Varsity Bearcat Waterpolo came to a close with a home game against Atascadero and an away game against SLO. The rivalry between Paso and Atascadero was intense, with the game being held on Senior Night. The game was tight-knit, with both teams trading the lead throughout the game. The Bearcats started to pull away in the fourth quarter, eventually taking the win against the Hounds 21-15.
Tre Eade led the Bearcats in scoring with four goals. Goalies Evan Swettenam and John Seden-Hansen recorded 15 saves. Following the game was a small celebration behind the pool for the teams five seniors, Tre Eade, Wyatt Milsap, Cole Eberhard, Zachary Summers, and Nolan Rumph. Varsity Head Coach Collin Moore gave a small speech about the player, along with a ball signed by the team, before the player took photos with their family.
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The Bearcats still had one more game left to go, against long time waterpolo rivals San Luis Obispo. Being the last game of the season, everything was on the line. The game was close, but the Tigers held strong and pulled out the victory. Goalie Waylon Abernathy helped the Bearcats by making multiple saves, but ultimately it was not enough, as the boys fell 11-8.