2024 Season Overview
Beginning of Season
Hey! Hey! Warriors! With the end of water polo last year it was quite the season for both teams people made friends and rivals. Thank you to the people who played this season and the people who came to games to support.
Last year the girls placed 9th with a score of 2-8 winning over Lincoln and Mt. Pleasant As for the boys they also placed 9th place with a score of 2-8 winning over Independence and Mt. Pleasant. At this point of time the water polo team will remain in the same league (B-league)
As the season went on many players showed improvement throughout the season, it was hard and tiring but they never gave up. The water polo team were very proud players with big expectations of taking on the other contenders in the league.
- Keon Chapparosa and Joseph Barajas.
Articles
Christopher 09/2/25 Pre-Article
Hey! Hey! Hey! Warriors! Coming to you from YBSN, we would like to announce that the girls and boys water polo teams will have their first away game against Christopher HS on September 2nd @4pm.
-Mikayla Macalino
Last season the girls struggled a little bit, and were only able to win 2 out of 10 games they played, but at least they will stay in the same league(B league).This season we have high hopes that the girls team will triumph over their opponents.
-Richard Nguyen
The boys were in the same situation only winning 2 out of the 10 games they played. They will continue playing in the same league (B league). Both teams are both excited and nervous for their first game, but are prepared for the challenges coming to them this season.
-Leonardo Vargas
Christopher 09/2/25 Post-Article
Hey Hey Hey Warriors! Yesterday the girls water polo team faced off against, Christopher HS, It was a tough game with the score being 3-13. With the starting season being rough, Lets hope our girls learn from the loss and come back stronger for next game.
-Joseph Barajas
The boys water polo team also had a game against Christopher HS, With the score being 7-18 with both the water polo boys and girls season starting on a rough start lets remember It's not about how you start, it's how you finish.
-Joseph Barajas
Gunderson 09/4/25 Pre-Article
Tomorrow, September 4th both water polo girls and boys will face Gunderson HS. The boys match will take place at 4pm and the girls match will take place at 5pm. It will be a home game taking place at our pool
Thank you to those who came to support us at our last match. We hope that you continue to support us at our next games.
Joseph Barajas
Gunderson 09/4/25 Post-Article
Unfortunately, the girls water polo team lost to Gunderson yesterday. It was such a close game, and our lady Warriors did not go down without a fight. Jolan Vo got ejected once in the second quarter. They lost by only three points. So much improvement since their last game. With our captain Shalik Quezada scoring 6 goals, Gaby Peralta scoring 2 goals, Marthe Laenens scoring 2 goals, Brenda Montes scoring 2 goals, and finally Jolan Vo scoring 3 goals.
Final score: 13-16.
-Mikayla Macalino
The boys had an outstanding game against Gunderson winning 13-12. The game had everyone biting their nails as our Warriors and Gunderson were constantly trading goals back and forth and the outcome of the game was never clear. Nathan Canton had an outstanding game scoring 4 goals, others who scored were Brandon Pham with 2, Vince Vu with 3, Ethan Tran-Le with 2, and Mo Moezzi with 2. Ethan Tran-Le had 3 ejections and was thrown from the game in the 4th quarter. Great job Warriors we're hoping to see them play well in future games to come!
-Anthony Haws
Santa Teresa 09/9/25 Pre-Article
Hey Hey Hey warriors. Coming to you from YBSN, boys waterpolo will have their upcoming away game against Santa Teresa on September 9th @ 5:00pm. Santa Teresa is currently on a roll winning 4 games out of the 6 games they have played so far. Looking at their record, this next match will undeniably be our toughest match yet. With our team led by Isaac we are hopeful that his ability to block the ball preventing the other team from scoring and ethan with their incredible offense and game sense will lead us to victory
-Keon Chapparosa
Santa Teresa 09/9/25 Post-Article
Unfortunately, the girls water polo team lost to Santa Teresa yesterday 9/9. The girls got one goal in by Brenda Montes, junior, during the first half. The girls played a good game with over 15 blocks from our goalie Evelyn Guitron-Ornelas, sophomore, throughout the entire game. They fought their hardest and are looking forward to facing them again. Final score: 1-8.
-Mikayla Macalino
MP/EV 09/16/25 Pre-Article
Tomorrow, 9/16, our girls water polo team will be going against Evergreen at 5pm. It will be a home game. Last year EV beat the girls team 3-23. We have high hopes for tomorrow though, with confidence that they’ll win. Make sure to come by the YB pool deck to support your aquatic warriors. See you tomorrow! Be there or be square.
The Boys will be facing off against Mount Pleasant who our boys destroyed last year on our senior night we have utmost faith in our team to win the game and we hope to see you there.
MP/EV 09/16/25 Post-Article
Yesterday, 9/16, our girls water polo team BEAT Evergreen. FIRST DUB OF THE SEASON!!! Our lady warriors of the water played hard as always, and it shows. With our captain Shalik Quezada making 2 goals, Marthe Laenens making 4 goals, Natalia Rodriguez making 2 goals, and our star player Jolan Vo making a whopping 7 goals. Good job ladies! Final score: 15-9.
Yesterday our boys faced off against Mount Pleasant High School and won dominantly 19-7 we had some amazing goals but we would like to take the time to highlight the man the myth the legend KORNEEL LAENENS!!! The freshman, who scored his first goal EVER! Congratulations for this accomplishment and we hope to see him keep up the good work in the future.
Our highest scorer of the game was Ethan Tran-Le with a staggering 7 goals!
Independence 09/19/25 Pre-Article
Hey Hey Hey Warriors, on September 19th the boys water polo team will be having a game against Independence HS this season. Independence currently has a score of 1-2 this season and our boys water polo team are more than ready for this match. Be sure to come out to support us at Independence HS @ 4:00pm
Independence 09/19/25 Post-Article
Friday, September 19th, our girls water polo team fought hard but lost to Independence.): Shalik Quezada and Brenda Montes both made one goal each. It was a tough loss to the Sixers but they’ll come back better and stronger on senior night. Final Score: 2-19.
Santa Teresa 09/30/25 Pre-Article
Hey! Hey! Hey! Warrior coming to you from YBSN. We would like to announce that the boys and girls water polo teams will be having a home game against Santa Teresa for the second time on September 30 @4:00pm
Last time our game on the girls side ended tragically with Santa Teresa winning with the score of 1-8 last they fought there hardest with them having one goal and over 15 blocks but it wasn't enough, same with the boys losing 4-21 they tried they’re best but it wasn't enough hopefully this time thing end differently.
Santa Teresa 09/30/25
HEY HEY HEY WARRIORS Coming to you from YBSN, Unfortunately the boys water polo team lost the home game against Santa Teresa high school. Some events that happen in the game are that Ethan Tran-Le scored our first point of the game in the second quarter. And Nathan Canton scored our second point in the third quarter. Nathan’s shot hit the cross bar and it bounced off of one of the defenders head and made it in. Our boys had a lot of shot attempts but sadly lots of them were shot over the goal.
-Leo Vargas
September 30th, our girls water polo team played against Santa Teresa. Luna Castillo got one foul and Brenda Montes got two fouls. Two of our goals were scored by the captain Shalik Quezada and one was made by Marthe Laenens. Our goalie Evelyn Guitron had numerous good saves and is getting really good at passing the ball forward. Our lady warriors definitely did not go down without a fight and were able to prevent Santa Teresa from scoring as many goals as they did last time. Final Score: 3-13.
-Mikayla Macalino
SENIOR Night COUNTDOWN!!!
Kaylani Charles
Hey Hey Hey Warriors! This marks the beginning of our countdown to our class of 2026 Senior Night! We're starting with Kaylani Charles who just started playing water polo this year but has made a quick impact on the team scoring 2 goals!
Joseph Hankey
Hey Hey Hey Warriors! Today we are highlighting Joseph Hankey! In his second Water Polo season he has been a defensive player and has stopped opposing teams from scoring some goals with his long wingspan.
Mikayla Macalino
Hey Hey Hey Warriors! We are 6 days away from senior night and Mikayla Macalino is the senior of the day. In her first year of Water polo, she has been a key field player as well as an amazing goalie. It's great to see how much she's learned in so little time!
Anthony Haws
Hey Hey Hey Warriors! We are officially 5 days from Senior Night and we will now spotlight Anthony Haws, He is in his second year of Water Polo and has not only been a key player defensively but has also allowed goals to happen with some recent assists.
Natalia Rodriguez
Hey Hey Hey Warriors! We are now only 4 days away from Senior Night, Today's Senior is Natalia Rodriguez, a second year Water Polo player. She's been one of our starting players and has succeeded when given opportunities.
Vince Vu
Hey Hey Hey Warriors! We are now only 4 days away from Senior Night, Today's Senior is Vince Vu a fourth year Water Polo player. Didn't like football so he came to Water Polo where he would become one of our better, if not our best player on the team.
Marthe Laenens
Hey Hey Hey Warriors! We are now only 2 days away from Senior Night, Today's Senior is Marthe Laenens. She played for 2 years and her favorite memory while playing is winning her senior night last year and going overtime against MT Pleasant.
Isaac Sanchez
Hey Hey Hey Warriors! We are now only 1 days away from Senior Night, Today's Senior is Isaac Sanchez, He has played waterpolo for 3 years And his advice for incoming players "Try your best to have as much fun as possible, become close with your teammates and stick together no matter what. Always work hard and listen to the best of your abilities."
Girls Senior Night Pre-Article
Hey hey hey warriors coming to you from YBSN tomorrow is senior night for the waterpolo team on october 21st it will be our second and last game against independence high school especially for our seniors. Our seniors are Mikayla Macalino, Marthe Laenens, Natalia Rodriguez, and Kaylani Charles.
Mikayla Macalino is a tough cookie. In her first year of water polo she has really stepped up, filling in as a backup goalie as well as a good player offensively, she’s made a real impact on her team in the year she’s been here.
Marthe Laenens is a great player overall, being both a key offensive player and aggressive defender, in her second year of water polo she’s learned a lot and really grown as a player since last year.
Natalia Rodriguez puts in a lot of effort defensively and helps her team score with great assist passes and good communication with her teammates in the pool.
Kaylani Charles just started water polo this year and in this season and with this little amount of time she has grown so much and has become a good offensive player especially after scoring a goal which we are very proud of.
-Leo Vargas & Anthony Haws
Boys Senior Night Pre-Article
Hey hey hey warriors coming to you from YBSN tomorrow is senior night for the waterpolo team on october 21st it will be our second and last game against independence high school especially for our seniors. Our seniors are Isaac Sanchez, the Captain and goalie, Anthony Haws, Vince Vu, and Joseph Hankey.
Firstly we are going to talk about Isaac Sanchez, the guardian of yerba buena’s net. We can always rely on him. Our boys feel safe knowing that Isaac is in the net and I can’t wait to see him on the volleyball court.
The next senior we are going to talk about is Anthony Haws has been playing water polo for 2 years and is a solid player defensively as well as having good assist passes to aid teammates in scoring and has good throwing power.
Vince Vu is a power house, he's a real offensive presence for yerba buena high school, he’s one of our main shooters and scores many goals. We hope he does amazing this upcoming wrestling season.
Lastly for the boys Joseph Hankey he might not get that much play time but when he is in the pool you can feel his presence.
-Leo Vargas & Anthony Haws
Girls Senior Night Post-Article
Hey! Hey! Hey! warriors, coming to you from YBSN. Last night (10/21) the girls water polo team had their final game of the season against Independence, they fought really hard, but unfortunately the match ended with a loss with the final score being 5-22.
On a positive note though we would like to thank our seniors for their hard work and effort throughout this season and the years before. Our seniors are Mikayla Macalino, Marthe Laenens, Natalia Rodriguez, and Kaylani Charles.
We want to thank our amazing supporters that came to every game, especially to those who came to our last game. Your energy and support help us get through this tough season. We are grateful for your encouragement.
We also would like to thank Marthe’s Mom and Evelyn’s mom for always making sure our players get fed after their games and to Mason who came to assist in coaching us as well as made food for our team. Thank you to everyone who came to support us through this season, this is your 2025 Water Polo team signing off from YBSN!
-Joseph & Anthony
Boys Senior Night Post-Article
HEY HEY HEY WARRIORS coming to you from YBSN. We had an amazing game against independence on our senior night. The game started with one of our seniors, Vince Vu, scoring the first point of the game and setting the tone of the game for yerba buena. Ethan Tran-Le scores putting us back in the lead. Adding to that lead, Vince Vu and Brandon Pham both scored, widening the lead for our team. The whole game we had a good lead but then in the last quarter Ethan Tran-Le went on a killing spree and scored 4 points back to back guaranteeing the win for YB.
Our boys played good offense and played amazing defense shutting down a ton of shot attempts over all an amazing game for yerba buena with seen a bunch of growth with are boys. Friends & families of our seniors gathered and made posters and art to support them.
To highlight seniors specifically we will go through some amazing things our seniors did during the game, First of all Vince Vu, who as we mentioned scored the opening goal in the 1st quarter of the game but also had 5 amazing assists to Ethan who otherwise wouldn’t have gotten the ball without Vince’s amazing passes. Next, Isaac Sanchez, he was a wall in front of the goal and stopped many shots that without his outstanding efforts would have gone into the net without a doubt. We could not have won this game without our captain in the goal! Joseph Hankey had a stellar defensive performance, stealing the ball from an attacker twice and blocking a few passes. Finally Anthony Haws had his best defensive game of the season as well as 2 very good passes, on defense he was a barrier between his attacker and the goal, holding them back and making sure they couldn’t have a shooting lane.
The final score was 11-7 with YB emerging victorious.
That’s all for now warriors! This is your 2025 Water Polo team signing off from YBSN!
Coach Contacts!
Mr. love
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Coach K
kilduffe.esuhsd.org
Coach Rodriguez