Madison Shiah, 4, prepares to pass the ball to another player as she is being defended by a westlake player. The girls remained at a tie for the first quarter of the game but then took the win in the end. “In the first half we were getting back into it, we figured out their defense in the second half and that’s why we came back,” said Shiah.
Emily Flores, 9, throws the ball to another playeras the make an offensive attack towards Westlake. Flores was one of the many seniors who were honored Thursday night on senior recognition night. Many of the girls have played together for several years, and have grown very close to their water polo community at NPHS.
Abby Begg, 11, prepares to shoot a goal at the varsity girls water polo game against westake on Thursday. This game was a dedication to their senior recognition night, at which many seniors like Begg had to get ready to say their final goodbyes to NPHS. “I'm just gonna take this whole program with me when I leave. I'm sad to be leaving, but I'm happy how all four of my years have turned out,” said Begg
The girls’ water polo season is soon coming to an end. With half of the league season left, it will be time for many seniors to say their final goodbyes to their last high school season. Many of these girls have known each other for a long time, meeting years ago during club water polo, and formed a close bond since.
