Davis Water Polo Teams Making Waves in District Play

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The Davis High School water polo program is making history this season, with both the boys’ and girls’ teams enjoying strong performances in district play and beyond.

Girls Team: Dominating the District

The Lady Falcons’ water polo team is on a remarkable run, remaining undefeated in district play (6-0) and overall (9-0). Their dominance shows in the stats: the girls have scored a district-best 108 goals while allowing only 38, ranking them second in goals allowed. Their success has also earned them recognition across Texas, currently placing them in the Top 40 in the state.

This year’s success is fueled by a talented group of seniors who lead in every aspect of the game.

Renata Macias – Team leader in assists; also ranks 3rd in the Class of 2026 academically.
Ashley Hernandez – Leads the team in steals.
Kyra Brown – Team leader in goals, a student at Victory Early College, and an Aldine ISD Student Ambassador.

The girls are also chasing history — for the third consecutive year, Davis is on track for an undefeated district season. Beyond athletics, their achievements shine in the classroom. Karla Zarco is the Valedictorian of the Class of 2026, a testament to the balance between academic excellence and athletic commitment among the program’s athletes.

Boys Team: Rising to the Challenge

On the boys’ side, Davis has surged to first place in district with a 5-1 record (5-4 overall). Tuesday night, the team earned a statement victory over rival Nimitz, snapping a two-game losing streak against the Cougars with a commanding 10-2 win.

The team was led by senior goalie Izael Reyes, who put on an all-around performance with 6 saves, 1 assist, and even a goal in the victory. Reyes, who was named Goalie of the Year in 2023, has been the anchor for the Falcons this season. Other standout players include brothers Steven and Julio Rubio as well as Johnny Franklin.

On the season, the boys have scored 78 goals (third in district) while allowing 73 points (also third). Senior Julio Rubio, who serves as president of Por La Cultura, has provided leadership both in and out of the pool.

Building a Program and a Legacy

Head Coach Camilo Orellana credits the success of both teams to their dedication and love for the sport.

“This has been a thrilling experience coaching these two teams,” Orellana said. “Both teams continuously work hard and stay hungry to get better. This is the first set of graduating seniors who started with water polo as freshmen. At first, they were hesitant, but they grew to love the game and began teaching incoming classes the rules and how to play. I’m very proud of my players for recruiting more students to join the swim team and eventually the water polo program. My ultimate goal this year is for us to grow and learn from every team we play.”