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.