water polo
noun
: a goal game similar to soccer that is played in water by teams of swimmers using a ball resembling a soccer ball
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In April, Los Alamitos confirmed that Grayeli is no longer the boys and girls water polo coach after two seasons.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
The reign of dominance by Cardinal athletics began with a 13-12 men's water polo triumph over UCLA in 1976 and has featured 126 national titles.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Johnson was a captain on USC’s women’s water polo team.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Seminole & West Orange won water polo districts.
—Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
The reign of dominance by Cardinal athletics began with a 13-12 men's water polo triumph over UCLA in 1976 and has featured 126 national titles.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Johnson was a captain on USC’s women’s water polo team.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Seminole & West Orange won water polo districts.
—Johnny Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Water polo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20polo. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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