Hornets Wrap Up Season with Awards Banquet

The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team ended their 2016 season with their annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 2 at the Enumclaw High School library.

The Hornets finished their season with a 24-8 record, an East Division title, and a seventh place finish at the 2016 Washington State Championship Tournament. This was Enumclaw's second consecutive East Division title, and 11th straight year advancing to the State Tournament.

Several Hornets earned individual honors, too. Seniors Anna Davenport, Hannah Simurdak, and Grace Sales were named to the First Team All-Division Team. Junior Grace Rich and sophomore Morgan Hall earned Second Team All-Division honors, and senior Lauren Pratt earned All-Division Honorable Mention. Hall also earned All State Tournament Honorable Mention.

The team also awarded team honors at the banquet, as voted on by the players. The Hornets recognized first-year junior Jordan Lawson as the Most Improved Player. Senior captain Grace Sales was awarded the 110% Award, and senior captain Brandi Meneghini was voted Most Inspirational Player. Senior Hannah Simurdak was voted Most Valuable Defensive Player, and senior captain Anna Davenport was named Most Valuable Offensive Player. Sophomore goalkeeper Morgan Hall claimed the Coaches' Award.

Congratulations, Hornets, on a great season!

Washington State Final Standings, All-State Teams

The Washington State Tournament concluded last Saturday, with the Gig Harbor Tides claiming the State Championship.

Washington State Final Results:
1. Gig Harbor
2. Curtis
3. Newport
4. Bellevue
5. Puyallup
6. Mercer Island
7. Enumclaw
8. Lakes

In addition, individual awards were announced after the Championship Game.

All Tournament Most Valuable Player
Alana Ponce - Gig Harbor

All Tournament Most Valuable Defensive Player
Mac Higgins - Curtis

All Tournament Goalie
Olivia Lott - Gig Harbor

Coach of the Year
Travis Braddock - Puyallup

1st All State Tournament Team
Alana Ponce - Gig Harbor
Olivia Lott - Gig Harbor
Sierra Coalson - Gig Harbor
Mac Higgins - Curtis
Hannah Redden - Curtis
Analise Nahlin - Newport
Morgan Baker - Bellevue

2nd All State Tournament Team
Lindsey Moon - Gig Harbor
Jenna Anderson - Gig Harbor
Quinn Freeby - Curtis
Katie Van Zonneveld - Curtis
Anatasia Bondorenko - Newport
Izzy Stroobandt - Newport
Alexis Taber - Bellevue

All State Tournament Honorable Mention
Kenzie Bailey - Gig Harbor
Dannell Idio - Curtis
Lailey Khatibloo - Newport
Maggie Ugelstad - Bellevue
Mackenzie Davidson - Puyallup
Aubrey McCready - Puyallup
Maddie Joy - Puyallup
Jacqui Li - Mercer Island
Davis Simmons - Mercer Island
Morgan Hall - Bellevue
Amber Hamil - Lakes

Summer Water Polo at the Enumclaw Pool

The Enumclaw Aquatic Center will have Open Pool Water Polo this Summer from 8:00-9:30 p.m. several nights during June and July. The workouts are open to all middle school and high school boys and girls who are interested in learning and practicing water polo skills in preparation for next year's high school water polo seasons.

For more information, contact EHS coach Bob Averill at enumclawpolo@gmail.com.