After kicking off the season with three victories, earning themselves a 3-0 record, the girls’ water polo team is emanating positive energy and hopefulness for the rest of the season. The team defeated Mountain View 12-7 on Sept. 22, Santa Clara 8-7 on Sept. 20 and Fremont 12-7 on Sept. 14, establishing themselves as a threat in the El Camino League.

“I’m feeling quite good about the season,” sophomore hole defender Nikki de Roos said. “I have a ton of hope for the team and we’ll do well because we have a better chance than last year.”

The players have welcomed this turnaround in comparison to last season, in which they struggled against the tougher competition in the De Anza league. Having moved down a league, the girls have a much more positive outlook for the season’s outcome.

“We’re playing much better as a team this year,” de Roos said. “Everyone’s working really well together and trying hard.”

If the first three games are any indication of how the rest of the season will look, the Falcons have a great season ahead of them. With capable players and the move down to the lower El Camino league, the Falcons remain hopeful for a league title.