NMH Waterpolo : Boys Waterpolo

Boy Waterpolo

Water Polo - Boys Varisty

Hoggers play badly in a closing game against Hopki
After a slow start, NMH polo players played well against a Hopkins team, but couldn't overcome the initial deficit. (Wed, 07 Nov 2007 )

Hoggers play very well against a strong Suffield t
Despite the score, NMH played its best game of the season against an aggressive and fast Suffield squad. (Sat, 03 Nov 2007 )

Hoggers play badly in a second loss to Williston
Outscored 9-1 in the first quarter, the Hoggers never recovered their composure in this loss (Wed, 31 Oct 2007 )

The game of water polo originated as a form of rugby football played in rivers and lakes in England and Scotland with a ball constructed of Indian rubber. This "water rugby" came to be called "water polo" based on the English pronunciation of the Balti word for ball, pulu.

Men's water polo at the Olympics was the among the first team sports introduced at the 1900 games, along with cricket, rugby, football (soccer), polo (with horses), rowing, and tug of war. Women's water polo became an Olympic sport at the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games.

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