With a score of 13–5, the varsity boys’ water polo team beat Fremont High School, putting in a strong showing on September 24.
The first quarter was close, but Mountain View took over in the second and was ahead 6-3 at halfway. During the whole game, both the Spartans’ defense and attack were strong. Sophomore Austin Conover, who scored five goals, especially stood out.
Senior players Jaz Livnat and Yannis Mihopoulos pointed out things that needed work, especially when it came to conversation and passing. Even though the team won, efforts to improve their future plans were emphasized.
By the Numbers
- Final score: Mountain View 13, Fremont 5.
- Sophomore Austin Conover scored 5 goals, the highest in the game.
Yes, But
Even though Mountain View’s win was big, Fremont’s goalie getting thrown out three times may have made the game less close overall. Players also said that better conversation and tactical execution could help them do better in the future.
State of Play
- Mountain View started strong but ended the first quarter tied at 2-2.
- The team outscored Fremont 7-2 in the second half, showcasing improved performance.
What’s Next
In order to get ready for future games, the team wants to improve their communication and teamwork, with the goal of being more disciplined in their lanes and passing more accurately.
Bottom Line
Mountain View’s impressive win over Fremont shows how good they can be, but they will need to work on teamwork and tactical consistency if they want to keep winning games.