The game, which starts off with a sprint to the middle to get the ball, proves challenging as the stakes rise. Photo/Adiva Mittal

As the ball shifts around, it becomes difficult to keep up, especially as it closes in on the goal. “C’mon, get in there!” Sean Greeley, GBHS coach, says. Adiva Mittal

The parent section, while intense, fosters a collaborative and supportive environment among parent, strengthening the overall team bond. “I really like coming to the games. I mean, of course to see my daughter play, but also to talk with other parents and see the other teams.” A Granite Bay parent said. Photo/Adiva Mittal

Tensions rise as the game progresses and the score begins to polarize. Rocklin begins to fall behind in the score, resulting in a loss. “If you guys get one thing out of this, it’s that you guys can always improve” Tina Campbell, the Rocklin coach, tells her players after the game. Photo/Adiva Mittal

The team has some fun before the game whilst warming up. Music blares from the speakers as the girls practice their serves. “H-O-T T-O G-O! You can take me hot to go!” the girls sing in unison to the famous TikTok song whilst participating in the dance. Photo/Adiva Mittal

It’s nearing the end of the game, and it’s Rocklin’s last chance at recovery from a rocky first half, initiated bye the unstoppable Grizzlies. “Hey Rocklin, you got this girls!” fans encouragingly cheer. Photo/Adiva Mittal

The Granite Bay Grizzlies JV Girls water Polo Team dominates Rocklin. “We’ve had our ups and downs. But the team is playing pretty well,” a Rocklin parent, said. Photo/Adiva Mittal

The goalies have a hefty responsibility; blocking the goals of the opponent. As it’s nearing the end of the quarter, fans of Rocklin encourage the players to make a goal and take advantage of the last few seconds. However, the team doesn’t score, and the Granite Bay goalie turns around to get out of the pool and join the rest of the team.”Let’s go grizzlys!” Parents yell proudly.