Water main break forces early morning road closure while repairs completed Rossi now moves on to her freshman year playing at UCLA and Knepper moves into her junior year at Laguna Beach High School.Ĭongratulations to these outstanding athletes. Genoa Rossi on the medal podium receiving her gold medal

Knepper scored six goals in the final game against Canada in the Pan Ams – more than enough to help Team USA beat Canada 17-4 for the gold medal. It is the first time the Junior National Team has won the crown since 2014.Īva Knepper (front row, third from left) and Genoa Rossi (behind Knepper) with the Junior National Team

Team USA had earlier wins in the tournament against Uzbekistan, Japan, Kazakhstan, Spain and Italy. The FINA Youth World Championship was the sweetest, with the team coming back from a loss to Greece in the regular match play to triumph with a win over Greece 10-8 in the final. The girls have been training for these events all year, on top of their regular schedules and commitments with their high school and club teams, under the leadership of Ethan Damato.Īva Knepper with gold medal (center) with her grandmother Diana Philippus (left) and her mother Dawn Knepper (right) in Belgrade, Serbia at the post-game celebration Pictured (middle row center L-R) is Genoa Rossi, Ava Knepper and Coach Ethan Damato USA claims youth women’s crown with victory over Greece (10-8) in the FINA Youth World Championship in Belgrade, Serbia.

Knepper and Rossi both competed in the Pan American Junior Games in Indianapolis and the FINA Youth World Championship in Belgrade, Serbia. Two water polo players from Laguna Beach, Ava Knepper and Genoa Rossi, brought home double gold this summer. Two local water polo players bring home double gold

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