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JV Boys Polo: One Last Splash
by Ryan Eshoff

Competing in WCAL water polo is no easy task. The JV boys team has fought hard in one of CCS’s toughest divisions. A productive preseason was preparation for WCAL play. Their opener against top-ranked Bellarmine was a battle, but the always-tough Bells persevered, 10-0. The team then had to battle traditional league powers Serra and Archbishop Mitty, stumbling 9-4 against the Padres and 18-1 against the Monarchs. While consistently showing improvement, the team nearly pulled out a victory over Saint Francis, with the Lancers prevailing 7-6. The Warriors fought hard, but came up just a goal short.

Freshman Jared Clapham led the team with his 8 goals, which is 5th in the league. Though Clapham is moving up to join the varsity squad, the team still feels positively about their future. From their showings of tremendous heart, there is no doubt the JV boys water polo team will continue to improve.