Report by LBSU
The 49er men’s water polo team hosted their annual alumni game and picnic Sunday at the Long Beach State Campus Pool. The annual event showcases members of the current 49er squad against LBSU water polo alumni of the past. The alumni team was made up of former players with graduation dates ranging from 1972 to 2009.
After a tough match against the top-ranked USC on Saturday the 49ers were able to let loose and compete against some familiar faces. The alumni took a 3-1 lead in the first period after 2008 All-MPSF performer Ash Blythen scored consecutive goals.
Sophomore Taylor Clute scored the goal of the game for the 2009 squad when Senior Jeff Greenwood vaulted Clute four feet above the water and Clute rifled a shot past the Alumni goalie. The Alumni eventually won the match 12-11.
UP NEXT: Long Beach State gets back to business this weekend, when they travel to Stanford, Calif. to participate in the Northern California Tournament. The tournament, hosted this year by the Stanford Cardinal, lasts all day Saturday, September 19 with the 49ers opening match starting at 9:50 am against UC Irvine. The tournament concludes on Sunday, September 21.
The 2009 Long Beach State Men’s Water Polo team and staff would like to thank:
Alan Korsgaden-Class of 79
Ash Blythen-Class of 08
Joe Collins-Class of 72
Kin Parsons-Class of 96
Stefan Ludecke-Class of 06
Johnny Foster-Class of 08
Bret Ross-Class of 77
Matt Shafer-Class of 07
Sean Mackenzie-Class of 06
Scott Miller-Class of 02
Ricardo Azevedo-Class of 81
Clint Wilson-Class of 08
Steve Snyder-Class of 72
Aaron Holloway-Class of 03
Eric Benson-Class of 07
Steve Mackenzie-Class of 08
Jim Durley-Class of 04
Jason Palda-Class of 03
Chris Tramentano-Class of 01
Kellyn Carlson-Class of 02
Pavle Filipovic-Class of 09
Reid Tomassi- Class of 07
Robin Carden-Class of 80
Tom Onyshko-Class of 05
Jason Cloud-Class of 07
Jerry Lozano-Class of 76
Sean Buckner-Class of 80
Ken Lindgren
Robert Smith-Class of 01
Ron Crawford
Travis Buchanon