Surveying the water, Ethan Clark ’26 prepares to hone his goalie skills. Before and after the game, the team had the opportunity to practice passes and goalie techniques.

Arm outstretched,alum Zack Hobbs ’24 prepares to pass the ball. This event gave alumni the opportunity to get back in the water and play with their former teammates. “It was really fun to get to see everyone again and have everyone back playing together,” Henry Seveland ’28 said.

Preparing to block, Prajna Parajuli ’26 raises her arm in the air. The boys and girls teams alternated playing quarters, with both groups playing multiple quarters within the two hour time frame.

Rearing back, Cathy Liu ’28 attempts a goal. Members of the team not only got to socialize with alumni, they also had the opportunity to practice outside the season. “Some people, they might not be playing club or something, so going right back into school season they might be out of shape,” Ma said.

Resting between plays, alum Riya Chauhan ’25 catches their breath. The alumni game consisted of inter-team scrimmages played in quarters.

Arm up, Ethan Clark ’26 keeps the ball away from his opponents. The alumni game was an opportunity for the team to stay in shape going into their next season. “Playing with the team again, I’m just so excited,” Ruozhen Ma ’29 said. “I think we’re gonna do so good next year.”

Reaching out, Audrey Derdeyn ’26 gains possession of the ball. Though the alumni game was primarily a social event, it gave players the opportunity to keep their skills sharp.

Grabbing for the ball, Inigo Soltero ’27 advances in the water. A future captain, Soltero was a key player for the white team.

Grappling, alum Zack Hobbs ’24 attempts to keep the ball in his team’s possession. The alumni game served as a form of team bonding, despite the competition in the water. “These type of things make the team feel more like a family,” Henry Seveland ’28 said.

Eyeing the goal, Caden Bradford ’26 aims to shoot a goal. A consistent scorer, Bradford helped the Black team dominate in the water.

Reaching high, Ethan Clark ’26 attempts to block a shot. Because there was a higher volume of male players than female, members of the boys team stepped in to serve as goalies in the girls’ quarters.

Looking towards the ball, alum Katherine Mayer ’25 prepares to utilise offensive tactics. The team was split in half and designated sides based on the color of their caps.

Swimming towards his opponent, alum Henry Grundmann ’25 prepares to play offense. Regardless of the amount of years players had been on the team, the alumni game was a way to bring everyone together. “I don’t know most of the alumni, but I would say that I’m friends with some of them,” Luke Jatzlau said. “They’re pretty cool. I haven’t seen their skills in the water, but now I know how good they are.”