Ten Santa Clara men's water polo players were honored by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches on the ACWPC All-Academic teams for their achievements during the 2009 season.
The Broncos had their highest finish ever last season in conference play, finishing third at the WWPA tournament. Mitch Klipa, the starting two meter defender for the Broncos, was a key contributor to the team while also being named team defensive MVP for the second year in a row.
Senior Jack Wall was named an Association of College Water Polo Coaches' Third Team All-American today, his second such inclusion in the annual All-American awards. Wall was an honorable mention All-American in 2008.
Santa Clara men's water polo junior 2M Stephen Hobbs is one of the important Bronco players who assisted the team in earning its highest ranking ever, No.10 in the nation, and finish in third place at WWPA Championships.
The No. 13 Santa Clara men's water polo team completed the season with a win and a 22-12 record after defeating Whittier, 17-9, in the WWPA Third Place Match held at Chapman University. It was the third time this season that the Broncos put up double digit scoring on the Poets.