College + Water Polo = Possibility??

I've only been playing water polo since my freshman year. I'm starting my 6th season, and have only been a "starter" for the past 3. I am the sprinter, and occasional goalie if Jodie wants out of her "cave". Last year we had an amazing season, I was co-captain. We made it to the regional tourney (first time in Falls' history), and I made 2nd-Team All-Region. We then advanced to the state tourney and we got 8th, and I made honorable mention.

All that sounds really cool and impressive, but really, when I compare myself to other teams, I never figured I'd ever have a shot at playing in college. Especially not at a big school like A&M.

When we went to tour A&M today, I get a text from Michele. Michele was the goalie my freshman year, and was always my "passing buddy" during practice. She graduated and now plays polo for A&M. She texted me saying there was a polo tourney going on up at A&M, and that I should stop by the REC center and watch them play. I jumped at the chance. I haven't been able to play polo since October, so the opportunity to watch college-level polo was huge! When we showed up I realized somebody who works at Cho-Yeh also played polo for A&M (I guess I always knew she played for A&M, but didn't make the connection till I saw her parents and younger brother), so I was SO stoked to see the game. I saw other Cho-Yeh people there too, and I thought it was so cool. When we were watching the polo game, I realized "wow, maybe I can play water polo in college. I think I'm faster than most of these girls!". I have never seen myself play water-polo, but the fact that I could compare myself to them was neat. My dad even leaned over saying "girl, I don't know why you didn't think you could play. You could totally play with this team!"

Now, who knows what this next year will bring, but the thought that I could play polo in college was totally exciting to me! It's a very real possibility :)