Girls waterpolo competes in Clovis West Central Valley Showdown
Contributed by Coach Grant East
–Girls polo played in the Clovis West Central Valley Showdown the first week of September, and played in the A division and placed 8th. The Bearcats opened up play against Redwood the Division 2 Central Section Champions from last year winning 9-3. The ladies then went on to play Clovis the Division 1 champions falling 13-2. On the second day of competition, the Bearcats fell to Cif division 1 runner-ups Sanger 7-4. For the last game of the tournament, the Bearcats played Righetti falling in sudden death overtime to go 1-3.
Tuesday the Bearcats played a league game against San Luis Obispo winning 19-2. MacKenzie Raymond and Emily Christian each scored 5 goals. Tatiana Smeltzer scored 4. Four other Bearcats scored the remaining goals.
Thursday the Bearcats played Pioneer Valley with a shutout Victory winning 13-0. 11 different Bearcats scored in the game.
The Lady Bearcats are now 10-4 (2-1 in the league). The Bearcats continue league on Tuesday against Righetti at Municipal. Game time is 5 p.m.