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%
6
Spots left
Needs
Ceiling, not spots available.
Includes 3 roster-size
DIIDivision II
University of California, Merced (UC Merced) Women's Water Polo
Recruiting outlook: 6 projected openings for the Class of 2027
California · Western Water Polo Association Women
Head coach
Britt ConnellStaff directory ↗
Head coach since at least 2024
2026–27 roster
16
Players on the 2026–27 roster
Two-year average 19.7Roster-size gap 3
Coach's usual roster
Based on 3 seasons under this coach
Where the roster comes from
Current 2026–27 roster · 16 players
Domestic 15 · 100% · International 0 · 0%
United States
- California14 · 93%
- Oregon1 · 7%
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%
5
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%
1
Spots left
NeedsNone
Estimate · How this is counted
Position breakdown
- Attack 3
- Center 1
- Utility 7
- Defender 0
- Goalkeeper 4
Also on the roster: 1 no position
Roster
Attack
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Aislyn Sorsky | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Fresno, CABullard High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Anna Potter | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Elk Grove, CAChristian Brothers High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Madison Marion | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | AAttacker | Chowchilla, CAChowchilla Union High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Center
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiryn Wicker | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | C | Merced, CAEl Capitan High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Utility
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Conner | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | U | San Diego, CAEastlake High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Ava FariaPrevious school: Modesto Junior College | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | U | Turlock, CA | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Grace TademyPrevious school: Reedley Middle College High School | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | U | Reedley, CA | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Makayla Hemphill | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | U | Merced, CAEl Capitan High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Piper Ferris | Year 4 · 1 season leftListed as Jr. (2025-26) | U | Eugene, ORSheldon High School | Class of 2023 · 1 Year of Eligibility Remaining |
| Sophia Milton | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | U | Reedley, CAReedley High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Yaritza Elizondo | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | U | Menlo Park, CAMenlo-Atherton High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Goalkeeper
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abigail Shapiro | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | GK | Calabasas, CACalabasas High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Amelie Ramirez | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | GK | Commerce, CASchurr High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Kamarin Holm | Year 3 · 2 seasons leftListed as So. (2025-26) | GK | Reedley, CAReedley High School | Class of 2024 · 2 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
| Makenzie Royal | Year 2 · 3 seasons leftListed as Fr. (2025-26) | GK | San Diego, CASantana High School | Class of 2025 · 3 Years of Eligibility Remaining |
Position not listed
| Player | Year and eligibility | Pos | From | Grad Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ava Villarreal | Seasons left: 4Listed as incoming Fr (2026 commit) | — | Hometown not listedEvergreen Valley HS | Class of 2026 · 4 Years of Eligibility Remaining |