Redlands' water polo players named All-American

It was announced late last month that the University of Redlands men’s water polo team gained two members on the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) All-American First Team.  Senior center Ryan Hall (Bellevue, WA) and junior driver Andrew Becskehazy (Surfside, FL) gained the honor after helping the Bulldogs earn a solid sixth-place finish at the Western Water Polo Association (WWPA) Championships with an overall record of 22-14.

Hall concludes his impressive career at Redlands with his fourth-consecutive First Team selection.  He finished the 2007 season with a team-leading 52 goals, ranking 37^th in the nation, while also topping his teammates as the best defensive player with 53 steals and 32 ejections drawn.  In addition, Hall was the only Redlands competitor to receive WWPA All-Tournament accolades with his spot on the Second Team.

After three stellar seasons with the Bulldogs, Becskehazy stepped into the spotlight in 2007 with his inaugural All-American award.  He notched 39 goals to go along with a team-leading 33 assists, which helped Redlands rank eighth in the nation offensively.  Becskehazy also garnered 31 steals and 18 ejections drawn on defense, revealing his well-rounded abilities.

In addition, Bulldog senior driver Tony Rona (Mercer Island, WA) and sophomore center Brendan Meaney (Palm Desert, CA) were also recognized as Honorable Mentions.

For a complete list of the ACWPC All-American teams, please log onto www.collegewaterpolocoach.org.