MIHS Water Polo Encounters Choppy Island Waters

by Carol Gullstad  

Home team Boys Water Polo lost to Bainbridge Island last Wednesday night, Sept. 21, 7-14 at the . 

Although MIHS is the , the team lost 12 seniors from last year, six of whom are now playing water polo or swimming at the NCAA Division I level. That has left a huge void with only one starter returning from last year. Although this is a rebuilding year, the loss to Bainbridge moved the Islanders to a 0-4 start for the season. Yet, there were some signs of hope.

John Jacobson, head coach, has cited the speed of the team as something positive to build on, saying, “This is a young team and a lot of these guys have only played summer league water polo. It is a big transition for many of them. I am looking for improvement each time we play. We appear to be making progress.”

Jacobson noted that there were some bright spots in the game.

“Senior goalie Kenny Trowbridge had an outstanding 21 saves. The seven goals were spread around six different players and the team had 16 steals. The key for our team is to capitalize more on the opportunities we create and tighten up our defense,” Jacobson said. He also gave Bainbridge credit for “being very effective at double teaming hole-set, David Rudokas, so we had a difficult time getting shots off.” 

The team has a bye tonight, but faces the tough Bellevue team Wednesday, Sept, 28, at 7:45 p.m. at . Admission is free.

Stat Line

Noah Deiparine - 1 goal, 2 steals

Sam Peterson - 2 goals, 3 steals

Topher Lacrampe - 1 goal

Austin Ralph - 1 goal, 1 steal

Quentin Guyer - 1 goal, 2 steals

Chris Merritt - 1 goal, 1 steal

David Rudokas – 1 assist, 2 steals

Connor Gullstad – 4 steals

Keoni Ogawa – 1 steal

Box Score

3

3

3

5

14

1

1

0

5

7