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Water Polo - Boys Varsity
Teams & Schedules
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2023 - 2024Head Coach: Luis MartinezIHSA State Runner-Up2011IHSA State Finalist
2010 3rd Place, 2013 4th Place, 2015 4th Place, 2016 4th Place
IHSA Elite 8
2007, 2009, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019IHSA Sectional Champions2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019Metro Catholic Aquatics Conference Champions
2016
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.
We offer two levels of play (Varsity and JV), 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.
Luis Martinez has been coaching water polo at Saint Ignatius College Prep since 2002 – first as the assistant coach, then as head coach since 2012. Coach Martinez is a proud member of the Saint Ignatius Class of 1999. He played water polo at the University of Illinois. Many of his Student-Athletes have been recognized on all-conference, all-sectional and all-state teams, with several going on to play water polo collegiately. Beyond the Wolfpack, Coach Martinez is also one of the coaches for the Chicago Park District Water Polo Club.
Team Motto: Starts with “I”...Ends with “US!”
Team Coaches
Team News
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Pack Garb Big Win on Senior Night
The Wolfpack celebrated Senior Night with a 16-3 win over U of Chicago Lab. Seniors Jack Rankin (4 goals) and Connor Burke (4 goals) each led the attack, with fellow seniors Volodymyr Sobko (3 goals) and Daniel Barrera (1 goal) also scoring. The Pack will face Loyola in the first round of the MCAC tournament today at Fenwick.Read More -
Offensive Explosion Goes Caravan Way
The Pack lost to Mt. Carmel 22-21 in overtime. Connor Burke and Volodymyr Sobko led the attack. Jack Rankin had 10 saves in goal. The Pack will host UChicago Lab for Senior Night on Wednesday.Read More -
Young Defeats Wolfpack
The Wolfpack lost to Whitney Young 18-9. Connor Burke led the attack. Jack Rankin had 6 saves in goal. Varsity will play Mt. Carmel on Friday.Read More -
Lane Tech Defeats Wolfpack
The Wolfpack lost to Lane 15-7. Connor Burke led the attack with 4 goals. Jack Rankin had 10 saves in goal. Ignatius will travel to Whitney Young today.Read More -
Pack Place 7th at Lyons Invite
The Pack took 7th placed in the Lyons Tournament. Ignatius lost to York (14-2), Palatine (15-9), and OPRF (10-4) before defeating H-F (13-7). Connor Burke, Volodmyr Sobko, and Jame Corby led the attack. Jack Rankin anchored the defense. The Pack are back in action on Friday when they travel to Lane.Read More -
Pack Struggle at York Invite
The Wolfpack went 0-4 at the York tournament this past weekend. They lost to New Trier (16-2), Naperville North (12-3), Lyons (14-4), and Whitney Young (10-2). Connor Burke and Volodymyr Sobko led the attack. Jack Rankin anchored the defense. The Pack will travel to Brother Rice on Wednesday.Read More -
Loyola Edges Pack
Ignatius lost to Loyola 7-5. Connor Burke had 2 goals, while Owen Snow, James Corby, and Grant Ghaly each had 1 goal. Jack Rankin had 10 saves in goal. The Pack will play in the York tournament this weekend.Read More -
Friars Defeat Wolfpack
The Wolfpack lost to Fenwick 13-2. Connor Burke scored both goals. Jack Rankin had 8 saves in goal. Ignatius will host Loyola on Wednesday.Read More -
Wolfpack Split at Fenwick Invite
The Pack went 2-2 at the Fenwick Tournament. They defeated Curie (10-5) and Brother Rice (11-8), but lost to Stevenson (3-12) and Lincoln-Way East (4-9). Connor Burke and Volodymyr Sobko led the attack, while Jack Rankin was anchoring the defense. The Pack travel to Fenwick later today.Read More -
Stevenson Stops pack at Friar Invite
The Pack lost to Stevenson 12-4 in the Fenwick Tournament. Connor Burke had 3 goals, while Volodymyr Sobko chipped in with 1 goal. Jack Rankin had 9 saves in goal. The Pack will play Curie tonight at Fenwick.Read More -
Pack Top Jones
The Wolfpack defeated Jones 12-3. Connor Burke and Volodymyr Sobko each scored 4 goals to lead the way. Jack Rankin had 13 saves to anchor the defense. The Pack will visit St. Rita on Wednesday.Read More -
Wolfpack Top Shamrocks
The Wolfpack won 13-5 over St. Patrick in their opener. Volodymyr Sobko (5 goals, 6 steals), James Corby (3 goals, 1 assist), and Connor Burke (2 goals, 2 assists) led the attack. Jack Rankin (6 saves, 1 assist) anchored the defense. The Pack are back in action this weekend at the Palatine Tournament.Read More
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