San Marcos Girls' Water Polo Claims Fifth Consecutive Channel League Title

Royals defeat Dos Pueblos 18-6 to secure outright championship

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:07pm

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San Marcos High School's girls water polo team won its fifth consecutive Channel League title with an 18-6 victory over Dos Pueblos. The Royals went undefeated in league play during the regular season and secured the championship by defeating both Santa Barbara High and Dos Pueblos in the league tournament. Charlotte Raisin scored a game-high eight goals, while Jade Pattison added four in the decisive win.

Why it matters

San Marcos' water polo program has established itself as a dominant force in the Channel League, winning 10 league titles since 2014 under longtime head coach Chuckie Roth. The team's continued success highlights the strength of the school's athletic department and the community's support for high school sports.

The details

Against Dos Pueblos, San Marcos controlled the match from the start and never trailed. The Royals built an early lead behind strong offensive performances from Charlotte Raisin and Jade Pattison. Raisin scored a game-high eight goals, while Pattison added four. Lily Bordofsky contributed two goals and played well defensively, and goalkeeper Bethany King recorded all eight of her saves in the first half. San Marcos steadily extended its lead throughout the four quarters, outscoring Dos Pueblos in every period to cruise to the decisive win.

  • San Marcos High School's girls water polo team won its fifth consecutive Channel League title on January 29, 2026.
  • The Royals went undefeated against league opponents during the regular season.

The players

Charlotte Raisin

A key player for the San Marcos High School girls water polo team, scoring a game-high eight goals in the Channel League championship victory.

Jade Pattison

A standout player for the San Marcos High School girls water polo team, contributing four goals in the Channel League title win.

Lily Bordofsky

A defensive stalwart for the San Marcos High School girls water polo team, scoring two goals and playing well on the defensive end in the Channel League championship match.

Bethany King

The goalkeeper for the San Marcos High School girls water polo team, recording all eight of her saves in the first half of the Channel League title game.

Chuckie Roth

The longtime head coach of the San Marcos High School girls water polo team, guiding the program to 10 league championships since 2014.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Playoff brackets will be released on Friday, and San Marcos will turn its attention to the CIF-SS playoffs.

The takeaway

San Marcos High School's girls water polo team has established itself as a dominant force in the Channel League, winning 10 league titles since 2014 under the guidance of longtime head coach Chuckie Roth. The team's continued success highlights the strength of the school's athletic department and the community's support for high school sports.