goals through the final quarter, with each team scoring three, for the final 8-6 Hornet win.
Bella Davenport scored four for Enumclaw; Hayley Sonneson scored three, and Anna Davenport scored one. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister, back from her trip to the Junior Olympics Qualifier in Salem, OR, recorded ten saves and one assist.
For Puyallup, Amy Kiuchi scored two, and Nicole Berge, Kirstin Powers, Natalie Beck, and Halley Allem each scored one.
The Hornets finished their regular season with a 7-3 league record, and 11-9 overall record. Details for the State tournament will be posted next Monday night.
Davenport and the Hornets will continue play next week, as they advance to the State tournament, held May 15-18 at Lakes High School in Lakewood, and Curtis High School, in University Place.
Wednesday's game featured two strong defenses – the Hornets held Puyallup scoreless for over 10 minutes, and the Vikings frustrated Enumclaw into six turnovers in the opening period. The Hornets managed to score twice in the first quarter, on goals by Hayley Sonneson and Bella Davenport for a 2-0 Hornet lead. Both teams scored a single goal in the second quarter; one by Viking Kirtsin Powers, and one by Enumclaw's Bella Davenport.
Little sister Anna Davenport scored the first goal of the third quarter for the Hornets, and Hayley Sonneson scored again in the final minute of the quarter. Vikings Amy Kiuchi and Natalie Beck also scored, for a 5-3 Enumclaw advantage going into the final frame.
The teams traded goals through the final quarter, with each team scoring three, for the final 8-6 Hornet win.
Bella Davenport scored four for Enumclaw; Hayley Sonneson scored three, and Anna Davenport scored one. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister, back from her trip to the Junior Olympics Qualifier in Salem, OR, recorded ten saves and one assist.
For Puyallup, Amy Kiuchi scored two, and Nicole Berge, Kirstin Powers, Natalie Beck, and Halley Allem each scored one.
The Hornets finished their regular season with a 7-3 league record, and 11-9 overall record. Details for the State tournament will be posted next Monday night.
State Time & Place Set
The Hornets have been seeded in Group C in the opening round of Group play, held next Wednesday, May 15, and will play Wednesday's games at Lakes High School, in Lakewood, WA. They will play a Wild Card team at 5:20, and the three-time defending State Champion Gig Harbor Tides at 7:40. Their Wild Card opponent will be one of either Puyallup, Emerald Ridge, Bainbridge Island, Bellevue, Stadium, or Peninsula, and will be determined by play at this weekend's Wild Card Tournament, held at Lakes High School.
If the Hornets place in the top two of their group, they will advance to quarter-final action on Friday, May 17, at Curtis High School, in University Place, WA. A third place finish in their group would send the Hornets to a consolation game on Thursday, May 16, at Lakes High School.
All of the 12 teams advancing to the State tournament will play at least one game on the final day – Saturday, May 18 – at Curtis High School.
This is the eighth consecutive year that Enumclaw has advanced a girls water polo team to the State tournament. Last year the Hornets finished third at State.
VanHoof Commits to Pacific Lutheran
Enumclaw High School senior swimmer and water polo player Bennon VanHoof signed
his National Letter of Intent to swim at Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma,
WA) last week.
VanHoof earned four varsity
letters with the EHS Swim & Dive Team and four with the EHS Water Polo
Team. He also holds the current
Enumclaw High School swimming record in the 100-yard breaststroke, at 59.81.
VanHoof initially broke the school
breaststroke record as a freshman, with a time of 1:01.78. He continued to break his own record
each year, swimming 1:01.38 as a sophomore, and 1:00.20 as a junior, before
setting the current record of 59.81 during his senior year.
Also during his senior year,
VanHoof was awarded the EHS Swim & Dive Team Coaches’ Award and the team’s
Tin Man Award, given to teammates who swim a District time in each event.
In water polo, VanHoof earned his
team’s Most Valuable Offensive Player Award as a junior and senior, and was
team captain both years. He also
earned First Team All League honors as a junior and senior, and All State
Honorable Mention during his senior season.
He has competed year-round with
the local swim club, Rainier Foothills Swim Team (RFST), for 11 years, and
works as a lifeguard at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
VanHoof will graduate from
Enumclaw High School in June. He
plans on studying Sociology at Pacific Lutheran University.
Hornets Finish League Play With 12-5 Win Over Kentridge
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team finished league play on Friday with a 12-5 win over Kentridge at the Covington Aquatic Center. The Hornets finish with a 7-3 league record, and currently are 10-9 overall. Enumclaw hosts Puyallup for both teams' final game of the regular season on Wednesday, May 8, at 7:30.
In Friday's game, the Hornets scored on their first three possessions – Hayley Sonneson scored on a power play 30 seconds into the game, Anna Davenport scored on the next possession 32 seconds later, and Bella Davenport scored on the Hornets' third possession 42 seconds later. Brandi Meneghini added a fourth Hornet goal on another power play with 2:56 left in the period, to give Enumclaw a 4-1 lead after the first quarter.
The Hornets kept scoring in the second quarter, with Bella Davenport scoring three more, and Bailey Sexton, Kate Braun, and Sierra Clough each scoring one. Enumclaw led 10-1 at halftime.
Bella Davenport and Clough each scored again in the third, and Kentridge added two goals by Summer Rosengren, and one by Lyndsey Greene, giving Enumclaw a 12-4 advantage going into the final period.
Kentridge's Briana Johnson scored the lone goal in the final quarter, for the 12-5 final score.
Seven Hornets scored in the win, led by Bella Davenport's five goals. Freshman Sierra Clough scored two, and Bailey Sexton, Hayley Sonneson, and freshmen Anna Davenport, Kate Braun, and Brandi Meneghini scored one apiece.
Freshmen Lauren Pratt and Brandi Menghini split time in the goal. Pratt had seven saves in two quarters of play; Menghini had eight saves in her two quarters in the cage.
The Hornets have qualified for the State tournament for the eighth consecutive year. State tournament play begins on Wednesday, May 15 at Rogers High School in Puyallup, and Lakes High School in Lakewood.
In Friday's game, the Hornets scored on their first three possessions – Hayley Sonneson scored on a power play 30 seconds into the game, Anna Davenport scored on the next possession 32 seconds later, and Bella Davenport scored on the Hornets' third possession 42 seconds later. Brandi Meneghini added a fourth Hornet goal on another power play with 2:56 left in the period, to give Enumclaw a 4-1 lead after the first quarter.
The Hornets kept scoring in the second quarter, with Bella Davenport scoring three more, and Bailey Sexton, Kate Braun, and Sierra Clough each scoring one. Enumclaw led 10-1 at halftime.
Bella Davenport and Clough each scored again in the third, and Kentridge added two goals by Summer Rosengren, and one by Lyndsey Greene, giving Enumclaw a 12-4 advantage going into the final period.
Kentridge's Briana Johnson scored the lone goal in the final quarter, for the 12-5 final score.
Seven Hornets scored in the win, led by Bella Davenport's five goals. Freshman Sierra Clough scored two, and Bailey Sexton, Hayley Sonneson, and freshmen Anna Davenport, Kate Braun, and Brandi Meneghini scored one apiece.
Freshmen Lauren Pratt and Brandi Menghini split time in the goal. Pratt had seven saves in two quarters of play; Menghini had eight saves in her two quarters in the cage.
The Hornets have qualified for the State tournament for the eighth consecutive year. State tournament play begins on Wednesday, May 15 at Rogers High School in Puyallup, and Lakes High School in Lakewood.
Hornets Clinch Berth at State with 11-4 Win Over Bonney Lake/Sumner
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| photo courtesy Brenda Sexton |
The Hornets scored early, with sophomore Hayley Sonneson scoring on a penalty shot 18 second into the game. Senior Bella Davenport, and sophomore Bailey Sexton added a goal each, along with Sonneson scoring again in the first quarter, for a 4-0 Hornet advantage after the first seven minutes.
Sexton added another goal on the second quarter sprint, and Sonneson scored two more, for a 7-0 Enumclaw lead at halftime. The Hornets held their opposition scoreless for another two and a half minutes when Nicole Miller scored the first goal for Bonney Lake/Sumner. Madi Woodall and Bella Davenport each added a goal in the third, for a 9-1 lead going into the final quarter.
Miller added three more for the Spanthers in the final period, but Megan Lesmeister and Sonneson each scored for the Hornets, for the final 11-4 score.
Sonneson led all scorers with five goals, Davenport and Sexton scored two each, and Lesmeister and Woodall scored one apiece. Lesmeister shared time in the goal with Lauren Pratt and Brandi Meneghini; Lesmeister had 12 saves in the first two periods, Meneghini had four in the third period, and Pratt had one in the fourth.
The win improved the Hornets league record to 6-3, 9-9 overall.
The Hornets travel to the Covington Pool on Friday to play Kentridge in the team's final league game of the season. Enumclaw hosts Puyallup next Wednesday for their final regular season game.
The State tournament starts on Wednesday, May 15 at Rogers High School in Puyallup and Lakes High School in Lakewood.
Hornets Return from Spring Beak with Win Over Stadium
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| photo courtesy Brenda Sexton |
The game started out fast, with Hornet Hayley Sonneson scoring 16 seconds into the game. Stadium's Megan Winje tied the game 12 seconds later, and the Tigers took a 2-1 lead two minutes into the period. Bailey Sexton scored one, and Megan Lesmeister added two, to give the Hornets a 5-4 advantage at the end of the opening period.
The second quarter was all Enumclaw, with the Hornets scoring five, and holding Stadium to a single goal, for a 10-5 Enumclaw lead at halftime. Both teams' defenses tightened during the third quarter, with the Hornets held scoreless and Stadium adding two goals.
Stadium scored quickly in the final quarter, when Nonie-Ann Grant scored on a penalty shot 19 seconds into the quarter to bring the Tigers within two of the Hornets, 8-10. The two teams traded goals through the first three minutes of the final period, until Stadium's Amber Longrie scored with 3:21 left in the game to give the Tigers a 12-11 lead.
Freshman Grace Sales scrambled to score from the left post with 2:54 left to tie the game, and Bella Davenport canned a lob from the right side, to give the Hornets a 13-12 lead with 1:45 left. Stadium's Longrie scored with 1:32 to tie it up, but Davenport scored again with 56 seconds left for the win.
Bella Davenport and Megan Lesmeister each scored four goals for the Hornets. Bailey Sexton added three, Hayley Sonneson scored two, and Grace Sales scored one.
Goalkeeping duties were shared between Lauren Pratt and Megan Lesmeister; Pratt had seven saves, and Lesmeister had four.
The Hornets host Bonney Lake/Sumner on Thursday at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center. Game time is 7:30.
Davenport Signs Letter of Intent
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| Bella Davenport (center) signs her Letter of Intent to swim at Alderson-Broaddus College on Tuesday, surrounded by father Kirk (left), sister Anna (second from left), and mother Dana (right). Photo courtesy Brenda Sexton |
Enumclaw High School senior
swimmer and water polo player Isabella Davenport signed her National Letter of
Intent to swim at Alderson-Broaddus College on Tuesday, April 30.
Overlooking the picturesque Tygart
River Valley in Philippi, West Virginia, Alderson-Broaddus College has been
providing a quality education for its students for 140 years. Deeply rooted in the liberal arts,
Alderson-Broaddus College is a health-related and professional educational
institution. Alderson-Broaddus College is affiliated with the American Baptist
Churches, USA, and the West Virginia Baptist Convention.
Davenport earned four varsity
letters with the EHS Swim & Dive Team and three with the EHS Water Polo
Team. She also holds the Enumclaw
High School swimming record in the 100-yard breaststroke, at 1:09.89.
Davenport was awarded the EHS Swim
& Dive Team 110% Award and Most Inspirational Swimmer Award during her
senior season, and earned the Coaches’ Award as a sophomore. In water polo she earned All League
Honorable Mention honors as a junior.
She also competes year-round with
the local swim club, Rainier Foothills Swim Team (RFST), and works as a
lifeguard at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
As a Running Start student,
Davenport will graduate from Enumclaw High School in June with an AA degree
from Green River Community College.
She plans on studying Nursing at Alderson-Broaddus College.
Davenport is the daughter of Kirk
and Dana Davenport, of Enumclaw, WA.
Hornets Drop Out of Auburn Tournament April 19 & 20
Due to schedule conflicts, the Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team will not be participating in this year's Auburn School District Water Polo Tournament, held April 19 and 20. The tournament takes place during the weekend before Enumclaw's Spring Break, and many of the Hornet athletes won't be available.
The team will practice during Spring Break, at their usual time, 3:00-4:30, but only on Monday, April 22, Tuesday, April 23, and Thursday, April 25.
The Hornets will still take part in the Puget Sound Polo Tournament, held next weekend, April 12 and 13, at Lakes High School, in Lakewood, WA.
The team will practice during Spring Break, at their usual time, 3:00-4:30, but only on Monday, April 22, Tuesday, April 23, and Thursday, April 25.
The Hornets will still take part in the Puget Sound Polo Tournament, held next weekend, April 12 and 13, at Lakes High School, in Lakewood, WA.
Enumclaw Beats Auburn Riverside 6-2
The Enumclaw Girls Water Polo Team strengthened their hold on second place in the East Division with a 6-2 win over the visiting Auburn Riverside Ravens on Thursday. The Hornets improved their league record to 5-3 while delivering the Ravens their fourth league loss; the Hornets are 6-4 overall.
The game was a defensive struggle throughout, but especially in the first half. The lone first half goal was knocked in by Hornet freshman Lauren Pratt with 1:35 left in the first quarter. The Hornets clung to a 1-0 advantage until late in the third period when Hayley Sonneson and Anna Davenport each scored, to give Enumclaw a 3-0 lead with 1:57 left in the third period. Raven Kamlyn Swanson put Auburn Riverside on the board 18 second later to pull the Ravens within two.
The Hornets added goals by Pratt, Bella Davenport, and Sonneson early in the final period; Kari Swanson scored for Riverside with 1:29 remaining for the final 6-2 score.
Hayley Sonneson and Lauren Pratt scored two goals each for Enumclaw; Anna and Bella Davenport scored one apiece. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister pulled in 16 saves.
The Hornets host three-time defending State Champion Gig Harbor on Tuesday at 7:30.
The game was a defensive struggle throughout, but especially in the first half. The lone first half goal was knocked in by Hornet freshman Lauren Pratt with 1:35 left in the first quarter. The Hornets clung to a 1-0 advantage until late in the third period when Hayley Sonneson and Anna Davenport each scored, to give Enumclaw a 3-0 lead with 1:57 left in the third period. Raven Kamlyn Swanson put Auburn Riverside on the board 18 second later to pull the Ravens within two.
The Hornets added goals by Pratt, Bella Davenport, and Sonneson early in the final period; Kari Swanson scored for Riverside with 1:29 remaining for the final 6-2 score.
Hayley Sonneson and Lauren Pratt scored two goals each for Enumclaw; Anna and Bella Davenport scored one apiece. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister pulled in 16 saves.
The Hornets host three-time defending State Champion Gig Harbor on Tuesday at 7:30.
Enumclaw 7, Rogers 2
The Enumclaw Girls Water Polo Team beat Rogers, 7-2, at the Rogers Pool on Saturday, March 23 in a non-league contest.
Bailey Sexton led all scorers with three goals. Sophomore Hayley Sonneson and freshman Grace Sales each scored two for the Hornets. Junior goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister had 13 saves for Enumclaw.
For Rogers, Beau Keldenhouse and Miranda Barkley each scored one.
The Hornets travel to Sumner on Tuesday to take on Bonney Lake/Sumner; game time is scheduled for 3:15.
The Hornets are no 3-1 in league play, 4-2 overall.
Bailey Sexton led all scorers with three goals. Sophomore Hayley Sonneson and freshman Grace Sales each scored two for the Hornets. Junior goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister had 13 saves for Enumclaw.
For Rogers, Beau Keldenhouse and Miranda Barkley each scored one.
The Hornets travel to Sumner on Tuesday to take on Bonney Lake/Sumner; game time is scheduled for 3:15.
The Hornets are no 3-1 in league play, 4-2 overall.
Hornets Beat Kentridge/Kentwood 9-2
The EHS Girls Water Polo Team beat the visiting Kentridge/Kentwood team 9-2 on Thursday at the Enumclaw Pool.
Both teams started slowly, scoreless after five minutes. Freshman Grace Sales scored her first goal of the season to put Enumclaw ahead 1-0 late in the first quarter. The Hornets came to life in the second quarter – Hayley Sonneson scored in the first minute of the quarter; Bailey Sexton scored three goals in less than a minute, and freshman Anna Daventport and goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister each scored in the final three minutes of the half.
Sonneson added two goals in the third quarter, to put the Hornets ahead 9-0. Katie Bliden and Haleigh Burton each scored for Kentridge/Kentwood in the final period.
Sonneson and Sexton each tallied three goals for the Hornets, Sales, Anna Davenport, and Lesmeister each scored one. Lesmeister gathered 10 saves.
The Hornets are now 3-1 in league play, and travel to Puyallup on Saturday for a non-league game against Rogers
Both teams started slowly, scoreless after five minutes. Freshman Grace Sales scored her first goal of the season to put Enumclaw ahead 1-0 late in the first quarter. The Hornets came to life in the second quarter – Hayley Sonneson scored in the first minute of the quarter; Bailey Sexton scored three goals in less than a minute, and freshman Anna Daventport and goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister each scored in the final three minutes of the half.
Sonneson added two goals in the third quarter, to put the Hornets ahead 9-0. Katie Bliden and Haleigh Burton each scored for Kentridge/Kentwood in the final period.
Sonneson and Sexton each tallied three goals for the Hornets, Sales, Anna Davenport, and Lesmeister each scored one. Lesmeister gathered 10 saves.
The Hornets are now 3-1 in league play, and travel to Puyallup on Saturday for a non-league game against Rogers
Hornet Win Improves League Record to 2-1
Senior Bella Davenport scored first for the Hornets, two minutes into the opening period. The Ravens rallied to take a 3-1 lead at the end of the quarter, and a 6-1 advantage midway through the second quarter. But Hornet sophomore Hayley Sonneson scored five goals in the last 3:16 of the second quarter, to bring Enumclaw within one of the home team, 7-6, at halftime.
Both teams scored one goal each in the third period, and the Ravens scored two early in the final period, for a three point advantage, 10-7, with 5:49 left in the game. The Hornets went back to work, holding the Ravens scoreless for the rest of the game, while adding five Hornet goals in the last five minutes, four by Sonneson, and one by Davenport. Junior Megan Lesmeister had 14 saves in the goal.
The Hornets improve their league record to 2-1, and host Kentridge on Thursday at the Enumclaw Pool. Game time is 7:30.
Hornets Lose Non-League Contest to Puyallup
Enumclaw's Girls Water Polo Team traveled to Puyallup on Friday for a non-league game against the Vikings and suffered a narrow 10-8 loss.
Puyallup took off to a 3-0 lead in the first half of the opening quarter, but the Hornets rallied to score two goals in the final 26 seconds of the quarter, to trail by one, 3-2, going into the second quarter. Enumclaw outscored Puyallup in the second quarter for a 7-6 Enumclaw lead at halftime. The Vikings caught up with Enumclaw for an 8-8 tie after three quarters, and Puyallup held the Hornets scoreless in the final quarter for the 10-8 final score.
Sophomore Hayley Sonneson scored four for Enumclaw, and Bailey Sexton and Bella Davenport each scored two.
Enumclaw travels to Auburn on Tuesday for a league game against Auburn Riverside
Puyallup took off to a 3-0 lead in the first half of the opening quarter, but the Hornets rallied to score two goals in the final 26 seconds of the quarter, to trail by one, 3-2, going into the second quarter. Enumclaw outscored Puyallup in the second quarter for a 7-6 Enumclaw lead at halftime. The Vikings caught up with Enumclaw for an 8-8 tie after three quarters, and Puyallup held the Hornets scoreless in the final quarter for the 10-8 final score.
Sophomore Hayley Sonneson scored four for Enumclaw, and Bailey Sexton and Bella Davenport each scored two.
Enumclaw travels to Auburn on Tuesday for a league game against Auburn Riverside
Enumclaw Beats Auburn for 1st Win of 2013
The EHS Girls Water Polo Team traveled to Auburn on Thursday, and came home with a 14-5 win over the Trojans, and the Hornets' first league win of the 2013 season.
The Trojans scored first, and increased their lead to 2-0 with three minutes remaining in the opening period, but the Hornets scored three goals in the final 1:21 of the first quarter (two by Bella Davenport, and one by Bailey Sexton)), to take a 3-2 advantage into the second quarter.
Sexton added two more, and Davenport and Madi Woodall each scored one in the second quarter, for a 7-3 Hornet lead at halftime. Sexton scored five more in the second half, and Hayley Sonneson added two goals in the final three minutes for the 14-5 final score.
Sexton led all scorers with eight goals, Davenport knocked in three, Sonneson scored two, and Woodall added one. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister had 14 saves.
The Hornets travel to Puyallup on Friday to face the Puyallup Vikings in a non-league contest.
The Trojans scored first, and increased their lead to 2-0 with three minutes remaining in the opening period, but the Hornets scored three goals in the final 1:21 of the first quarter (two by Bella Davenport, and one by Bailey Sexton)), to take a 3-2 advantage into the second quarter.
Sexton added two more, and Davenport and Madi Woodall each scored one in the second quarter, for a 7-3 Hornet lead at halftime. Sexton scored five more in the second half, and Hayley Sonneson added two goals in the final three minutes for the 14-5 final score.
Sexton led all scorers with eight goals, Davenport knocked in three, Sonneson scored two, and Woodall added one. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister had 14 saves.
The Hornets travel to Puyallup on Friday to face the Puyallup Vikings in a non-league contest.
Hornets Lose Season Opener to Mountainview
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team lost their season opener on Tuesday, March 12, to the Auburn Mountainview Lions, 18-2.
Savanna Warner was the game's high scorer, with eight goals for the Lions. Lion Avalon Lanz scored six, Taylor Lavine, two, and Sydney Hedrick and Lindsey Powers each scored one.
For the Hornets, Bailey Sexton and Hayley Sonneson each scored one.
The Hornets face the Auburn Trojans in Auburn on Thursday, and travel to Puyallup to take on the Puyallup Vikings on Friday.
Savanna Warner was the game's high scorer, with eight goals for the Lions. Lion Avalon Lanz scored six, Taylor Lavine, two, and Sydney Hedrick and Lindsey Powers each scored one.
For the Hornets, Bailey Sexton and Hayley Sonneson each scored one.
The Hornets face the Auburn Trojans in Auburn on Thursday, and travel to Puyallup to take on the Puyallup Vikings on Friday.
Puget Sound Polo Holding Tryouts for JO Teams
Puget Sound Polo will be holding open tryouts for their 16U and 18U girls water polo teams on Sunday, March 24, at Curtis High School, in University Place, WA.
Teams will be formed to compete at the 2013 Junior Olympics in Orange County, CA this summer.
Tryouts will consist of time trials, passing and shooting drills, and scrimmaging.
Registration will be at 2:45; tryouts will go from 3:00 to 4:30.
Teams will be formed to compete at the 2013 Junior Olympics in Orange County, CA this summer.
Tryouts will consist of time trials, passing and shooting drills, and scrimmaging.
Registration will be at 2:45; tryouts will go from 3:00 to 4:30.
Hornets Prepare for League Play
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team finished
their second week of practice with a trip to Edgeworks Climbing in Tacoma on
Friday, and a pre-season jamboree at Lakes High School in Lakewood on Saturday.
Hornet coaches gave their young squad a break from their
hard work in the water with a trip to the climbing gym in Tacoma, where the
girls had the opportunity to try some new skills.
On Saturday, the team traveled to Lakewood for the annual
Lakes jamboree. The Hornets went
1-3, losing to Roosevelt 5-10, beating Bellevue 15-0, and losing to Curtis 2-13
and Mercer Island 2-5.
Veterans Bella Davenport and Bailey Sexton scored three and
two goals, respectively, in the initial game. Against Bellevue, Davenport scored three, and Sexton, two,
while sophomore Hayley Sonneson added two. Freshman Anna Davenport led all scorers with five goals, and
three more freshmen – Lauren Pratt, Kate Braun, and Grace Sales – scored one
goal each.
Against Curtis and Mercer Island, Sexton and Bella Davenport
scored one apiece in each game.
This year’s Hornet squad has five returning players – senior
Bella Davenport, 2012 All League Honorable Mention; junior Megan Lesmeister,
2012 All League First Team and All State Second Team; and sophomores Bailey
Sexton, Hayley Sonneson, and Madi Woodall. Joining the veterans are freshmen Kate Braun, Sierra Clough,
Anna Davenport, Brandi Meneghini, Lauren Pratt, Grace Sales, and Megan
Wolgamot.
Coaches Bob Averill and Ken DeMan
enter their ninth year with the EHS girls, and are joined on the bench by
former Hornet and CWU water polo player Tia Thomasson.
“We’re excited about this team’s
potential. They’re young and
enthusiastic, and play well together.
It was great to see so many freshmen (four) scoring at the jamboree;
they’re catching on fast, and will keep improving as the season progresses,”
said coach Bob Averill.
The Hornets open league play at
home against Auburn Mountainview on Tuesday, March 12, and travel to Auburn on
Thursday, March 14 to face the Auburn Trojans.
Act Of Sportsmanship Gives Student Shot At Glory
A Texas teen has set the example of sportsmanship by unselfishly
surrendering the basketball to a developmentally disabled member of the
opposing team so he could score a point during a game. Mitchell Marcus
serves as the team manager for the basketball team at Coronado High
School in El Paso, Texas.
Because he struggles with a disability, he offers support to the coach and team but in a recent game the coach decided to let him suit up and get on the court to play against Franklin High School. The crowd cheered in support and even began chanting, 'Mitchell, Mitchell' when he began playing.
Despite the encouragement though, Mitchell struggled to make a shot.
After multiple attempts, he appeared frustrated.
In an act of exemplary sportsmanship, Franklin player Jonathon Montanez called out to Mitchell. Jonathon passed the ball to Mitchell and in a moment, Mitchell quickly turned toward the basket and was able to land the shot.
The crowd went wild with cheers and even stormed the court. Though it wasn't the game winning shot, Coronado was already ahead by 15 points, the incredible act by the opposing team did not go unnoticed.
'I was raised to treat others how you want to be treated,' Jonathon explained to CBS News about his action. 'I just though Mitchell deserved his chance, deserved his opportunity.'
Mitchell's mom was in the stands to witness the amazing moment and said, 'I think I'll cry about it for the rest of my life.'
'He wasn't going to be able to score, but I was hoping that he was happy that he was just put in the game,' Coronado Coach Peter Morales said about his decision to put Mitchell in the game. 'He's just an amazing person that our basketball team loves being around,' the coach added.
http://youtu.be/qGkSZJoBtro
Because he struggles with a disability, he offers support to the coach and team but in a recent game the coach decided to let him suit up and get on the court to play against Franklin High School. The crowd cheered in support and even began chanting, 'Mitchell, Mitchell' when he began playing.
Despite the encouragement though, Mitchell struggled to make a shot.
After multiple attempts, he appeared frustrated.
In an act of exemplary sportsmanship, Franklin player Jonathon Montanez called out to Mitchell. Jonathon passed the ball to Mitchell and in a moment, Mitchell quickly turned toward the basket and was able to land the shot.
The crowd went wild with cheers and even stormed the court. Though it wasn't the game winning shot, Coronado was already ahead by 15 points, the incredible act by the opposing team did not go unnoticed.
'I was raised to treat others how you want to be treated,' Jonathon explained to CBS News about his action. 'I just though Mitchell deserved his chance, deserved his opportunity.'
Mitchell's mom was in the stands to witness the amazing moment and said, 'I think I'll cry about it for the rest of my life.'
'He wasn't going to be able to score, but I was hoping that he was happy that he was just put in the game,' Coronado Coach Peter Morales said about his decision to put Mitchell in the game. 'He's just an amazing person that our basketball team loves being around,' the coach added.
http://youtu.be/qGkSZJoBtro
Hornets Will Tweet in 2013
Follow the Hornets on Twitter this year!
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team will post scores, schedule changes, and updates on Twitter this year. Follow the Hornets @EnumclawPolo.
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team will post scores, schedule changes, and updates on Twitter this year. Follow the Hornets @EnumclawPolo.
Water Polo Clinic at Auburn February 16 & 17
The Auburn Riverside Girls Water Polo Team will host a Spring Water Polo Camp prior to the start of girls water polo season, on February 16 & 17, at the Auburn Pool. The camp will be led by former Olympian Genai Kerr and costs $99. Space is limited to 35 athletes.
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