Bearcat win against rival team

Jaclyn DiMatteo

September 20, 2019

Girls water polo takes a win against Atascadero with a score of 9-8

In a thrilling game against PRHS’ rival team, the Atascadero Greyhounds, the Bearcats pulled through with a win in the last minutes of the game. Taking place at Municipal Pool on Tuesday the 18th the girls varsity water polo team looked to be a shoe-in for the win at halftime leading by four points with a score of 6-2. As the game progressed the Greyhounds started catching up leaving the crowd and the couches on the edge of their seats, Coach East receiving a yellow card for arguing with the referee.

After each huddle it was audible from miles away the team shouting, “Seven on seven!” and diving into the pool to secure the win. Evidently in the last minutes of the game after a back and forth between the Bearcats leading and the Greyhounds tying it up until time was finally out and celebration through the stands erupted as the scoreboard said 9-8.

This leaves the varsity girls water polo team with a score of 2-1 in league and an overall score of 6-2. Notable players were senior Tatiana Smeltzer and sophmore Holly DiSimone both scoring multiple goals and ensuring another win.

GET OPEN: Sophomore Holly DiSimone looks for someone to pass to so she can set up her teammates to shoot the ball.

BLOCKING: Sophmore Kaitlin Hebrard, goalkeeper, blocks a shot, saving a goal keeping the Bearcats in the lead.

RACING FOR THE BALL: As the whistle blows the team sprints into position, racing for the ball to gain possession after a gaol has been made.

SHOOT THE BALL: Junior Tatiana Smeltzer launches the ball at the goalie trying to make a greater lead, as she scores the scoreboard shows 6-4 lead.

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