SMC WATER POLO GOES DOWN WITH A SPLASH

SMC Freshman Natalie Soriano (21) reaches to try and block a shot attempt from a Valley College player. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Corsairs took on Valley College in an head to head game Wed. Sept. 29. Valley College took the early lead and retained that momentum until half, with the score being 14-2 in favor of Valley College. The Corsairs were never able to get anything going and took the 21-5 loss to continue the season. The Corsairs now with an 0-10 record, will take on Rio Hondo College and El Camino College at the SMC Mini tournament being held at Santa Monica College Friday, Oct. 15. The first game for the Corsairs will begin at 12:40 p.m.

Santa Monica College Woman's Water Polo Head Coach Brian Eskridge lectures his team on what they need to accomplish before the half. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Freshman Goalie Ginger Garret (1) misses a shot attempt from a Valley College player which ultimately led to a goal. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Sophomore Victoria Gijon (7) makes a shot attempt over an opposing Valley player. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Freshman Goalie Ginger Garret (1) covers the goal while a Valley player attempts a penalty shot. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Sophomore Precelia Acosta (CQ) (3) sits in agony as she just leaves the pool for half time. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Freshman Alejandra Hill (4) catches the ball with one hand and searches looks for open players. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Woman's Water Polo Head Coach Brian Eskridge tries to hype his team up while being down after the half. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)

Santa Monica College Freshman Deisy Jaime Mozqueda (CQ) (12) listens to the coaches instructions as to what they need to accomplish to stay in the game. (Jon Putman | The Corsair)