The Saskatchewan Water Polo Awards Gala was held Saturday in Regina, and two members of the Estevan Sharks were recognized.
Sadie Smith of Oxbow was named the 14-and-under Female Athlete of the Year. This was Smith’s third season with the Sharks. Smith also played with 16-and-under (16U) water polo teams.
“Her athleticism, work ethic and positive attitude stood out to the local and provincial coaches,” the Sharks said in a news release.
She is a multi-sport athlete who also excels at speed swimming, volleyball and softball, and she dances with the Drewitz School of Dance.
Mikayla Hack of Estevan was named 16U Female Athlete if the Year. She has played water polo for seven years.
In addition to 16U teams, she played up with the 19U Team Sask., who just won bronze at nationals, and she helped coach the Sharks atom team.
Hack also ran cross country with the Estevan Comprehensive School and swims with the Golden Eels.
Her many defensive steals created counterattacks, and that is something that the provincial coaches emphasized as her strength.
“Both girls are excellent mentors to the mini and atom members of the club and make wonderful representatives for Estevan Sharks,” the team said.
