The EHS Girls Water Polo Team beat Bonney Lake/Sumner on Tuesday, April 12 at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center, 28-0. All Hornet field players scored, and freshman goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister registered her first shutout, and the first Hornet shutout since the 2006 season.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Ali Ballard and Hannah Kinniburgh, with four goals each; Erin Stucker, Alina VanRuff, and Bella Davenport with three each; Kelsey Sonneson, Annie Birklid, Allie Larrea, Katie Larrea, and Logann Erskine with two goals apiece, and Alexis Firlotte with one.
The Hornets travel to Auburn on Thursday to face Auburn Mountainview, in a game that could determine the league champion.
Hornets Extend Winning Streak to Four
The Enumclaw Girls Water Polo Team extended their winning streak to four with a 15-4 win over Rogers on Friday in Puyallup.
The visiting Hornets controlled the game from the beginning, and held Rogers scoreless until the final quarter. Enumclaw's squad managed 23 steals in the game, led by Erin Stucker's 11. Freshman goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister gathered eight saves in the win.
On offense, eight Hornets scored, led by Stucker, with four goals, Katie Larrea with three, Ali Ballard and Kelsey Sonneson with two each, and Hannah Kinniburgh, Allie Larrea, Annie Birklid, and Alexis Firlotte with one goal apiece. Firlotte also led the team in assists, with three.
The Hornets face defending State champion Gig Harbor on Tuesday, at the Tides' home pool. Game time is scheduled for 3:30.
The visiting Hornets controlled the game from the beginning, and held Rogers scoreless until the final quarter. Enumclaw's squad managed 23 steals in the game, led by Erin Stucker's 11. Freshman goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister gathered eight saves in the win.
On offense, eight Hornets scored, led by Stucker, with four goals, Katie Larrea with three, Ali Ballard and Kelsey Sonneson with two each, and Hannah Kinniburgh, Allie Larrea, Annie Birklid, and Alexis Firlotte with one goal apiece. Firlotte also led the team in assists, with three.
The Hornets face defending State champion Gig Harbor on Tuesday, at the Tides' home pool. Game time is scheduled for 3:30.
Enumclaw Improves to 3-1 in League Play
The EHS Girls Water Polo Team improved their league record to 3-1 with a convincing 20-4 win over the visiting Peninsula Seahawks on Thursday afternoon at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center.
The Hornets got off to a fast start, with a goal by center Annie Birklid 18 seconds into the game, and three goals in the next two minutes, by Ali Ballard, Erin Stucker, and Hannah Kinniburgh. By the end of the opening quarter, Enumclaw led 7-1.
Enumclaw got scores from all of their available field players, led by senior Ali Ballard and junior Hannah Kinniburgh, with thee goals each. Also scoring for the Hornets were Bella Davenport, Allie Larrea, Katie Larrea, Annie Birklid, and Alexis Firlotte with two goals apiece, and Kelsey Sonneson, Erin Stucker, Alina VanRuff, and Logann Erskine with one each.
The Lady Hornets travel to Puyallup on Friday to face Rogers, in a 3:30 contest.
The Hornets got off to a fast start, with a goal by center Annie Birklid 18 seconds into the game, and three goals in the next two minutes, by Ali Ballard, Erin Stucker, and Hannah Kinniburgh. By the end of the opening quarter, Enumclaw led 7-1.
Enumclaw got scores from all of their available field players, led by senior Ali Ballard and junior Hannah Kinniburgh, with thee goals each. Also scoring for the Hornets were Bella Davenport, Allie Larrea, Katie Larrea, Annie Birklid, and Alexis Firlotte with two goals apiece, and Kelsey Sonneson, Erin Stucker, Alina VanRuff, and Logann Erskine with one each.
The Lady Hornets travel to Puyallup on Friday to face Rogers, in a 3:30 contest.
Lady Hornets Beat Auburn Riverside 13-4
The Enumclaw High School Girls Water Polo Team improved their league record to 2-1 with a 13-4 win over Auburn Riverside at the Auburn Pool on Tuesday, March 22.
The Lady Hornets came out blazing, scoring five goals in the opening period, while their stingy defense held Auburn Riverside scoreless. In fact, Enumclaw's defense held the Ravens scoreless until 29 seconds into the third period, when Malia Mason scored. The Hornets had scored nine when Riverside threw in their first goal.
The two teams played even through the second half, with both teams adding four goals, for the 13-4 final.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Annie Birklid, with four goals, Ali Ballard with three, Hannah Kinniburgh with two, and Kelsey Sonneson, Erin Stucker, Alexis Firlotte, and Katie Larrea with one goal each. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister registered nine saves in the win.
The Hornets host Peninsula in another league game on Thursday, at 4:30.
The Lady Hornets came out blazing, scoring five goals in the opening period, while their stingy defense held Auburn Riverside scoreless. In fact, Enumclaw's defense held the Ravens scoreless until 29 seconds into the third period, when Malia Mason scored. The Hornets had scored nine when Riverside threw in their first goal.
The two teams played even through the second half, with both teams adding four goals, for the 13-4 final.
Scoring for Enumclaw were Annie Birklid, with four goals, Ali Ballard with three, Hannah Kinniburgh with two, and Kelsey Sonneson, Erin Stucker, Alexis Firlotte, and Katie Larrea with one goal each. Goalkeeper Megan Lesmeister registered nine saves in the win.
The Hornets host Peninsula in another league game on Thursday, at 4:30.
'Open Pool' Workouts Start at Enumclaw
The Enumclaw Aquatic Center and Enumclaw High School’s Water Polo Teams will be offering Open Pool water polo workouts this Spring, on Monday and Wednesday nights, from 8:00 to 9:30.
Water Polo workouts are intended for middle school and high school boys who are interested in joining the EHS Boys Water Polo Team. Workouts are supervised by EHS coaches, led by veteran high school players, and cost $3.50 each.
For more information contact coach Bob Averill at bobaverill@earthlink.net.
Wednesday, March 23 8-9:30 pm
Monday, March 28 8-9:30 pm
Wednesday, March 30 8-9:30 pm
Monday, April 4 8-9:30 pm
Wednesday, April 6 8-9:30 pm
Monday, April 11 8-9:30 pm
Wednesday, April 13 8-9:30 pm
Monday, April 18 8-9:30 pm
Wednesday, April 20 8-9:30 pm
Monday, April 25 8-9:30 pm
Wednesday, April 27 8-9:30 pm
Monday, May 2 8-9:30 pm
Wednesday, May 4 8-9:30 pm
Monday, May 9 8-9:30 pm
Wednesday, May 11 8-9:30 pm
Monday, May 16 8-9:30 pm
Wednesday, May 18 8-9:30 pm
Monday, May 23 8-9:30 pm
Wednesday, May 25 8-9:30 pm
Open Pool workouts will continue in the summer, as well as Enumclaw Water Polo Club practices. Follow http://enumclawpolo.blogspot.com/ for more information about upcoming water polo events.
Boys High School Water Polo Season starts on Monday, August 22, 2011.
Puget Sound Polo Starts Boys Spring Polo
Tacoma's Puget Sound Polo Club started Spring practices on March 8. Spring practice is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Wilson or Mount Tahoma High Schools and is open to all 7th-12th grade students who are interested in learning how to play water polo, or improving their water polo/swimming skills.
The Spring season is designed to introduce the sport of water polo to new athletes as well as continue the development of seasoned athletes. The Spring season is crucial for those athletes who would like to participate in Junior Olympics this Summer.
For more information click here, or check out pugetsoundpolo.com.
The Spring season is designed to introduce the sport of water polo to new athletes as well as continue the development of seasoned athletes. The Spring season is crucial for those athletes who would like to participate in Junior Olympics this Summer.
For more information click here, or check out pugetsoundpolo.com.
Enumclaw Gets First League Win
The Enumclaw Girls Water Polo Team got their first league win of the 2011 season with a 19-7 victory over the Auburn Trojans on Thursday, March 17.
Auburn got on the scoreboard first, scoring their first goal 92 seconds into the game, but Enumclaw responded with an Allie Larrea goal with three minutes left in the period, and an Erin Stucker goal with 33 seconds left in the opening period.
Stucker added three fast break goals in the second quarter, and Allie Larrea and Ali Ballard each added a goal, to give the Hornets a 7-3 advantage at halftime.
In the third period, Annie Birklid scored two goals, and Stucker, Alina VanRuff, Kelsey Sonneson, and Hannah Kinniburgh each scored a goal, to give Enumclaw a 13-4 lead going into the final period.
The Hornets added six in the final period – two from Katie Larrea, and one each by Allie Larrea, Alexis Firlotte, Kinniburgh, and Stucker.
Nine players scored for Enumclaw in the win, including Stucker with six goals, Birklid with three, Kinniburgh and Allie and Katie Larrea with two goals each, and Ballard, Sonneson, VanRuff, and Firlotte with one score apiece.
The Hornets are now 1-1 in league play, and 1-2 overall. They face Auburn Riverside in a 7:30 contest on Tuesday, March 22 at the Auburn Pool.
Auburn got on the scoreboard first, scoring their first goal 92 seconds into the game, but Enumclaw responded with an Allie Larrea goal with three minutes left in the period, and an Erin Stucker goal with 33 seconds left in the opening period.
Stucker added three fast break goals in the second quarter, and Allie Larrea and Ali Ballard each added a goal, to give the Hornets a 7-3 advantage at halftime.
In the third period, Annie Birklid scored two goals, and Stucker, Alina VanRuff, Kelsey Sonneson, and Hannah Kinniburgh each scored a goal, to give Enumclaw a 13-4 lead going into the final period.
The Hornets added six in the final period – two from Katie Larrea, and one each by Allie Larrea, Alexis Firlotte, Kinniburgh, and Stucker.
Nine players scored for Enumclaw in the win, including Stucker with six goals, Birklid with three, Kinniburgh and Allie and Katie Larrea with two goals each, and Ballard, Sonneson, VanRuff, and Firlotte with one score apiece.
The Hornets are now 1-1 in league play, and 1-2 overall. They face Auburn Riverside in a 7:30 contest on Tuesday, March 22 at the Auburn Pool.
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