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Six Panthers Earn SCC All-Conference Honors

November 21, 2025

The South Coast Conference (SCC) has announced its 2025 Men's Water Polo All-Conference Team, with six Panthers earning conference honors.

Sophomore center Vincent Garibay was named to the First Team All-Conference list. Garibay finished with 79 goals, 15 steals, and shot at 54.9 percent across 29 starts, establishing himself as one of the South Coast Conference's most efficient and powerful interior scorers. His presence at center, efficiency around the cage, and ability to create scoring chances through contact kept the Panthers within reach in close contests, driving the team's front-court attack throughout the season.

Two Panthers were selected to the Second Team All-Conference list:
Parker Black – Attacker
Evan Fleming – Attacker

Sophomore Black produced one of the most complete offensive seasons on the roster, finishing with 72 goals, 24 assists, 36 steals, and a 52.2 percent shooting efficiency. His ability to generate scoring from the perimeter and counterattack made him a consistent threat throughout the season. Freshman Fleming had a strong debut year with 12 goals, 30 assists, and 14 steals, providing the Panthers with steady ball movement and playmaking versatility in transition.

Three Panthers received Honorable Mention recognition:
Nolan Hanson – Goalkeeper
Baron Gonzalez – Attacker/Utility
Mario Nikolovski – Utility

Sophomore goalkeeper Hanson solidified the Panthers' defensive presence in the cage with 208 saves across 25 starts, offering stability, leadership, and strong distribution that supported the counterattack. Sophomore Gonzalez continued to grow as one of the team's most productive two-way contributors, totaling 32 goals, 43 assists, and 20 steals. Freshman Nikolovski provided a valuable spark in both directions, recording 23 goals, 16 assists, and an impressive 31 steals while appearing in all 29 matches.

These All-Conference selections highlight the growth and depth across Chaffey's roster and the individual and team-wide efforts displayed throughout a resilient 2025 season.