The MHS Water Polo team won the State Tournament, making the team two-time state champions. Before the tournament, the team met at Panera to decorate cars with chalk markers. Teju Tadi, junior, writes “State ‘25” on a car.

Sophomores Avery Anthony and Gabriella Silasi line up on the two-meter line right before the game starts. It is crucial to begin in that position to ensure that players can swim out fast enough and begin on either offense or defense.

Kevin Kerber, water polo coach, calls a timeout within a few minutes of the first quarter, and speaks to his players about certain offensive plays.

A Kirkwood player almost shoots the ball as Isla Sattler, sophomore, swims to her and plays defense. Teammates assess the pool to bring themselves into an optimal position if a play needs to be run.

Olivia Bryzki, junior, egg beats her entire body out of the water as a defensive tactic to scare the offense. Egg beating is an efficient method to tread water while being able to toss a ball around.

Bryzki and Neveah Kerber, senior, share a moment after winning the game 14-7.

Bryzki yells for a teammate to get open as everyone swims down.

Claire Maniscalo, head water polo coach, gets interviewed by the St. Louis Post Dispatch after the game.