The Kaiser High School l Waterpolo team is thriving with a strong lead in the OIA with a current 9-0 win streak. They have just finished their regular game season, which will now lead them into the OIA championship, as the top seed in the league. Over the season, the team has shown strong dedication to the sport both in and out of the pool, with morning practices starting at 6:15 AM nearly every week, as well as practices everyday after school. Balancing academics with sports on the side shows the team members determination towards the sport.
Last year’s water polo team barely had enough players to allow for any subs during the games, but this year there are many new additions. Many students with no water polo experience, chose to join the team in hopes of finding a new passion or hobby to continue on in their future. Everyone on the team improved over the past season as individuals as well as a team. The practice schedule consists of practice six or seven times a week, Monday through Friday starting at 3:00 PM, and finishing at 5:15 PM, with morning practices once or twice a week, starting at 6:15 AM, and ending at 7:15 AM.
The team has had many big moments and celebratory wins throughout the season. An accomplishment that stood out was beating Kahuku High School, who have been known for their striking waterpolo team, who have won 17 out of the 20 OIA championships. There are many standout players on the team, but as of April 20th 2026, the current scoring leaders are Elliana Schiffner with 35 goals, Maile Judd with 30 goals, and Alyssa Tongg with 12 goals.
Norah King is one of the two team captains of the Kaiser High school Waterpolo team, and the one and only senior. She has been playing water polo since her freshman year of High School, and is the goalkeeper for the team. In her Junior year, she was named the All OIA player of the year, which is the highest individual award you can receive. Norah King has said, “I enjoy the excitement and intensity of a game, especially when the score is close and I make saves that can either make or break a game.” She has committed to Fresno Pacific University, and will begin her collegiate water polo career there in the fall. The biggest challenge Norah has had to overcome in the sport was when she first started playing. “I would overthink about the pressure of being in the goal and have so much anxiety. But with time, experience, and encouragement from amazing teammates and coaches, I’ve learned to be confident and play to the best of my ability without unnecessary anxiety.”
The team is currently preparing for the OIA championship which will be held at Veterans Memorial Aquatics Center in Waipahu, on April 23rd-24th. The semi finals will be on the 23rd, with the final being held on the 24th. After the OIA championship is over, the team will begin to prepare for the state championship competition which will be held at Kamehameha Schools Kapalama. That competition will begin on May 4th, and continue throughout the month of May, with some of the dates still to be determined.
