Boys’ water polo: Memorable season comes to close

After a strong season, the Falcons finished second in the El Camino League with a stellar league record of 11-3. Though players had their eyes set on CCS this year, this spot, reserved for only the first place team in the league, went to Lynbrook.

“Although we didn’t end the final game with a win, we ended the final part of the season with a strong finish,” said junior driver Cameron Borch.

The team only lost three league games, all of them rival to Lynbrook.

“I think we had really good spirit going into the game,” senior goalie Sean Lee said about the final game on Nov. 3 against Lynbrook, which the Falcons lost 16-13. “Neal [Siganporia] and Tyler [Tanaka] were able to get us pumped up for the game. When it came to facing Lynbrook in the pool, I think we just didn’t play our best game.”

Despite a disappointing end to the season, Lee felt that the season was memorable nonetheless.

“I definitely felt closer to the team this year,” Lee said. “We all shared the same sense of commitment and had a common goal to become better and win leagues.”

According to Borch, in order for the Falcons to succeed next season, they will need to put more focus in their practices.

“We need to start practicing really hard at the beginning and try not to goof off,” said Borch.

The team received a large amount of support this season, with many students coming to watch the home games.

“Even though we lost in the Lynbrook game [in the league tournament], it was really awesome to get my friends there,” Borch said. “Having a whole crowd rooting for us makes a big difference.”

Though nine seniors will be leaving the team next year, the Falcons will have a solid team for the next season, with prominent talent remaining among the juniors and sophomores on the team, including junior driver Steven Cho and sophomore hole defender Kia Hosseinian.

“It would have been nice to make CCS, but I’m glad that I did water polo for all four years,” Lee said. “It’s been an awesome experience to play with the same group of guys.”