Crafton Hills College Wins First-Ever Conference Title - Crafton Hills College

Publish Date: Nov. 7, 2025

Women’s Water Polo Championship

Crafton Hills College made history on November 8, securing its first-ever conference title with a hard-fought 12–10 victory over Palomar College in the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference (PCAC) Women’s Water Polo Championship at Southwestern College.

The Roadrunners outlasted the previously undefeated-in-conference Palomar squad in a tense, back-and-forth battle. Crafton Hills held a slim lead heading into the final minutes and sealed the win with timely scoring and disciplined defensive stands.

The championship victory capped a standout postseason performance for CHC, which advanced to the title game after edging Miramar 7–6 in a nail-biting semifinal on November 7.

In addition to earning the 2025 PCAC Conference Champions Award, the team also celebrated major individual honors. Head Coach Jordan Gordon, who began coaching at Crafton Hills in 2022, was named the PCAC Women’s Water Polo Coach of the Year for the 2025 season.

Several Roadrunners players were also recognized for their exceptional performances:

PCAC Player of the Year

  • Esther Crandell

First Team All-Conference

  • Esther Crandell
  • Rylee Huser
  • Sofia Shumway
  • Julia Pearne

Second Team All-Conference

  • Jennifer Lowenthal
  • Alyssa Ellis

PCAC Honorable Mention

  • Zoe Jennings
  • Jenna Rawlings

The landmark win marks a defining moment for the Crafton Hills women’s water polo program and sets a new standard of excellence for the college’s athletics.