Vikings Water Polo Making Waves

It has been a history-making week for water polo teams. For the first time, the Vikings girls squad shocked Hill School by handing the Rams a 10-5 loss, paced by Caroline Hodgins and a four-goal performance.

The magic continued on the boys side of the docket as they battled LaSalle College High School to the end. The team notched a thrilling 13-12 win as Mickey Wieber posted six goals and stole the ball, preventing the Explorers from having a chance to tie the game as time expired in regulation. 

Coach Lyons was pleased with the effort, as it has been a very successful week in the pool as the Vikings have recorded back-to-back wins for both squads.

Brian Bashline scored nine goals Tuesday night as Perk Valley defeated Muhlenberg in boys water polo 19-12, while Will Swiss contributed by racking up four assists.

The girls completed the sweep of Muhls. Kristin Zeigler’s game-winning goal with less than a minute left, which was her fourth tally of the match, gave the Vikings an 11-10 win.

Senior net minder Ashley Dix secured the victory for Perk Valley by blocking a Muhlenberg penalty shot with 50 seconds left to go in regulation.

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