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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The alleged abuse began when Romain was 14 years old and thrilled to be the only freshman member of the school’s varsity water polo team, the suit states.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The gossip spread, quickly reaching Aidan Romain, a 16-year-old sophomore and a talented water polo player in his own right.
—Deanna Kizis, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Also honored were John Edman, baseball coach at La Jolla Country Day; Jon Beaubien, soccer coach at Clairemont; Lisa Campbell, volleyball and basketball coach at Tri-City Christian; Joey Kienle, water polo coach at Clairemont; and Ron Burner, football coach at El Capitan.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Three girls water polo teams from the Daily News area competed in the CIF State Regional Championships this week, and one came home with championship hardware.
—Matt Wagner, Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The gossip spread, quickly reaching Aidan Romain, a 16-year-old sophomore and a talented water polo player in his own right.
—Deanna Kizis, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Also honored were John Edman, baseball coach at La Jolla Country Day; Jon Beaubien, soccer coach at Clairemont; Lisa Campbell, volleyball and basketball coach at Tri-City Christian; Joey Kienle, water polo coach at Clairemont; and Ron Burner, football coach at El Capitan.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Three girls water polo teams from the Daily News area competed in the CIF State Regional Championships this week, and one came home with championship hardware.
—Matt Wagner, Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Water polo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20polo. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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