LAMORINDA WEEKLY | Diablo Alliance 10U All-Girls Team takes bronze in USA Water Polo Spring Sunday Tournament


Back row from left: Sadie Suppiger, Ally Larson, Addi Dankworth, Sarah Wright, coach Mary Collie; middle row from left: coach Robby Arroyo, Quinn Arroyo, Molly Stryker, Ella Del Rosario, Tess Schirmer, Audrina Kang; bottom row from left: Elise Gratton, Chrissy Flynn, Maya Stafford and Chloe Chua Photo provided

Diablo Alliance Water Polo Club's 10u team took third place at the USA Water Polo's Spring Sunday tournament April 15. The all-girl team started the tournament with an easy win over Stanford and then faced CC United all-boys top team for a bid at the gold medal game. While CC United controlled the tempo of much of game, the girls battled to within one goal before losing 8-6. In the bronze medal game, Diablo faced Lamorinda Water Polo Club's top team (also an all-boys squad) and got out early and maintained a lead the entire way. Led by strong defense and a speedy offense, the Diablo girls were not only the top girls team in the tournament, but also one of the top teams overall. This win complements the team's win at the Mini Frozen Cup back in the winter, and sets the team up for a great summer season as they look forward to the Junior Olympics.