“My expectations for this season are simple, to win a state championship,” said Dave Riddle, coach of Seaholm’s girls water polo team for the 2009 spring season.
This seems to be the mantra for the team as they kick it in gear for another season.
“[We are] aiming for states, and also definitely wanting to make it to regional’s, since we are hosting it,” said Bedard.
The team recently traveled to Grand Rapids, Michigan for a tournament in which they went 1-3.
While this seems like a rough start to the season, Coach Riddle is confident.
“The team is capable of reaching the goal,” said Riddle.
The coaching staff pushes the team every day from 6-9 pm at their grueling practices.
The girls are led by senior captains Mallory Glazier, Caroline Buck and Molly Stacy.
The team has a difficult practice regiment, and is expected to practice in difficult weight training exercises.
“[The team swims in] sweatshirts, sweatpants and tennis shoes almost daily,” said Riddle.
While this may seem challenging, many girls are actually showing up to practice early to show Riddle they are more serious this season than they have been compared to years past.
Although the spring sports season has just started, the team has already played several games.
Their first game was vs. Grand Blanc with a final score of 5-9. The team made a comeback in their second game versus Troy Athens with a win for Varsity, 9-2
“[The girls will] work harder, show more dedication and reach their team goals by the end of the season,” said Riddle.
This year, the bulk of the team is in the junior girls, many of whom have been on the team since their freshman year.
Junior Katie Kavanaugh certainly seems to have high hopes for the team.
Junior Katie Kavanaugh certainly seems to have high hopes for the team.
“This year is a great team who really gets along well,” said Calder.
The next two games will be on April 15 at 7:30 pm at Troy High School and April 21 at 7:30 vs. Troy Athens High School. There will also be a tournament April 17-18 in Saline, Michigan.
