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PETE SCHULER- WOMEN’S WATER POLO pschuler@cuesta.edu
Pete was hired as Cuesta's first women's water polo coach in March 1999 and continues to serve as the school’s Sports Information Director. He led the Cougars to a 21-9-1 mark and into the playoffs, where they ended their inaugural campaign within a game of the State Championship Tournament. The Cougars have posted a 188-116-3 record in their first ten seasons and reached the playoffs six times.
Pete's water polo experience is extensive. He came to Cuesta as a student in 1989 and led Cuesta to its best two-year span with a record of 65-5 and to two state championship water polo games. He was named to the All-American First Team after both seasons and Cuesta finished as State Runner's up both years. He continued his education at Pepperdine University where he was a two-time NCAA All American and twice led the Waves into the NCAA Championships. Pete graduated from Pepperdine in 1994 with a Bachelor’s Degree in History. In 1994, Pete earned a bronze medal at the US Olympic Festival in St. Louis and continued to train with the US National Team until 1996. He continues to compete in water polo tournaments with the SLO Polo Master’s team. In 2008, he completed his Master’s Degree, with distinction, at nearby Cal Poly SLO.
Pete's first coaching job was with the Cal Poly SLO women's club team in 1990 and 1991. While at Pepperdine, he coached perennial powerhouse Foothill High and first-year program Malibu High. He also coached Cal Poly's men's club team in 1996 and served as the Cougars’ Men’s Water Polo Assistant from 1994-1998.
Pete is married and lives with his wife Emily in Cayucos
Season Preview
The Cougars offense will start with 2008 All Southern California Second Team selection Morgan Thompson (Paso Robles HS). Thompson will be used both inside and outside on offense and will be joined by newcomer Ashley Smith (Lompoc: Cabrillo HS) and freshman Corinna Crockett (Los Osos: Morro Bay HS) at two-meters. Thompson, who was also the 2008 Western State Conference Player of the Year, set the Cuesta record with 95 goals last season and ended the season ranked 5th in the state in scoring. Smith is back in the pool after two years at Cal Poly. She played for former Cuesta star Corey McIntyre at Cabrillo High in Lompoc, where she led the Conquistadors to a CIF title and was named All-CIF First Team. Crockett was injured in an ATV accident this summer and will begin the season on the injured reserve. She will spend the bulk of the season rehabbing with the intent of redshirting, but could play a significant role if she continues to recover ahead of schedule.
2008 All Western State Conference First Team selection Erin Gray (Atascadero HS), All-CIF freshman Heidi Link (Nipomo HS) and CSU Bakersfield Transfer Maggie Evans (Santa Maria: St Joseph) will all fill multiple roles for the Cougars on offense and defense. Gray scored 23 goals for the Cougars last season and has stepped up for her sophomore season. She has returned bigger, stronger and faster and is primed for a big season. Gray has also begun to take a greater leadership role this season. Link has the skill to play anywhere in the tank and may also rotate into set with Thompson and Smith. She combines a good shot and plenty of presence in the water. Evans scored four goals for the Roadrunners, but is expected to play a major offensive role for the Cougars this season. She is one of the fastest players on the team and her year of NCAA experience will be invaluable.
2008 All-WSC Drivers Kat Shellooe (Atascadero HS) and Krystine Sargent (Modesto) lead a talented group of drivers. Freshmen Sophie Mouret (Morro Bay HS), Audrey Baker (Nipomo HS), Michelle Clark (Coarsegold) and Emily Kimmell (SLO HS) give the Cougars plenty of depth and ability at the driver position. Shellooe scored 11 goals for the Cougars last season and added speed off the bench as a freshman, but has worked hard in the off-season and should earn a starting spot. Sargent also scored 11 goals for the Cougars, but missed part of swim season with wrist surgery. Her return to form will add vital experience to the starting rotation. Mouret was Morro Bay’s MVP and brings plenty of tenacity, as well as, speed and a good shot. Baker offers solid all around play and is one of the best team defenders on the squad. She has shown the ability to make her teammates better. Clark spent last year at CSU Long Beach, but did not play fro the 49ers. She has made up for her off year by being one of the team’s hardest workers. Kimmell started at Cuesta last spring and missed her senior season of high school ball. She will have the opportunity to make up for that missed experience this fall. She spent the spring and summer playing in the polo class and is expected to contribute this season. She also brings one of the team’s best shots and an eagerness to improve.
The Cougars do not have a natural goaltender this season, so they are trying to make one. 2008 All-WSC Driver Aubree McAtee (Roseville) scored only four goals for the Cougars last season, but was respected for her defensive work. This year she spend most of her time on defense fulltime as the Cougars’ goalie, although she will see some time in the field. McAtee and freshmen Rachel Milne (Nipomo HS) and Lisa Mosbacher (Folsom HS) have all been working hard to get ready for the season. Milne, who was an all-league driver for the Titans, and McAtee will battle for the starting spot as they both learn the position. This is Mosbacher’s first year of water polo, but she is developing quickly in the most difficult position to learn and could become a factor later in the season.
Roster
| # | Name | Ht | Pos | Yr | Hometown/High School |
| 1 | Rachel Milne | 5-4 | G | Fr | Arroyo Grande/ Nipomo |
| 2 | Morgan Thompson | 5-9 | 2M | So | Paso Robles/ Paso Robles |
| 3 | Krystine Sargent | 5-8 | Dr | So | Modesto/ Johansen |
| 4 | Kat Shellooe | 5-7 | Dr | So | Atascadero/ Atascadero |
| 5 | Michelle Clark | 5-4 | Dr | Fr | Coarsegold/ Yosemite |
| 6 | Audrey Baker | 5-6 | Dr | Fr | Nipomo/ Nipomo |
| 7 | Corinna Crockett (no picture) | 5-8 | 2M | Fr | Los Osos/ Morro Bay |
| 9 | Erin Gray | 5-5 | Dr | So | Atascadero/ Atascadero |
| 10 | Sophie Mouret | 5-5 | Dr | Fr | Morro Bay/ Morro Bay |
| 11 | Aubree McAtee | 5-5 | Utl | So | Roseville/ Woodcreek |
| 12 | Lisa Mosbacher | 5-8 | Utl | Fr | Folsom/ Folsom |
| 14 | Heidi Link | 5-6 | Utl | Fr | Nipomo/ Nipomo |
| 15 | Emily Kimmell | 5-3 | Dr | Fr | San Luis Obispo/ SLO HS |
| 16 | Maggie Evans | 5-10 | Dr | So | Santa Maria/ St Joseph |
| 18 | Ashley Smith | 5-9 | 2M | Fr | Lompoc/ Cabrillo |
| Head Coach: Pete Schuler Record/Years: 188-116-3/ 11th Assistant: Iliana Pruneda (2nd) Office Phone: (805) 546-3211 2008 Record: 13-21 2008 WSC Record/Finish: 1-3/3rd |
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Game Notes
WOMEN'S WATER POLO
Cuesta 14, LA Valley 7
1 2 3 4 T
LAV 3 2 1 1 7
Cue 3 1 5 5 14
Goals- LAV: Kaitlyn Potter 4, Sara Punanan 2, Sarah Villa 1; Cue: Morgan Thompson 6, Heidi Link 3, Ashley Smith 3, Sophie Mouret, Kat Shellooe
Saves- LAV: Jaxxmyne Urquira 5; Cue: Aubree McAtee 7
Notes- The Cougars started slowly in their Western State Conference game against LA Valley. The Cougars shot 4-for-14 in the first half, but the turned it around in the second half by drawing earning four of their five extra man opportunities and scoring ten times on a dozen shots. The Cougars cruised to victory after scoring five time in each of the last two quarters after heading into the intermission down by one. 2008 All SoCal Second Teamer Morgan Thompson scored five of her game-high six goals after the break, while Ashley Smith and Heidi Link both added three goals. Goalie Aubree McAtee pulled down eight saves in the goal as the Cougars improved to 6-7 with her between the pipes. Overall the Cougars are 9-15 on the season and 2-2 in the WSC circuit.
Next- Cuesta will play in the truWest Battle at the Beach this weekend in Long Beach. The tournament will run Friday and Saturday.
The men's coach asked to call in the score.
11TH ANNUAL RABOBANK TOURNAMENT
Game 1
Cuesta 20, West Valley 11
1 2 3 4 T
WVC 3 4 2 1 11
Cue 5 3 8 4 20
Goals- WVC: Bailey Samuels 5, Marion Altamarino 3, Michelle Frisaia 3; Cue: Ashley Smith 5, Morgan Thompson 5, Kat Shellooe 3, Erin Gray 2, Sophie Mouret 2, Maggie Evans, Heidi Link, Audrey Baker
Saves- WVC:Rebekah Von Schmitz 7; Cue: Lisa Mosbacher 4, Aubree McAtee 2, Rachel Milne 0
Game 2
Cuesta 12, Diablo Valley 11 (2OT)
1 2 3 4 OT SD T
DVC 3 0 2 4 2 0 11
Cue 2 2 3 2 2 1 12
Goals- DVC: Kaitlin Sartini 4, Bella Hersh 4, Kisten Cadwaller 2, Julia Lepper; Cue: Morgan Thompson 6, Erin Gray 2, Kat Shellooe, Maggie Evans, Audrey Baker, Heidi Link
Saves- DVC:Taylor Kindred 13; Cue: Aubree McAtee 10
Notes- The Cougars picked up two wins on Day 2 of the 11th Annual Rabobank Tournament and secured 6th place in the event. In their opener against West Valley, the Cougars held a one-point lead at the intermission, but then outscored the Vikings 8-2 in the third quarter to take control of the game. Two-meter Player Ashley Smith, who missed yesterday due to illness, and 2008 All Southern California selection Morgan Thompson each had five goals in the game. In Game 2 the Cougars battled Diablo Valley into sudden death overtime, but still earned the 12-11 victory. Thompson's turnover with ten seconds left in regulation allowed the Vikings to send the game into overtime, however she also won the game :22 into sudden death with her game-high sixth goal. The Cougars are now 7-10 on the year.
Next- The Cougars will play at Citrus College on Thursday (4 PM) in a Western State Conference game and then spend Friday and Saturday at the Pasadena Tournament.
Other Scores-
Long Beach 18, Diablo Valley 6
Riverside 9, Golden West 4
Orange Coast 11, Fullerton 9
Long Beach 18, West Valley 1
Riverside 9, Orange Coast 5
Golden West 9, Fullerton 4
Rabobank Tournament
Game 1
Golden West 14, Cuesta 6
1 2 3 4 T
GWC 5 2 2 5 14
Cue 0 2 3 1 6
Goals- GWC:Andrea Artukovich 4, Danielle Jennings 2, Molly Andoe, Samantha Garcia, Hannah Bennett, Lauren Lingle, Nikki Burkhalter, Ambre Bryan, Brittany Reed, Tamara Towgood; CUE: Morgan Thompson 5, Kat Shellooe
Saves- GWC: Katie Avila 6, Amy Carlson 3; CUE: Lisa Mosbacher 3, Rachel Milne 2
Game 2
Long Beach 21, Cuesta 8
1 2 3 4 T
LBCC 6 3 5 7 21
Cue 2 3 2 1 8
Goals- LBCC: Melissa Mansana 5, Sarah Agopian 3, Kimberly Briggs 3, Adrienne Taylor 2, Anie Savoji 2, Hollie Mickelson 2, Jeslyn Salas 2, Ashlee Guerrero, Kimmy Morrison; CUE: Morgan Thompson 4, Kat Shellooe, Erin Gray, Heidi Link, Maggie Evans
Saves- LBCC: Chelsea Dott 6; CUE: Lisa Mosbacher 4, Rachel Milne 1
Notes- The 11th Annual Rabobank Tournament host the best teams in the State and the unranked Cuesta Cougars ran into a pair of juggernauts on the first day. The Cougars lost to both #1 Golden West and #3 Long Beach and will play in the for sixth place tomorrow. Coach Pete Schuler said, "It was one of the toughest days you can imagine. We played both two of the toughest teams in the state and had to do it with out three players from our starting rotation." The Cougars came out slowly in both games, but always battled aback. The pulled within two goals with under a minute left in the third quarter against Golden West, but could not close the gap any further and fell away in the final nine minutes of the contest. Against Long Beach, the Cougars were within two goals with under two minutes left in the first half, but lost both leading scorer Morgan Thompson and steal leader Audrey Baker to fouls. The Cougars already depleted bench provided the Vikings the chance to pour it on- and they did keeping up their press and outscoring the Cougars 14-3 the rest of the way, including three goals by their star Melissa Mansana in the final two minutes. The Cougars are now 5-10 on the year.
Next- Cuesta will play West Valley (8:30 AM) and Diablo Valley (1:30) tomorrow.
Other Scores-
Riverside 19, West Valley 5
Fullerton 8, Diablo Valley 3
Orange Coast 6, Long Beach 5
Diablo Valley 19, West Valley 9
Riverside 16, Fullerton 3
Golden West 9, Orange Coast 4
WOMEN'S WATER POLO
Cuesta 13, Santa Monica 10
1 2 3 4 T
SMC 0 6 1 3 10
Cue 3 1 7 2 13
Goals- SMC: Chelsea Kemp 3, Karen Nalasco 2, Ruth Macias, Judy Cuevas, Brianne Timmons, Lauren Frank, Heather Yanez; Cue: Morgan Thompson 4, Erin Gray 3, Kat Shellooe 2, Sophie Mouret 2, Maggie Evans, Ashley Smith
Saves- SMC: Nicky Yatim 4; Cue: Aubree McAtee 7, Lisa Mosbacher 3
Notes- The Cuesta poloists swept a men and women's Western State Conference doubleheader over Santa Monica to win their first conference game of the year. Both team are two years removed from the WSC titles they won in 2007 and today was the first step back towards the top of the loop. The men jumped out early with a 9-0 lead in the first quarter and a 14-3 lead at the half. Freshman Paul Byrne was one of a dozen Cougars to score and led all scorers with four goals. Coach John Marsh was able to empty his bench in the 20-6 win, which improved his record to 5-6 on the year. The women started slowly and emptied their bench in the first quarter only to have the reserves, led by Sophie Mouret's two goals, break open the game with a 3-0 lead in the first. Santa Monica bounced back and took a 6-4 lead at the intermission, but Cuesta's starting group re-entered the game in the second half and reeled off the next seven goals to take back the lead for good. 2008 WSC Player of the Year Morgan Thompson led the Cougars with four goals, while 2008 All-WSC 1st Teamer Erin Gray added three. The Cougars improved to 5-8 with the 13-10 win.
Next- The men are scheduled to play at Ventura in another Western State Conference doubleheader next Wednesday. The women will host the 11th Annual Rabobank Tournament this Friday and Saturday. They will play their first game at 10:30 on Friday against Golden West. he men are also scheduled to follow today's doubleheader with a game against Cal Poly Club at 7 PM.
Central Coast Women's Water Polo Tournament- Cuesta College, September 11-12, 2009
GAME 1
Foothill 19, Cuesta 7
1 2 3 4 T
Foot 5 5 2 7 19
Cue 1 2 3 1 7
Goals-
Foot: Melissa Sullivan 4, Tatiana Sheikhrezai 4, Jen Sandstrom 4, Mara Blikslager 3, Kendall Preston 3, Susan Peck
Cue: Ashley Smith 3, Heidi Link 2, Maggie Evans, Audrey Baker
Saves-
Foot: Lauren Pye 11
Cue: Aubree McAtee 6, Lisa Mosbacher 0
GAME 2
Cerritos 22, Cuesta 8
1 2 3 4 T
Cerr 7 4 5 6 22
Cue 3 1 0 4 8
Goals-
Cerr: Natalie Peng 4, Georgiana Bray 4, Sharon Pedregon 3, Kristina Zalewski 3, Andrea Garcia 2, Nicole Tuning 2,Raquel Gabayeran, Jessie Ku, Crystle Casarez, Meghan Carbajal
Cue: Morgan Thompson 5, Heidi Link, Erin Gray, Audrey Baker
Saves-
Cerr: Miranda Bakke 2, Ashley Arambula 4
Cue: Aubree McAtee 3, Lisa Mosbacher 0
Other Scores-
Modesto 15, Ohlone 2
Delta 7, Santa Monica 6
Cerritos 18, Cabrillo 1
Santa Monica 6, Ohlone 4 (ot)
Modesto 17, Delta 7
Foothill 19, Cabrillo 2
Notes- The Cougars finished in third place at their Central Coast Tournament after losing two games today. The Cougars lost the opener to Foothill, 19-7, and to defending State Champion Cerritos 22-8. Freshmen Heidi Link and Audrey Baker, both from Nipomo High, each scored in each game and sophomore Aubree McAtee added nine saves on the day during her first weekend in the goal. The Cougars are currently 2-2.
Next: Cuesta will play in he Nyquist Tournament at West Valley College in Saratoga next Friday and Saturday.
Central Coast Women's Water Polo Tournament- Cuesta College, September 11-12, 2009
GAME 1
Cuesta 17, Ohlone 2
1 2 3 4 T
Ohl 2 0 0 0 2
Cue 6 4 5 2 17
Goals-
Ohl: Kayleigh Torres, Victoria Zalfarelli
Cue: Morgan Thompson 3, Ashley Smith 3, Maggie Evans 3, Heidi Link 3, Erin Gray 2, Kat Shellooe, Michelle Clark, Sophie Mouret
Saves-
Ohl: Lindsey Stremme 6
Cue: Aubree McAtee 3, Erin Gray 3, Rachel Milne 1, Lisa Mosbacher 1
GAME 2
Cuesta 15, Cabrillo 9
1 2 3 4 T
Cab 3 0 2 4 9
Cue 1 4 5 5 15
Goals-
Cab: Laine Elliot 4, Arrielle Brich 2, Kayla Barbara 2, Devan Bolitho,
Cue: Morgan Thompson 7, Ashley Smith 2, Heidi Link 2, Maggie Evans, Erin Gray, Kat Shellooe, Krystine Sargent
Saves-
Cab: Assia Tolpygo 9
Cue: Aubree McAtee 7, Lisa Mosbacher 2
Other Scores-
Cabrillo 6, Delta 4
Foothill 12, Modesto 9
Cerritos 19, Santa Monica 1
Delta 9, Ohlone 2
Cerritos 16, Foothill 11
Modesto 18, Santa Monica 3
Notes- The Cougars opened their season with a pair of wins and vaulted themselves into tomorrows championship round. The Cougars faced Ohlone in their season opener and used their stingy defense to shut the Renegades out for the final three quarters. The Cougars also received multiple goals from five different players. In Game 2, Cabrillo College jumped out early and held a 3-1 advantage after the first period, but the Cougars rallied to take back control of the game. Cuesta scored nine of the games next ten goals and took a commanding lead into the final quarter. 2008 All SoCal Second Teamer Morgan Thompson led the Cougars with seven goals in the contest. The Cougars are currently 2-0.
Next: Cuesta advances to the championship bracket and will play both Foothill (10:30) and defending State Champion Cerritos (2:30) tomorrow, Saturday September 12th.
Stats
Women’s Water Polo
Head Coach: Pete Schuler
Record/Years: 188-116-3/ 11th
Assistant: Iliana Pruneda (2nd)
Office Phone: (805) 546-3211
2008 Record: 13-21
2008 WSC Record/Finish: 1-3/3rd
Sports Information Director: Pete Schuler (805) 546-3211
Athletic Trainers: Jaison Wardrop, Anthony Geiger (805) 546-3225
Athletic Director: Bob Mariucci (805) 546-3100 ext.2709
Overall |
Conference |
Playoffs |
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| Year | win | loss | tie | win | loss | place | win | loss | state |
| 1999 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2nd | 1 | 1 | ----- |
| 2000 | 21 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1st | 1 | 1 | ----- |
| 2001 | 18 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2nd | 0 | 1 | ----- |
| 2002 | 22 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1st | 1 | 1 | ----- |
| 2003 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3rd | ----- | ----- | ----- |
| 2004 | 15 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2nd | ----- | ----- | ----- |
| 2005 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3rd | ----- | ----- | ----- |
| 2006 | 22 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1st | 0 | 1 | ----- |
| 2007 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1st | 0 | 1 | ----- |
| 2008 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3rd | ----- | ----- | ----- |
| Total | 188 | 116 | 3 | 41 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 6 | |
| Western State Conference Coach of the Year 2002, 2006, 2007 |
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