Senior Highlight – Boys’ Water Polo

Jessica Wendowski, Staff Writer|October 13, 2022

Molly Agriss

TOWAMENCIN – As we approach North Penn Boys Water Polo senior night, we wanted to highlight the seniors themselves that are leading the way for the younger boys who will one day be in their place!

Nathan Rawa

  • Nickname: Nate
  • Years played: 2 on JV, 2 on Varsity
  • Position(s): driver, shooter
  • Fun fact about yourself: “I started playing polo in the spring of 8th grade.”
  • Favorite memory with NPWP: “Scoring two goals in the state championships last season.”
  • Advice for underclassmen: “Be patient and keep putting in the work, your opportunity will eventually come.”
  • College Plans: “Washington College to swim and major in media and communications.”

Lance Engel

  • Nickname:
  • Years played: 3 years
  • Position(s): goalie, field
  • Fun fact about yourself: “I have been on the swim team since I was four years old.”
  • Favorite memory with NPWP: “Winning states junior year.”
  • Advice for underclassmen: “Listen to coach and train hard.”
  • College Plans: “Pole vault in college.”

Jose Bueno

  • Nickname:
  • Years played: 1 year
  • Position(s): left/right wing
  • Fun fact about yourself: “I’m from Brazil.”
  • Favorite memory with NPWP: “The first game I saw the varsity game against Wilson.”
  • Advice for underclassmen: “Have in mind and clear your goal and go for it!”
  • College Plans: “Community college then Penn State for computer science.”

Andrew Davis

  • Nickname: Gibbis, Davis, Drew
  • Years played: 1 year JV, 3 years Varsity
  • Position(s): defensive hole, driver
  • Fun fact about yourself: “I have saved someone’s life.”
  • Favorite memory with NPWP: “Winning states junior year.”
  • Advice for underclassmen: “Keep grinding and have fun.”
  • College Plans: “Undecided for school, BioEngineering,  and planning to play club water polo.”

Aidan Faikish

  • Nickname: Faikish
  • Years played: 4; 1 year JV, 3 years Varsity
  • Position(s): 2 Meter offense(2 M-O), driver
  • Fun fact about yourself: “My 2 older brothers were both captains too their senior year.”
  • Favorite memory with NPWP: “We will be winning states at Wilson this October!”
  • Advice for underclassmen: “Take advantage of every opportunity you are presented with because time flies by really fast and you don’t want to run out of time and have regrets.
  • College Plans: “Maybe Towson for swimming and studying business.”

Chase DiMauro

  • Nickname: The Mailman
  • Years played: 2 years JV, 2 years varsity)
  • Position(s): Defender
  • Fun fact about yourself: “I make myself laugh more than anyone else can.”
  • Favorite memory with NPWP: “Winning the state championship in 2021.”
  • Advice for underclassmen: “Always be ready to go on time and hustle.”
  • College Plans: “I hope to attend the University of Alabama and major in business, and continue to play water polo as a club sport.”

Gabe Finn

  • Nickname:
  • Years played: 2 years JV, 2 years Varisity
  • Position(s): Wing, Utility
  • Fun fact about yourself: “I love skiing.”
  • Favorite memory with NPWP: “Bus ride home after winning states freshman year.”
  • Advice for underclassmen: “Pay attention to the little things, they make a big difference.”
  • College Plans: “Mechanical Engineering.”

Dylan Sisian

  • Nickname: Dyl
  • Years played: 4 years
  • Position(s): winger flat
  • Fun fact about yourself: “My eyes change color.”
  • Favorite memory with NPWP: “Winning states.”
  • Advice for underclassmen: “Always pay attention in practice.”
  • College Plans: “I plan to major in sports management.”

Daniel Dunnigan

  • Nickname: Danny
  • Years played: 1 year JV, 3 years Varsity
  • Position(s): goalie
  • Fun fact about yourself: “I have been swimming and playing water polo since I was 6.”
  • Favorite memory with NPWP: “Getting the opportunity to go to Junior Olympics with my friends.”
  • Advice for underclassmen: “No matter how bad it hurts just remember the end goal.”
  • College Plans: “I plan to go to college for swimming.”

Ian Hegge

  • Nickname:
  • Years played: 2 years JV, 2 years varsity
  • Position(s): 
  • Fun fact about yourself: “I like to snowboard.”
  • Favorite memory with NPWP: “Traveling to Cumberland Valley for a tournament freshman year.”
  • Advice for underclassmen: “Enjoy your time.”
  • College Plans: “Go to college to study chemical engineering.”