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Kirra Pantaleon's Journey - Water Polo Scholarship at Stanford

November 20, 2025
Mater Dei MVP Fulfills Childhood Dream of Playing for Stanford

Kirra Pantaleon, a top-ranked water polo player from Mater Dei High School in Orange County, earned her place at Stanford University. Her early dreams became reality through impressive MVP performances at the Santa Barbara Tournament of Champions and pivotal roles in state playoff success. She reflects on the mental and physical demands of water polo while pursuing a championship in her final high school season.