The Full Story
Athlete Success Stories
RISE Water polo athletes have successes inside and outside of the pool. We focus on the growth of the individual and celebrate all of their pursuits to become great human beings.
Academic All-American 2024-25
Dominate performance - In the classroom. Congratulations to:
Ryan Hill
Gray Lewis
Evelyn Bixel
James Laird
Liam Stewart
Anelise Harris
Sophia Dunn
Emmett Bixel
Damian Gotwols
Jack Kennedy
Michael Vallens
Quinn Callahan
Thomas Nowakowski
U.S. National Team
Selection Camp (NTSC) - 2025
Congratulations to our 2025 NTSC Invitees. Although both Brayde and Evie has been invited previously, it's a great honor and testament to their continued hard work to again achieve this recognition.
RISE Water Polo has five current athletes who have been invited to this top, National level.
2025 State Champion-
Taekwondo
Hard Work Pays Off
Congratulations to
Kaitlyn for Winning the State Championships in Taekwondo (sparring & inventive forms), and for earning third in Escrima (stick fighting).
(Just a word of caution to all you
who meet her in the 2m area!)
Nick Johnson Inspiration Award
At the National Olympic Development Tournament (ODP), Elena Perrotto was awarded the Nick Johnson Inspiration Award. The award recognizes athletes that fully embody the vision and values of the
Olympic Development Program.
Elena is the 4th RISE Water Polo athlete to earn this prestigious accolade.
Academic All-American (2023-24)
Hard Work Pays Off
Congratulations to
Gray Lewis,
Evelyn Bixel,
Finley Collins, &
Elena Perrotto
State 4A Champions
The Monarch swim team won the State 4A championship in May, the first time in the school's history to ever win the title. Jack Kennedy swam for the team in the 100M backstroke, qualifying for state as a freshman.