Water Polo Makes a Splash
October 1, 2009 • written by Kaylee Tornay
Although not the most popular sport in the community, Bend High water polo is off to a great start this year! Friday the 25th of September, Bend High Girls Water Polo scored another victory, this one against the Summit Girls. Because the Summit Team has so few girls, this game was forfeited, and counted as a scrimmage. It was Bend’s third win of the season. Their record so far is 3 wins out of 4. This game’s final score was Summit: 7, Bend: 20. Aubrie Lund of Bend (senior, #11) scored seven goals, and Jennifer Tornay (sophomore, #5) and Madeleine Torres (freshman,#10) scored two each. Madeleine and Kylee Manning (senior, #9) rotated as goalie throughout the game.
All in all, the game undeniably went well. Coach Jenny Lund had much to say after the game.
Q: How well would you say the team played tonight?
A: “I would say we’ve improved consistently- but we still have a long way to go.”
Q: How do you think having only six players in the water at a time affected this game?
A: “I think it allowed us to use the few subs that we have more effectively.”
Q: Was there anything about this team that made them particularly difficult to beat?
A: Their [Summit's] team leader [Paige Anderson, #11] is a very strong player, and I think that they were harder to beat with her.”
Madeleine Torres, who I caught just after the game, feels equally enthusiastic, although perhaps not in so many words.
Q: What is your favorite part of water polo?
A: “Getting in their face.”
Q: Do you think Bend High Water Polo is headed for state this year?
A: “Yes! Of course!”
Q: What’s one thing you feel the team needs improvement in?
A: “Throwing under pressure.”
As for Bend High Boys Varsity Team, they finally lost 7-5 after a long struggle with the Summit Boys. But on the bright side, Bend’s JV Boys won their game 9-1. It was a bittersweet night, but a good battle with the best of adversaries. “I’m all for Summit.” said assistant Bend girl’s coach Shay “Just not right now.”
Go, Bears!
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