Gilman water polo off to fast start
The Greyhounds are seeking their third MIAA title in four years
September 30, 2025
by Nelson Coffin
Having its two-year MIAA water polo reign sunk last year by Loyola Blakefield, Gilman appears to be taking no prisoners this fall.
The Greyhounds have pounded all three of its league foes this season, beating Calvert Hall College, 16-10, Archbishop Spalding, 19-7, and Loyola Blakefield, 18-13.
Yet Loyola’s loss has not deterred coach Gordon Amato from believing in his team’s upside.
Even though the defending champs graduated a dozen athletes from the 2024 squad, Amato said “this is a young feisty team that is eager to win.”
Sophomores Fin Mitchell and Dan Price, a talented goalie, are part of the reason for Amato’s optimism.
“These two young men showed potential in the sport and are continuing to grow,” Amato said.
Juniors Charlie Will, Alex Bennett and Max Layton “bring their year-round playing experience to the team,” the coach added.
Look for junior goalie Henry Lancaster to continue “to grow in his position.”
Senior co-captain Andrew Cirincione (with Ian Durham) and Gavin Halsey lead the Dons in scoring while Kain Farley and Sal Annello are anchors who may not show up on a score sheet, but provide assists and stellar defense.
“We are looking to shake up the MIAA with our guys this season,” said Amato, whose Dons are 2-1 in league play. “We may be a young team, but we are hungry to repeat.”
McDonogh coach Scott Ward said that his team is looking to improve on a one-win season last year.
“We have good leadership and return several veteran players,” he said, noting that captains Stanley Kabenge,and Tyler Bowers, plus Zac Meier, are the Eagle leaders. “We have a deep bench and two good goalies. I like the way this team is coming into form, but we know there are several talented teams in the MIAA that are much better than us. We plan just to play hard and see if we can earn a playoff spot.”
McDonogh has fallen to Loyola, 17-12, edged Calvert College, 14-13, and topped Mount St. Joseph, 11-8, before traveling to Gilman on Sept. 30.
Yet Loyola’s loss has not deterred coach Gordon Amato from believing in his team’s upside.
Even though the defending champs graduated a dozen athletes from the 2024 squad, Amato said “this is a young feisty team that is eager to win.”
Sophomores Fin Mitchell and Dan Price, a talented goalie, are part of the reason for Amato’s optimism.
“These two young men showed potential in the sport and are continuing to grow,” Amato said.
Juniors Charlie Will, Alex Bennett and Max Layton “bring their year-round playing experience to the team,” the coach added.
Look for junior goalie Henry Lancaster to continue “to grow in his position.”
Senior co-captain Andrew Cirincione (with Ian Durham) and Gavin Halsey lead the Dons in scoring while Kain Farley and Sal Annello are anchors who may not show up on a score sheet, but provide assists and stellar defense.
“We are looking to shake up the MIAA with our guys this season,” said Amato, whose Dons are 2-1 in league play. “We may be a young team, but we are hungry to repeat.”
McDonogh coach Scott Ward said that his team is looking to improve on a one-win season last year.
“We have good leadership and return several veteran players,” he said, noting that captains Stanley Kabenge,and Tyler Bowers, plus Zac Meier, are the Eagle leaders. “We have a deep bench and two good goalies. I like the way this team is coming into form, but we know there are several talented teams in the MIAA that are much better than us. We plan just to play hard and see if we can earn a playoff spot.”
McDonogh has fallen to Loyola, 17-12, edged Calvert College, 14-13, and topped Mount St. Joseph, 11-8, before traveling to Gilman on Sept. 30.