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Girl’s Varsity Water Polo Team Commences Impressive Season

McClatchy’s Lady Lion Varsity Girl’s Water Polo team is off to a great start to their 2017-2018 season. The girls currently sit on a 3W-4L, and at the moment are on a winning streak.
    Last Tuesday, September 12, the ladies traveled to Florin for their first game of the season, bringing home the W. This past Thursday, the ladies also dominated over Rosemont at home, finishing the game with an impressive thirty-to-one score. The ladies held a strong offensive attack–utilizing players like Isabella Pfeffer (‘18), Catherine Spurgeon (‘19), Gabi Stewart (‘18), and Kealani Burke (‘18), for their power and speed. Pfeffer, scoring four of McClatchy’s points, had a strong presence in the game. She, along with captain Rachel Redmen, connected well during play. Assists from Redmen and Pfeffer helped McClatchy steal the lead within the first quarter. The ladies’ quick ball movement and structured defense lead them to victory.
    Over the weekend, September, 16-17, the Lady Lion’s participated in the 18th Annual Sierra Shootout, a high school girls tournament in Rocklin. The tournament, held at Sierra College, showcases teams from all around Northern California. Unfortunately, some of the games the ladies played didn’t turn out in their favor. Though most of the games lost, were lost only by a handful of points. Roisin McMullen (‘18), in goal, was a much needed asset, during McClatchy’s game against Christian Brothers alone, McMullen saved 8 goals.
    The team’s closest loss was to Concord. The game was forced into overtime, due to a 6-6 tie, but neither team scored in the 1st quarter of overtime. A slight mistake in the second quarter of overtime however, ended the game; leading in Concord’s favor. McClatchy came back hungry after the game however, to beat Nevada Union handedly, 11-3. The team utilized their strong attack, but were also quick to defend. Constant, rhythmic passing is another one of McClatchy’s strong suits. The girls’ passing often tires’ defenses and gives them more time to advance the ball as well as maintain possession.
    The Lady Lions appreciate the support of a fans at every game. With the strength of McClatchy’s valiant leaders alongside a cheering crowd, the Lady Lions will hopefully have many more wins this season!