Spring means boys water polo season is back! How do some of our coaches feel their teams will do this season? Let’s find out!

*All coaches were contacted multiple times for this exercise. Their responses are below

School name: Kelvyn Park

Returning starters (name, class):
Ivan Patino, Sophomore
Iaen Duran, Sophomore

Returning non-starters (name, class):
Antoni Kraweic, Sophomore

Top newcomers (name, class):
David Adame, Freshman
Konnor McCracken, Freshman
Jonathan Figuerora, Freshman

Games to watch:

Amundsen
Jones College Prep

Coach’s season outlook:

Develop a competitive team for next year

School name: Lane Tech

Last Year’s Record: 17-10

Starters Returning: Liam Kendrick, Brayan Ruiz, David Sura, Elian Mejia, Alex Ivascu, Mason Hauser

Key Newcomers: Mateo Venegas, George Ivascu

Big Games: St. Ignatius and Whitney Young

Coaches Outlook: We have a strong set of returning players who are hungry to compete at a high level. They set a high standard of sportsmanship and dedication for their teammates who are new to the game so we can continue to grow the program. I am already very proud of them and excited to see what we can accomplish this season!

School name: Senn High School

Last season’s record: 8-7

Social media handle: senn_hs_aquatics

College commits: Tobias Zeeck committed to Wagner University 

Returning starters (name, class, position, stats):

Tobiaz Zeeck Sr., Driver, 107 goals last year

Daniel Ballard Sr., Attacker,

Emiliano De La Rosa Sr, Goalie,

David Cruiz-Guierez, Sr. Defense,

Eduardo Luna, Sr, Defender,

Obafemi Ibitoye Sr. Center

Returning non-starters (name, class, position):

Colin Murray Jr. Defender

Top newcomers (name, class, position):

Alex Gebel, Fr. Attacker

Games to watch: Amundsen, Taft, Leyden 

Coach’s season outlook: We are expecting a very strong and successful season. We are hoping to capture a conference title. and a deep playoff run. 

School name: Whitney Young

Last Year’s Record: 22-8

Starters Returning:

Luka Spasic

Ryan Choi

Miguel Pintor

Yahir Jimenez

Efren Leanos

Thomas Yu

Key Non-Starters Returning:

Noah Dawson

Ricky He

Paul Decaux

Noah Tennenbaum

Key Newcomers:

Ayrton Talwar

Big Games: Stevenson, Lyons and York

Coaches Outlook: Looking to build upon a fourth-place finish at state the previous season. All the boys are ready and excited to start the season and play great games.