On Dec. 7, 2024, the University of Redlands Men’s Water Polo team won their semifinal game against Augustana College with a final score of 16-5. This win eventually led to their victory against Chapman University in the Championship game.
Attacker Ron Gvishi, senior, attempts a goal against Augustana College in their semifinal game. The University of Redlands won the game by a wide margin of 16-5, bringing them to the championship. 
Attacker Ron Gvishi, senior, looks to pass the ball as the University of Redlands increases their lead against Augustana College. Gvishi earned the ACWPC All-American award in 2022 and assisted 27 goals that season. 
Goalkeeper Roberto Barrera, senior, blocks an attempt at the goal by Augustana College. Barrera held Augustana’s scoring to a mere 5 points, helping secure their win. 
Attacker Max Wagener, senior, prepares to pass the ball to his teammate as he is guarded by Augustana College’s Tyler Leslie. Wagener was the top leader in the game with three goals made and four assisted points. 
Attacker Spencer Clinton, senior, blocks Augustana College center defender Ben Symington as he looks for an opening. This season was Clinton’s fourth year on the water polo team, already having earned the title of Honorable Mention All-American in 2021. 
Defender Adam Lambert, sophomore, outstretches a hand in preparation for an attack by Augustana College in their semifinal game. A strong defense helped advance them to the championship game against Chapman University. 
Attacker Max Wagener, senior, blocks a passed ball thrown by the opposing Augustana College in their semifinal game. Wagener earned the title of ACWPC All-American for the 2024 season, one of six on the team. 
Attacker Ron Gvishi, senior, looks for an opening as two Augustana College defenders approach. Gvishi won the ACWPC All-American award and earned the All-SCIAC Second Team title in 2022. 
Attacker Max Wagener, senior, is ready to shoot the ball as Augustana College’s Ian Palmroos approaches. 
Attacker Nicolas Fedotov, senior, shoots the ball against Augustana College in their semifinal game. 
Attacker Max Wagener, sophomore, shoots the ball in the 16-5 win against Augustana College. 
Attacker Tanner Whitson, senior, is ready to defend an oncoming shot attempt by Augustana College.
Photos taken by Saya Fujii
Saya Fujii is a freshman from San Jose, California majoring in Video Editing at Redlands through the Johnston Program. She was the Sports and Entertainment Editor for the Pony Express Newspaper at Pioneer High School.
