Riverside City College women’s water polo team captured its second consecutive Orange Empire Conference championship by defeating Golden West College 12-5 on November 7, 2026, at the Riverside Aquatics Complex.
The Tigers, ranked third in the state, began the tournament with a 17-7 victory over Orange Coast College on November 5 before winning the championship. Riverside closed the season with an overall record of 26-5 and a conference record of 6-1.
McKenna Dunning scored eight goals across the two tournament games, including four goals in the championship match. Angelina Beall contributed seven goals, while Isabella Stolpp added six goals and nine assists. Goalkeeper Elizabeth Betancourt anchored the defense with 22 total saves throughout the tournament, including 15 in the title game.
In the championship game, Riverside’s defense held Golden West scoreless in the first and third quarters. The Tigers dominated the third quarter 5-0, which was key to their victory. Riverside tallied 16 steals in the match with Caroline Manley, Chloe Bustos, and Madison Faulkner each recording four. The team assisted on 11 of their 12 goals in the final.
Following their conference triumph, Riverside City College will compete in the 3C2A Southern California Regionals from November 12 to 14 at Long Beach City College.
CSB Take
By securing back-to-back Orange Empire Conference championships, Riverside City College women’s water polo continues to establish itself as a dominant program in Southern California. Their balanced scoring, playmaking, and strong defensive efforts provide a solid foundation heading into regional competition. Maintaining this level of team cohesion and execution will be essential as they pursue greater postseason success.
Source: Original report
More coverage: Riverside City College.
