1993 AHS Girls Varsity Water Polo
The 1993 Antioch High School Varsity Girls Water Polo Team secured its place in school history with a remarkable season defined by dominance, determination, and championship success. Under the leadership of Head Coach Frank Reichert and co-captains Rebecca Beal (ASLHOF Class of 2018) and Ranie Lynds, and ASLHOF (Class of 2017) Angela Lindsay, the Panthers established themselves as one of the premier water polo teams in Northern California.
Antioch opened the season with an impressive performance at the Novato Tournament, finishing undefeated with a perfect 5-0 record to capture the championship title. The team continued to build momentum throughout the season, entering the Pinole Valley Championships with an outstanding 19-2 overall record and a 16-game winning streak. The Panthers once again rose to the occasion, going undefeated in the tournament and earning the championship with key victories over powerhouse programs including Pinole Valley, Carondelet, and Beyer High School.
League play showcased Antioch’s balanced excellence on both offense and defense. In five league contests, the Panthers scored an incredible 66 goals while allowing only 17, demonstrating their ability to control every aspect of the game. Competing against top programs at the Western States Championships, Antioch earned a strong seventh-place finish and improved its season record to 23-5 heading into the North Coast Section Championships.
The Panthers saved one of their finest performances for the postseason, capturing the North Coast Section Championship with victories over Pinole Valley and Carondelet. Antioch concluded the season with an exceptional 25-5 overall record, cementing the 1993 team’s legacy as one of the greatest girl’s water polo teams in Antioch High School history.
Pictured Standing L-R in the back row: Maritza Trejo-Mejia, Brandi Pettit, Angela Vega, Maria Castillo, Christie Hayes, Cathi Wilson, Rebecca Beal, Staci Johnson, Christina Lopez-Lago, Erica Deeble and Coach Frank Reichert.