San Marcos High Girls' Water Polo Advances to CIF-SS Open Division Semifinals

The Royals will face top-ranked Mater Dei in the semifinals after defeating Corona del Mar.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The San Marcos High girls' water polo team punched its ticket to the CIF-SS Open Division semifinals with a 17-11 quarterfinal victory over Corona del Mar on Saturday. Senior standout Charlotte Raisin led the way with 8 goals, 2 assists, and 7 steals, while Jade Pattison added 4 goals. The Royals will now face top-ranked Mater Dei on Wednesday in the semifinals.

Why it matters

This is the first time in program history that the San Marcos High girls' water polo team has advanced to the CIF-SS Open Division semifinals, a significant achievement for the school and the local community. The team's success highlights the strength of the water polo program and the dedication of the players and coaches.

The details

San Marcos High senior Charlotte Raisin delivered a dominant two-way performance, scoring 8 goals, dishing out 2 assists, and recording 7 steals to propel the Royals to victory. The team finished with 10 steals, several of which led directly to transition goals. Defender Lily Brodofsky anchored a disciplined defensive unit, while goalkeeper Bethany King provided steady play in net after shifting to the position two seasons ago.

  • The quarterfinal victory over Corona del Mar took place on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
  • The Royals will face top-ranked Mater Dei in the CIF-SS Open Division semifinals on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Charlotte Raisin

A senior standout and USC-bound attacker who led San Marcos High with 8 goals, 2 assists, and 7 steals in the quarterfinal victory.

Lily Brodofsky

A defender who anchored the Royals' disciplined defensive unit.

Jade Pattison

A key contributor on offense, finishing with 4 goals for San Marcos High.

Bethany King

The Royals' goalkeeper, who shifted to the position two seasons ago after previously playing in the field.

Chuckie Roth

The San Marcos High girls' water polo coach, who was coaching his final home game leading the program.

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What they’re saying

“She is playing in really special form right now with a lot of confidence and it has been pretty awesome to see her evolve into the leader in the pool and out of the pool. She is doing so much and I couldn't be more proud of her.”

— Chuckie Roth, San Marcos High Girls' Water Polo Coach (independent.com)

“The fact that we've beaten Orange Lutheran and Long Beach Wilson and now we're in the semifinals is just awesome and a great way to end my senior year. I just think our team has improved so much and I am so proud of them.”

— Charlotte Raisin (independent.com)

“She is the most unselfish person that I've ever coached to see her sacrifice her field time and what she has done her whole life to see her team have success, that's one of the special things about sports. Bethany King has done a great job for this team.”

— Chuckie Roth, San Marcos High Girls' Water Polo Coach (independent.com)

What’s next

The Royals will face top-ranked Mater Dei in the CIF-SS Open Division semifinals on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at the Woollett Aquatics Center in Irvine.

The takeaway

San Marcos High's girls' water polo team has made history by advancing to the CIF-SS Open Division semifinals for the first time, showcasing the strength of their program and the leadership of standout senior Charlotte Raisin. Their success highlights the dedication and teamwork that has propelled them to this milestone achievement.