Several Rain City Water Polo teams, including several Mercer Island players, traveled to the Nike Open Water Tournament in late July.

The 16U boys team played in the 18U bracket, winning the tournament, while the 14U boys team also played up in the 16U bracket, winning as well. The 16U girls team finished in third place overall.

Ten members of the Rain City Water Polo club were named to All-Tournament teams. They include: Taylor Powers, Chris Apodaca, Marco Stanchi, Nathan Miller, Conrad Gordan, Alicia Nordal, Mirei Yasuda, Olivia Mulholland, Annalise Nahlin and Claire St. Marie.

The teams are now participating in the U.S. Junior Olympics in Southern California.