Menlo Mavens win gold at Master’s Nationals

The Menlo Mavens Women’s Water Polo team made quite a splash at the 2026 USAWP Men’s and Women’s Master’s Nationals, bringing home the gold in the women’s 40+ age group.

The Mavens faced a tough bracket this year, with all competing teams bringing incredible skill and intensity to the pool.

After an undefeated bracket play and a semi-final win against Olympic Club, they went on to win the gold medal game 10-6 in a hard-earned championship match against OC Riptide.

Back row, left to right: Alisa Burmeister, Christine Welsh, Kaileen Korte, Galen Main, Gina Marek, Michelle Evans

Front row, left to right: Brooke Boak, Nancy El-Sakkary, Lex Higlett, Emily Evers, Emily Zien, Carrie Holmberg

Photo courtesy USA Water Polo/Katherine Padilla