Watford were crowned national champions after a dramatic penalty shootout win against City of Manchester in the GoCardless Swim England Water Polo Open U17 National Age Group Championship Final.
They repeated their exploits in yesterday’s semi-final with Exeter, coming from behind to take the game to penalties and win it in sudden death with a final score of 15-14 (6-5 on penalties).
It was a match which Watford Head Coach Adam Page branded as ‘nuts’ but admitted that he couldn’t be prouder of his team.
He said: “It was nuts. We had similar in our semi-final with Exeter, we were down by three then took it to a penalty shootout, then sudden death. And then Vuk (Guzijan), six-foot seven giant in goal pulling out miracles.
“But we always kept our composure. It was a difficult game, we know Manchester are very good. A tough side, very good in Dan (Paddon), top club as well.
“And for the penalties I couldn’t watch. I watched a little bit; I couldn’t watch some of it. I looked at the crowd half the time to see what the reactions were – people’s faces.
“I was bricking it is the right way to put it! But I’m so proud of the boys, I love them to bits. We’ve worked so hard for this in the past four of five years. In U15s we finished second to Manchester, losing 4-3 so I’m just very proud of them.”
“They were brilliant”After the first half the game looked like it was only going Manchester’s way. They were dominant throughout the opening 16 minutes, defending excellently and taking their chances in the second period to go 6-2 ahead.
But Watford weren’t ready to give up and after pulling the gap down to three in the third they turned the game on its head in the final quarter.
Three unanswered goals through Gethin Dorrington’s double and Theodoros Katsaris’ strike pulled them level at 7-7 with five minutes to play. Then Luka Guzijan put Watford in front for the first time since the opening quarter just a minute and a half later.
In the final minute both sides were celebrating like they’d won it. Goals from Yaroslav Shemanov and an Andrew Stephenson strike with two seconds to play made it look certain that Manchester had snatched back the trophy.
But there was one more twist as young Luka Guzijan fired a shot from halfway on the final whistle and a slight deflection took it into the net to take the game to penalties.
Both teams were excellent from the spot, missing just one of their opening five as the match went to sudden death. And when Manchester seventh penalty was saved by the tournament MVP and top goalkeeper, Vuk Guzijan, teammate Rishi Patel made no mistake to spark wild celebrations from the Watford bench.
Reflecting on the match, Page spoke on what he changed to help his side get back in it. He added: “I think we started slow, and after the second quarter we changed it a little bit. Then we got a bit of confidence, got into our flow and then what happened, happened.
“We started driving a lot more because they were playing a zone on positions one and two. Sometimes we may not always have the most technically gifted players but what I try to bring out in them is the smart side of water polo not just the brute force.
“I know that’s something they can develop and use when they’re older and they used that in the third quarter. We started breaking a little bit as well but I can’t complain with anything they were brilliant.”
Watford 15 – 14 City of Manchester (2-3, 0-3, 2-1, 5-2, Watford defeat Manchester 6-5 on penalties)
Watford scorers: Rishi Patel (3), Ilija Crompton, Theodoros Katsaris (2), Luka Guzijan (3), Gethin Dorrington (6)
City of Manchester scorers: Andrew Stephenson (5), Otis Mckelvey (2), Joseph Roxburgh (2), Jude Eagling, Carter McMillan, Yaroslav Shemanov (2).
In the bronze medal match, Exeter put their unfortunate penalty shootout defeat to Watford with a fine display.
They defeated Worthing 20-7, dominating from the second period onwards. Joseph Davies top scored for the club and the competition after grabbing six with Ollie Noyce and Bence Bartos scoring four a piece.
That potent attack was just too strong for a battling Worthing side who couldn’t hold them off despite a solid opening period.
The 2022 champions kept battling with Piaras Donnelly scoring a hat trick in response but Exeter were relentless and continued to extend their advantage to reach 13 by the final whistle.
You can find the full match sheets and all the results from this weekend’s competition by visiting the live scoreboard page.
Images: Will Johnston Photography
Exeter 20 – 7 Worthing (4-3, 5-0, 5-2, 6-2)
Exeter scorers: Bernat Amado, Joseph Davies (6), Ollie Noyce (4), Bence Bartos (4), Luke Mardon, Toby C-Y (3), Oliver Wallace.
Worthing scorers: Leon Wudarczyk, Piaras Donnelly (3), Tom Greenyer, Cameron Mcarragger, Ben Loffler.
Maija Bolduc, Edward Little senior setter
Nellie Feeney, Edward Little senior defense/hitter
Elizabeth Galway, Edward Little sophomore defense/hitter
Emily Higgins, Gray-New Gloucester senior outside hitter
Ava Marquis, Lewiston senior libero
Ellie Lipson Thacker, Gray-New Gloucester senior outside/right-side hitter
Atlanta finished first in the regular season standings with a 13-3 record before falling in the semifinals. The squad returns three AU stars to the roster, led by libero Piyanut Pannoy, who finished 14th on the AU leaderboard this fall with 1,957 points and ranked third in the league with 139 digs. Also returning are middle blocker Onye Ofoegbu and opposite hitter Tessa Grubbs.
AU Players: Piyanut Pannoy, Onye Ofoegbu, Tessa Grubbs
Houston finished second in the regular season standings with a 10-6 record before falling in the semifinals. The squad is loaded with AU talent, headlined by 2025 AU champion Jordan Thompson, who earned 2025 LOVB Icons Second Team honors and set league records during her dominant fall campaign. Also joining Houston are libero Justine Wong-Orantes, who moved from Omaha after playing every AU match this fall and tallying 106 digs, outside hitter Madi Kingdon Rishel, who finished fifth on the AU leaderboard, and setter Micha Hancock, who ranked third in the league with 9.80 assists per set during the AU season.
AU Players: Jordan Thompson, Justine Wong-Orantes, Madi Kingdon Rishel, Micha Hancock
Madison finished third in the regular season standings with an 8-8 record before falling in the quarterfinals. The squad returns three AU stars, including outside hitter Temi Thomas-Ailara, who finished 20th on the AU leaderboard with 1,706 points, and outside hitter Claire Chaussee, who carved out a specialized defensive role and finished 28th overall. They’re joined by LOVB first-timer, middle blocker Annayka Legros, who brings nearly a decade of international experience and made her AU debut this fall.
AU Players: Claire Chaussee, Annayka Legros, Temi Thomas-Ailara
Salt Lake boasts the largest group of AU stars with 11 athletes on the roster. The squad features outside hitter Dani Drews, who earned her second career AU podium finish with a fourth-place showing and 2,493 points, and middle blocker Sophie Fischer, who took the league by storm in her first full pro season and recorded the highest block total of any AU rookie with 24. Also joining Salt Lake are setter Madi Bugg, who moved from Atlanta after ranking fifth in both assists and setting efficiency across LOVB last season; libero Manami Kojima, the 2025 LOVB Libero of the Year, who ranked second in the AU with 140 digs; outside hitter Claire Hoffman, who finished seventh on the AU leaderboard; and middle blocker Tori Dixon, who ranked third in AU this fall with a 0.70 blocks-per-set average. Rounding out the roster are outside hitter Alexa Gray, middle blocker Serena Gray, outside hitter Madi Haynes, opposite Heydi Casanova, and opposite Skylar Fields.
AU Players: Dani Drews, Madi Haynes, Skylar Fields, Sophie Fischer, Tori Dixon, Alexa Gray, Madi Bugg, Serena Gray, Manami Kojima, Claire Hoffman, Heydi Casanova
Nebraska (formerly LOVB Omaha) finished last in the regular season standings with a 5-11 record but made an impressive run in the postseason by upsetting Madison and second-seeded Houston to reach the finals before settling for the runner-up title. The squad features three AU stars, including middle blocker Emily Thater, who broke into the top five blockers during the AU season and ranked fourth in the league with a 0.68 blocks-per-set average. Also joining the roster are outside hitter Jaali Winters and setter Gabby Blossom.
AU Players: Emily Thater, Jaali Winters, Gabby Blossom
Austin finished fifth in the regular season standings with a 5-11 record but shocked the league by upsetting Salt Lake and top-seeded Atlanta to capture the LOVB Finals crown. The squad features three AU stars, including middle blocker Molly McCage, who claimed her third consecutive Blocker of the Year award after leading the 2025 Championship with a 0.94 blocks-per-set average. She’s joined by opposite Khat Bell and rookie middle blocker Bella Bergmark, who ranked fifth in the league in blocks per set during her AU debut.
AU Players: Khat Bell, Molly McCage, Bella Bergmark
Season 2 of League One Volleyball returns on January 7 with the first serve to take place between Nebraska and the hosting Austin team.
Siera Jones is the digital media reporter at Athletes Unlimited. You can follow her on Instagram and X @sieraajones.
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State athletics announced a one-year contract extension for head volleyball coach Kristen Kelsay Monday. With the extension, Kelsay’s contract now runs through 2031.
“In her first season guiding Michigan State volleyball, Kristen Kelsay quickly established a winning culture on and off the court,” said Michigan State Vice President and Director of Athletics J Batt. “We are excited to watch the program continue to grow and strive for new levels of success under her leadership.”
“I am incredibly grateful to President Kevin Guskiewicz and Director of Athletics J Batt for the opportunity to represent Michigan State University for years to come,” said Kelsay. “Being a Spartan is a privilege, and I am honored to lead the women of Michigan State volleyball. I am humbled by the support of our athletic department and the entire Spartan family. Year one laid the foundation for the success of this program for years to come. I am so grateful for our people – my staff, the student-athletes, and our community. I look forward to continuing to build this program every day with our values and a shared mission.”
Kelsay, who completed her first season as head coach in 2025, led MSU to its most wins since 2017 with an 18-12 overall record. The Spartans opened the season with a 10-0 mark in non-conference play, the program’s first time going undefeated in non-conference action since 2012 and fourth time overall. MSU was one of eight Division I schools and one of two Big Ten programs to go unbeaten in non-conference play in 2025, while the 10-0 record marked the best start for a head coach in their first season at MSU.
MSU earned its first sweep against a ranked opponent since 2017 in 2025 with a 3-0 win against No. 20 Indiana and swept Michigan in East Lansing for the first time since 2015. The Spartans also posted their best team hitting efficiency (.222), kills per set (12.83), assists per set (11.99) and service aces per set (1.71) since 2017. Individually, junior Karolina Staniszewska was named Second Team All-Big Ten and was an American Volleyball Coaches Association Honorable Mention All-Region selection, while setter Malayah Long was twice named Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
Nine Spartans earned Academic All-Big Ten honors, and junior Zuzanna Kulig earned Academic All-District honors from the College Sports Communicators (CSC).
DES MOINES, Iowa – The Drake Relays has again partnered with the Iowa Sports Foundation to help support all Iowans in their commitment to their 2026 health and fitness goals. During the holiday season and into the first days of the New Year, the Drake Relays staff are encouraging everyone to make their New Year’s resolution a Relays Resolution.
“Each New Year provides a definitive opportunity to set goals, and we’re proud to once again partner with the Iowa Sports Foundation to help Iowans turn those goals into action,” said Franklin P. Johnson Director of the Drake Relays, Blake Boldon. “The Relays Resolution campaign and the Live Healthy Iowa 10 Week Wellness Challenge provide accessible, motivating ways for people of all fitness levels to stay active and train toward the Drake Road Races.”
The 58th installment of the Drake Road Races will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, marking the official beginning of Relays Week. With three distances available, 5k, 10k, and half marathon, there is a race available for all fitness levels and the first six 2026 Drake Relays Champions will be crowned. All finishers receive a commemorative Drake Road Races finishers medal, a premium apparel item, free admission to the Thursday night Distance Carnival at the Drake Relays plus other benefits. Become one of the first finishers of America’s Athletic Classic when you cross the finish line on the Blue Oval. Make your Relays Resolution and register on or before Monday, January 5 to take advantage of our special Relays Resolution pricing at drakeroadraces.org.
“The beginning of a new year is an ideal moment to get active and set personal goals,” Nicole Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer, shared, ‘The Iowa Sports Foundation is excited to partner with the Drake Relays to provide these fun and healthy opportunities for Iowans.'”
As a way to stay accountable in training for the Drake Road Races, the Drake Relays are encouraging registrants to participate in the Live Healthy Iowa 10 Week Wellness Challenge. For $25, participants can now register for the Challenge that will run from January 12-March 20, 2026. Over the course of 10 weeks, teams (2-10 people) track activity minutes and/or weight loss through the Live Healthy Iowa website. This simple and affordable challenge provides Iowans an opportunity to improve their health while engaging in fun, friendly competition. To register visit livehealthyiowa.org/10-challenge.
About Drake Relays
The Drake Relays has served as “America’s Athletic Classic” since its first running in 1910. The annual competition, hosted by Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, is recognized internationally as a destination for the world’s premier track & field athletes across multiple professional and amateur divisions. In 2020, the Drake Relays was named a Silver Level event on the World Athletics Continental Tour, a designation that has been received annually since that time. In addition to its signature stadium competition, the Drake Relays includes two marquee road running events open to the general public — the Grand Blue Mile presented by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield and the Drake Road Races. For more information, visit drakerelays.org.
About Live Healthy Iowa
Live Healthy Iowa is a program of the Iowa Sports Foundation, a non-profit organization located in Ames, Iowa. Live Healthy Iowa brings together friends, families, businesses, and communities in team-based wellness challenges and active events encouraging lifelong well-being.
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Photos: Wisconsin volleyball 2025 season in photos
Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) serves against UW Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin middle blocker Alicia Andrew (17) is greeted by fans after taking the floor prior to a match against Southern California at the Wisconsin Fieldhouse in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin defenders jump to block a spike by Kansas outside hitter Jovana Zelenovic (9) on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
The Wisconsin student section reacts after Wisconsin wins the third set against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) sets the ball for a spike against Texas on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) sets the ball against Eastern Illinois on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wiss.
Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan, left, and middle blocker Carter Booth, right, go up for a block against UC-Davis Sept. 4.
Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) and Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) yell after a block to win the first set against Purdue on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin outside hitter Mimi Colyer (15) elevates to contest a ball at the net against Illinois on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin outside hitter Mimi Colyer (15) is introduced prior to the match against Illinois on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) high-fives kids lined up before playing UC-Davis on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) hits the floor after saving the ball from touching the ground against Texas on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin outside hitter Mimi Colyer (15) helps setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) off the floor after losing a point to Texas on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025 at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin head coach Kelly Sheffield huddles with his senior players following the teamÕs win over UNC during a second round NCAA Tournament match between the teams at the Wisconsin Fieldhouse in Madison, Wis. Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) watches as the ball flies in the air before a serve against Notre Dame on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) goes up for a spike against UC-Davis on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin players react after a Minnesota touch goes out of bounds on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
The Wisconsin bench celebrates after a point against UW Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin outside hitter Mimi Colyer (15) attempts to spike over three Iowa defenders on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Nebraska middle blocker Rebekah Allick (5) yells after a block on Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
A young fan smiles after getting a high-five from a Wisconsin player during introductions against Minnesota on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin outside hitter Una Vajagic (1) dives for a ball flying out of bounds against Michigan on Saturday, Oct.5, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin outside hitter Mimi Colyer (15) is introduced prior to the teamÕs non-conference match against Florida at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin outside hitter Mimi Colyer (15) blocks a spike against Michigan on Saturday, Oct.5, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin outside hitter Madison Quest (10) emerges from the locker room before playing Michigan on Saturday, Oct.5, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin right side hitter Addy Horner (2) and Wisconsin middle blocker Natalie Wardlow (12) collide trying to set the ball against Nebraska on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin outside hitter Mimi Colyer (15) extends to hit a ball going out of bounds against Minnesota on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin middle blocker Alicia Andrew (17) and right side hitter Wisconsin setter Charlie Fuerbringer (24) put up a block against Indiana outside hitter Jaidyn Jager (24) in the first set of a match at the UW Field House in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. AMBER ARNOLD, STATE JOURNAL
Wisconsin outside hitter Grace Egan (32) lines up a bump after a return by Iowa on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025 at UW Field House in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin middle blocker Carter Booth (52) reacts after a point against Kansas on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025 at Kohl Center in Madison, Wis.
Wisconsin players, including Wisconsin middle blocker Alicia Andrew, left, and libero/defensive specialist Kristen Simon (7) celebrate the teamÕs win over UNC during a second round NCAA Tournament match between the teams at the Wisconsin Fieldhouse in Madison, Wis. Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL
Caleb Atwood, Scarborough junior outside hitter
Maya Babcock, York senior libero
Liana Edwards, Gorham junior setter
Anna Grace Hebert, Cheverus sophomore libero
Grace Keaney, Yarmouth senior middle hitter/outside hitter
Charlotte MacDonald, Kennebunk senior setter
Bella Parrotta, York senior setter
Addie Petit, Thornton Academy junior setter
Anabelle Talley, Greely junior outside hitter
Quinn Wherley, Kennebunk senior libero
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