Girls’ Water Polo

Without almost all of last year’s varsity team, it is clear this is going to be a season of development for girls’ water polo. However, head coach Ernesto Nuñez is confident that his team has what it takes to deliver results.

“Despite this setback, I still anticipate us doing pretty well,” Nuñez said. “But it is gonna take us a few games to fall into rhythm and get into a groove.”

Given how the roster turnover, expect the remaining veterans to step up to fill leadership positions, such as senior captain Stella Wettan and junior goalkeeper Kelcey Flenniken. 

In the first scrimmage of the year on Tuesday, Aug. 22, Burlingame came out strong both offensively and defensively, beating Hillsdale High School. Whether the squad can make a run to the CCS playoffs is unclear, but Nuñez is optimistic. 

“In the end, we’ll be okay, I’m not sure about CCS but I don’t wanna sell the girls short of anything,” Nuñez said. “If we don’t make it this year, next year is definitely a possibility.”