Women’s water polo wipes out Pasadena 13-0

Sofia Cruz scored seven goals to help the Vikings win 13-0 against Pasadena Community College on Wednesday. 

At the start of the game, the Vikings scored a quick point within the first two minutes. 

Bella Perez, an attacker, was sidelined and spoke on being an audience member for this game. 

“I always want to play. Definitely though, more high pace games are what I tend to enjoy. Yeah instead you just cheer for your team. It’s exciting because you watch your teammate, but it’s also nice because you can see what you would have done differently,” said Perez. 

Devon Fletcher, freshman attacker, had five assists in Wednesday’s game. 

Fletcher was asked about her confidence entering the game and the attitude players should have when going into a round. 

“I think we were really confident going in. We all have strong relationships on our team. We really trust each other,” said Fletcher. 

^{LBCC defender Sofia Cruz passes the ball to a teammates as Pasadena’s utility Alondra Vazquez tries to block the shot in a water polo game against Pasadena City College on Sept. 25, 2025 at the  Monte Nitzkowski Aquatic Center at Long Beach City College. The Vikings won 13-0. (Jose Calix)}

Fletcher also commented on the fact that she was referred to as a star player by Head Coach Chris Oeding and shared how the team improves. 

“We try to put in effort whenever we are around the pool or playing a game. Just touching a ball. Even in practice we put in effort,” said Fletcher

Ahmaja Rodgers, an attacker, who scored three goals and an assist was also mentioned by Odeing. 

Rodgers had a short but excited response when being referred to as a star player.

”I feel very good, yeah… it’s so shocking,”Rodgers said.

Women’s water polo will have their next game on Oct. 15 at 4:30 p.m. at Mt. San Antonio College.