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Women's Water Polo Overview

Jillian Patalano shoots and scores at the 2014 Cross-Conference Tournament in Stockton. Photographer: Ashleigh Pettit
Jillian Patalano shoots and scores at the 2014 Cross-Conference Tournament in Stockton. Photographer: Ashleigh Pettit
Posted: Aug 01, 2014

2013 Season Highlights

  • Advanced to NorCal Championship Semi-Final
  • 4th in the Big 8 Conference

Santa Rosa Junior College Women's Water Polo finished its 2013 season strong grabbing several key victories over Coast Conference teams at the crossover tournament. The Cubs went 8-1 in the second half off the season, pulling huge wins over rivals Modesto, Fresno, and San Mateo. In the first round of the Big 8 Championship Tournament, the Cubs beat Diablo Valley 10-9, avenging an earlier season loss, in a game that would advance them to NorCal Championship Tournament. That win sent SRJC to the playoffs for the 11th time in the last 13 years. Several of SRJC's 2013 players were honored for their efforts including: freshman attacker Nicole Groat, All Conference First Team, All NorCal First Team and All American; freshman defender Lexi Baldwin, All Conference Tournament Second Team; and sophomore Jillian Patalano, All Conference Second Team.

2014 Season Preview

The Bear Cubs return six players this season and will be led by returning All American and scoring leader, Groat and Defensive Team Leader Baldwin. The Cubs will look to strong incoming freshmen talent in 2014 including: Theresa Bell from Justin Siena HS and Maddie Scott from St Mary's HS.

Program History

SRJC Women's Polo has produced more than 40 All Conference players, 26 All Northern California players, two conference MVP's, 20 All Americans, and over 50 All Academic student athletes. The Cubs had back-to-back history-making seasons in 2008 and 2007 claiming the 2008 Northern California Championship Title, and had two consecutive final four appearances at the California Community College State Championship Tournament, culminating in a two year overall record of 47-15. The SRJC Women's Water Polo Team is comprised of athletes who understand the meaning of commitment and effort. Coach Hennan recruits athletes who not only demonstrate a high level of team work, focus, and discipline in the pool and in the classroom, but who also like to have fun with their team and enjoy competition.