The River City High School Water Polo varsity girls once again set the standard, defeating league rival Rodriguez High School 22–11 to capture their third consecutive league championship and second straight Monticello Empire League title. Photo courtesy of Jonathan Sibayan

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The 2025 season marked another historic chapter for River City High School Water Polo. Both the varsity boys’ and varsity girls’ programs advanced to their respective Monticello Empire League (MEL) Championship Games, a testament to the depth, talent and culture of excellence continuing to thrive within the program.

The varsity girls once again set the standard, defeating league rival Rodriguez High School 22–11 to capture their third consecutive league championship and second straight Monticello Empire League title. The victory also secured the best record in program history and cemented River City High’s status among the Sac-Joaquin Section’s Division I elite.

Led by the dynamic scoring tandem of Reagan Eisberg and Cat Hadba-Guimaraes, widely regarded as one of the most prolific offensive duos in California, the Lady Raiders combined relentless offense with disciplined defense anchored by senior Reese Castro. The team now heads into the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Sac-Joaquin Section Playoffs with confidence and championship experience, opening against Laguna Creek High School in the first round.

The defending Monticello Empire League Champion varsity boys also returned to the title stage, falling just short in a hard-fought 13–16 battle against Rodriguez. Despite the loss, the Raiders showcased grit, maturity and tremendous promise for the future. The young squad, featuring only one junior in the starting lineup, is anchored by a talented core of sophomores and freshmen, including standout goalie Elijah Stone-Eisberg, one of the section’s top young keepers. Offensively, the Raiders were powered by one of the region’s most dangerous scoring tandems, Brendon Bryner and Caleb Eisberg, with defensive leadership from Joshua Diaz, Preston Caldwell, and Shane Castaneda.

The appearance marked another milestone in River City High’s continued rise, following the boys’ 2024 league championship, and reaffirmed that the foundation for sustained success is firmly in place. The boys now turn their attention to the postseason, opening California Interscholastic Federation play against Rocklin High School.

As both programs prepare for playoff action, River City Water Polo has firmly established itself as one of the most competitive and respected programs in the region, built on hard work, unity and the relentless pursuit of excellence.