Water Polo Arrives at MUSD

The sport of water polo has never been offered at MUSD high schools. Whether it was a lack of interest, need of equipment or coaching staff, or finding enough opponents to play against, this past fall, Sierra High School and Lathrop High School offered both a boys and girls varsity water polo team for the first time in history.

Many of the players on the Sierra and Lathrop teams had little to no experience playing water polo. But what the players lacked in experience, they made up for in hard-work, dedication, and teamwork. No matter what the score was at the end of each game, win or lose, the season overall was a huge success.

Andrew Lee, Sierra High Athletic Director, said, “Throughout the season, we had tremendous growth as we developed more skill and team chemistry. The outcome of water polo blew away all of my expectations.”

The water polo season included one matchup that everyone was excited to see, Lathrop vs. Sierra. The inter-district rivals faced off at Sierra High School, where all teams showcased their newly developed skill and passion for the sport. Although Sierra won both matches, everyone present that day experienced the first ever water polo match between two MUSD schools. It was an evening for the books!

Lathrop High Athletic Director, Chuck Selna, shared, “Our players had the courage to do something that no one else has done before. That is special. I look forward to a future in water polo that these players have established for us.”

Mr. Lee added, “These athletes have developed a sense of pride and are connected to school history through sports. Their hard work has given back to the campus and will be a great opportunity for future students in years to come.”