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%
11
Spots left
Needs
Ceiling, not spots available.
Includes 2 roster-size
DIIDivision II
McKendree University Women's Water Polo
Recruiting outlook: 11 projected openings for the Class of 2027
Illinois · Western Water Polo Association Women
Head coach
Alex FiguerasStaff directory ↗
3rd season since 2025
2026–27 roster
22
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Two-year average 24.5Roster-size gap 2
Coach's usual roster
Based on 2 seasons under this coach
Where the roster comes from
Current 2026–27 roster · 22 players
Domestic 18 · 86% · International 3 · 14%
United States
- California5 · 24%
- Illinois3 · 14%
- Texas3 · 14%
- Florida2 · 10%
- Michigan2 · 10%
- Idaho1 · 5%
- Massachusetts1 · 5%
- Missouri1 · 5%
International
- Canada
2 · 10% - Spain
1 · 5%
1 hometown could not be placed and is not included.
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%
5
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%
1
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Position breakdown
- Attack 7
- Center 3
- Utility 4
- Defender 4
- Goalkeeper 3
Also on the roster: 1 no position
Roster
Attack
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Emma CramerPrevious school: Orange Coast College (3C2A) / Diablo Alliance Water Polo | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Brentwood, CAHeritage High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Emma DorePrevious school: Foothill Club Water Polo | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Pomona, CABonita High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Kaitlyn GoinsPrevious school: GR Elite | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | AAttacker | East Grand Rapids, MIEast Grand Rapids High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Kieryn BlayonePrevious school: Water Polo Saskatchewan | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Regina, Saskatchewan, CanadaCampbell Collegiate | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Maisie MattocksPrevious school: Norco Water Polo | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Shutesbury, MAThe Williston Northampton School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Mikayla BrownPrevious school: Diablo Alliance Water Polo | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Concord, CAClayton Valley Charter High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Shanelle MárquezPrevious school: St. Louis Area Polo / St. Louis Lions | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Madrid, SpainGateway Legacy Christian Academy | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
Center
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella MorquechoPrevious school: Iona University (NCAA - DI) / Chicago Park District Water Polo Club | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | C | Chicago, ILMother McAuley Liberal Arts High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Sarah VelazcoPrevious school: Raider Water Polo | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | C | Miami, FLRansom Everglades High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Victoria GoncalvesPrevious school: Orlando Thunder Water Polo | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | C | Orlando, FLOlympia High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Utility
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne DenshamPrevious school: Wolverine Water Polo | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | U | Grand Blanc, MIGrand Blanc High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Charlie MonroePrevious school: Fleet Water Polo | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | U | The Woodlands, TXThe Woodlands High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Hailey MunozPrevious school: CHAWP Aquatics | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | U | Murrieta, CAVista Murrieta High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Madeline McGovernPrevious school: LYONS Aquatics / West Suburban Water Polo Club | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | U | Frankfort, ILLincoln-Way East High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Defender
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail SmithPrevious school: Southside Water Polo Club | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | DCenter Defender | Pearland, TXGlenda Dawson High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Morgan ClarkPrevious school: St. Louis Area Polo | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | DCenter Defender | Eureka, MOEureka High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Payton DowlerPrevious school: Water Polo Saskatchewan | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | DCenter Defender | Regina, Saskatchewan, CanadaDr. Martin LeBoldus Catholic High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Ryenne AyersPrevious school: North Idaho Water Polo | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | DCenter Defender | Coeur d‘Alene, IDCoeur d ‘Alene High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
Goalkeeper
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy WetherholtPrevious school: South Coast Aquatics | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | GK | Malibu, CAWestlake High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Delaney JudkinsPrevious school: LYONS Aquatics | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | GK | La Grange, ILLyons Township High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Elizabeth ZurawskiPrevious school: Alamo Area Water Polo | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | GK | San Antonio, TXWilliam J. Brennan High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Position not listed
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliva Bechtel | Seasons left: 4Listed as incoming Fr (2026 commit) | — | Hometown not listedLafayette HS (Missouri) | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |