West Valley College women’s water polo, ranked No. 9, competed at the Santa Barbara City College Halloween Invitational on October 30-31, 2026. The Vikings faced tough competition and were defeated by No. 5 Orange Coast College (10-7), No. 2 Santa Barbara City College (14-4), and No. 8 Saddleback College (11-9).
Goalkeeper Maya Hansen anchored West Valley’s defense with a total of 43 saves across the three matches, including 14 saves against Orange Coast, 15 against Santa Barbara, and 14 against Saddleback. On offense, Sofia De Rollo recorded a hat trick in each game, leading the team’s scoring efforts. Maria Perez contributed significantly, scoring five goals against Saddleback and providing assists and steals throughout the tournament.
In the game against Orange Coast, West Valley kept the contest close until the fourth quarter, trailing 7-6 before Orange Coast scored three late goals. Against Santa Barbara, the Vikings fell behind early, conceding six goals in the first quarter which set a challenging tone. West Valley played stronger in later quarters but could not overcome the deficit. In their last match versus Saddleback, West Valley outscored the Bobcats in the second half but fell short of a comeback after a first-half deficit.
Looking ahead, West Valley College will host the Coast Conference Championship Tournament on November 6-7, 2026. The Vikings enter the tournament as the No. 2 seed and are scheduled to play their semifinal match on Friday, November 6, at 5:20 p.m.
CSB Take
West Valley College women’s water polo faced formidable competition at the Halloween Invitational, resulting in three losses but demonstrating strong individual performances that highlight the team’s potential. Maya Hansen’s high save totals underscored West Valley’s defensive resilience, while Sofia De Rollo’s repeated hat tricks exhibited offensive strength. As the Vikings prepare to host the Coast Conference Championship, they have the opportunity to channel this experience to improve and contend for the conference title on home turf.
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