Wiss GWAPO

Rounding out an incredible winning run, the Wissahickon girls water polo team, coached by Greg Beyer, Chadd Crump, and Jake Berring, moved into the post-season State Championships as co-Championships of the Eastern Conference (10-1 record) and co-Champions of Suburban One League (9-1 record). At the beginning of November eight talented teams from Pennsylvania converged on North Penn High School for a weekend of dedicated time in the pool.

First up on Friday night, the third seed Wissahickon Trojans took on the sixth seed Tigers from North Allegheny. Johnson won all four swim offs giving the Trojans initial advantage each quarter. Trading goals, teams went into halftime tied at 6-6. The back and forth battle continued throughout the second half with the Tigers finding themselves in foul trouble. The Trojans drew ten kick-outs in the game - six from Valentine. Heading into the final minute, the Trojans were ahead 9-8 which did not change as the final whistle blew. Alberti had a stellar game defending the hole and making two saves in front of the cage, forcing the Tigers to primarily take outside shots. Trojans goalie, Benning, had 18 saves on the night. Valentine led the goal charge with four; Krieger and Lovensheimer had two apiece; Staub had one. Four assists came from Lovensheimer with Benning, Krieger, Valentine, and Johnson having one each. Staub led the steal count with three; Valentine had two; Krieger and Alberti one apiece. With the victory, the Trojans moved into Saturday knowing they would now clinch a top four spot.

The Saturday morning semi-final game would be the Trojans’ biggest challenge of the tournament, taking on the Maidens of North Penn, state champs for the last five years, hungry to avenge their in-season loss to Wissahickon. Though the first quarter ended with the Trojans up 2-1, the Maidens rallied to a 4-2 lead at the half. Unfortunately, the Trojans could not recover from that goalless quarter and ran into foul trouble in the second half, ending the game with a 6-12 loss. Lovensheimer led the goal tally with three; Valentine, Staub, and Johnson each had one. Assists came from Lovensheimer, Valentine, Staub, and Garvey. The Trojans had a good number of steals in the game from Krieger, Alberti, Lovensheimer, Valentine, Staub, Garvey, and Benning -the latter also making 19 saves in the cage.

The morning loss led to an evening match up against the Wilson Bulldogs, last year’s States runner-up, to determine the bronze medal position. At the half, the Bulldogs had a single goal advantage with a great defensive effort by both teams allowing only a 3-2 scoreline. However, the Trojans had a third quarter surge and headed into the final seven minutes ahead 6-3, scoring quickly at the beginning of the fourth. The Trojans defensive presence throughout but particularly in the second half – 14 saves in the game by Benning as well as a block by Staub, along with multiple steals by Alberti, Benning, and Valentine - allowed the Bulldogs to score only once, leading the Trojans to a 7-4 victory, clinching the bronze medal – the best result in program history. Lovensheimer once again led the scorers with three goals; Krieger had two; Valentine and Johnson had one apiece. Assists came from Benning, Krieger, Valentine, and Staub.

Wissahickon Girls Water Polo Head Coach, Greg Beyer, was recognized as co-Coach of the Year, taking the Trojans from a seventh place finish at States last season (their first States appearance in almost ten years) to third place this year. Additionally, seven players earned post-season recognition:

Sr. Anna Alberti – 2^nd Team All State, 1^st Team All Conference, 2^nd Team All League

Sr. Chloe Lovensheimer – HM All State, 2^nd Team All Conference, HM All League

Sr. Jaclyn Staub – 3^rd Team All Conference, HM All League

Jr. Paige Benning – HM All State, 2^nd Team All Conference, 1^st Team All League

Jr. Maggie Krieger – 3^rd Team All State, 1^st Team All Conference, 2^nd Team All League

Jr. Becca Valentine – 1^st Team All State, 1^st Team All Conference, 1^st Team All League

Fr. Maddie Johnson – Freshman All State Team, 3^rd Team All Conference

            Congratulations Wiss GWAPO on your historic season!

Your Invited!

Wissahickon High School

Boys and Girls Water Polo Teams

2019-2020 Season

Potluck Celebration / End of Year Banquet

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

6:00-8:30 P.M.

Lower Cafeteria, WHS

Thanks to parents generously donating supplies and their time to our snack bars this season, the girls and boys teams combined raised enough money to cover all team, senior and coach appreciation gifts for this celebration!

Players and families are invited to attend this event at no cost - we only ask that each family contribute to the banquet by bringing a food dish, drinks or paper products to share,

Potluck Sign Up Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4CA8AC2BA75-2019

If a monetary donation is preferred over bringing something, please notify Jodi Radell (drad5@verizon.net) to make arrangements. 

Thank you all for your continued support!

PICTURE LINKS:

GIRLS Pictures:WHS Girls Water Polo, Fall 2019

Summer at whites road pool:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BEqsYexWUX5MCCy98

WHS PRE SEASON NORTHPENN: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Qu6CetBaF7kiYwBH6

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES -- We will need some parents to step up and help coordinate the "extra" things that help make the season special for the players.  Below is a list of parent committees and brief descriptions.  Most of the events are combined boys/girls unless otherwise noted.  We have more detailed instructions and can provide guidance once committees are established. To sign up to help out with a committee, please click on the following google doc sign up:

·      Boys Team preseason breakfast –1-2 Senior boy families (done Bowers/Schoppe) select date, create and send sign up, host boys

·      Girls team preseason breakfast – 1-2 Senior girl families (filled-- Alberti) select date, create and send sign up, host girls

·      Pasta Parties – 1-2 parents select dates after practice (usually 3-4 parties per season), reserve cafeteria with school, create sign up, supervise night of parties or coordinate volunteers to do so

·      Parent/coaches social – 1 senior family hosts, selects date with coaches, senior families supply drinks and primary dinner item, all other player families generally bring appetizers/desserts

·      Spirit wear – 1 person (done Bowers) coordinates the selection, ordering and delivery of spirit wear

·      Senior Night — Committee of 2-4 junior (and below) parents coordinate with coaches to select date, reserve room/space with school, organize food, gifts, decor

·      Photography – 1-2 people take pictures of players during season (games, events) to upload for parents and use at end of year banquet

·      Banquet -- At least 3-4 people to coordinate end of year banquet.  Select date, reserve room, coordinate food and sign ups, collect fees if necessary, purchase gifts, decor, etc.

·      Webmaster/communications -- 1 person to update the parent website and manage/send emails to parents (filled Bowers)

                                   ·      Publicity/social media -- 1 person to send press releases to local media, explore social media possibilities

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THE 2019 WISSAHICKON HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO SEASON

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE SEASON WILL FOLLOW.