Welcome to the Water Polo - Boys home page. For additional information on the water polo program please contact - Mr. Brian Drumm at brian.drumm@ignatius.org. For a complete faculty and staff contact list, please visit our Contact Info page.

 

 

 

IHSA State Finalist
2010 - Third Place

IHSA Sectional Champions
2007, 2009, 2010

Introduction

Welcome to Wolfpack Boys Water Polo! Since our varsity beginnings in 2002, the boys water polo team has grown from a small startup program to one of the top teams in the state of Illinois. Our goal is to help student-athletes not only reach their water polo potential, but also reach their potential as Ignatians. Players grow in terms of work ethic, dedication, and teamwork - all while having a lot of fun along the way.

The Team

We offer two levels of play (Varsity and Frosh/Soph), and we play in one of the toughest conferences in the state, the Metro Catholic Aquatic Conference, which is home to all seven IHSA boys water polo state championship teams. Our thirty-game schedule offers student-athletes plenty of experience and opportunities to hone their water polo skills. The majority of our student-athletes actually join the Pack with little to no previous playing experience, but are able to make up that deficit quickly with enthusiasm and willingness to learn the sport.

Coaching Staff

Head Coach -- Brian Drumm
Assistant Coach -- Luis Martinez ‘99

Last Season Recap

The Pack finished the 2010 season by taking 3rd place in the IHSA State Tournament. They look forward to returning to the state tournament in 2011 while also improving on 2010’s school-record of 23 wins. In recent years, many members of the Wolfpack have been recognized for their achievements, both in and out of the pool, by being named to multiple All-State, All-Sectional, All-Conference, and Academic All-America teams. In 2010, senior Brendan Moore made 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Sectional, and 1st team All-Conference, and junior Mark Alvarado made 2nd team All-State, 1st Team All-Sectional, and 1st Team All-Conference in leading the Wolfpack to the IHSA 3rd place trophy.

Season Outlook

The 2011 team returns a solid group of 2010 contributors. Senior Mark Alvarado (#7, 2010 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-Sectional, and 2nd Team All-State selection), senior Mike Fratto (#1, 2010 2nd Team All-Conference and 1st Team All-Sectional selection), and junior Jaime Juarez (#11, 2010 2nd Team All-Conference and All-Sectional Honorable Mention selection) are set to lead the Wolfpack towards the state tournament once again.