Class of 2027
current high-school seniors
Slated to replace current players with 1 season of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
9
Spots left
Needs
Ceiling, not spots available.
Includes 2 roster-size
DIIIDivision III
Chapman University Women's Water Polo
Recruiting outlook: 9 projected openings for the Class of 2027
California · Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conf.
Head coach
Eric PloesselStaff directory ↗
25th season since 2003
2026–27 roster
21
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Two-year average 22.3Roster-size gap 2
Coach's usual roster
Based on 3 seasons under this coach
Where the roster comes from
Current 2026–27 roster · 21 players
Domestic 21 · 100% · International 0 · 0%
United States
- California9 · 43%
- Hawaii3 · 14%
- Illinois3 · 14%
- Connecticut1 · 5%
- Michigan1 · 5%
- Oregon1 · 5%
- Texas1 · 5%
- Utah1 · 5%
Recruiting by high-school class
Class of 2028
current high-school juniors
Slated to replace current players with 2 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
7
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Class of 2029
current high-school sophomores
Slated to replace current players with 3 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
7
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Class of 2030
current high-school freshmen
Slated to replace current players with 4 seasons of eligibility remaining
Share of the openings ceiling with a commit0%
0
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Position breakdown
- Attack 10
- Center 4
- Utility 4
- Defender 2
- Goalkeeper 1
Roster
Attack
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Annika Lindberg | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Arlington Heights, Ill.John Hersey | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Caylie Saiki | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Honolulu, HawaiiPunahou | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Clara Pettiross | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Edmonds, Wash.Shorecrest | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Emily Watanapongse | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | St. Charles, Ill.St. Charles North | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Kendall Pappan | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Simi Valley, CalifOaks Christian | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Kimie Ginoza | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Honolulu, HawaiiHenry J. Kaiser High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Lyric RoddenberryPrevious school: Orange Coast College | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Oceanside, Calif.El Camino | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Maile Imonen | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Kamuela, HawaiiHawaii Prepatory | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Maya McGuane | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | San Juan Capistrano, Calif.Portola | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Nina Bastick | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Park City, UtahPark City High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Center
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Nadolski | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | C | Kentwood, Mich.East Kentwood | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Kendall Nelson | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | C | Wilton, Conn.Westover | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Meg Peters | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | C | Dallas, TexasHighland Park | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Mia Harrison | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | C | Livermore, Calif.Granada | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Utility
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ani Aguilar | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | U | Portland, Ore.Lincoln | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Annika Liou | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | U | Cupertino, Calif.Lynbrook | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Kate Launius | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | U | Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.Peninsula | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Lyndsey Johnson | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | U | Camarillo, Calif.Camarillo | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Defender
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aveen Cunningham | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | DCenter Defender | Evanston, Ill.Evanston Township | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Chloe Gonzalez | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | D | Downey, Calif.Downey | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Goalkeeper
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Chiem | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | GK | Corona, Calif.Centenniel | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |