<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://athletics.carthage.edu/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Carthage College Athletics</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/rss.aspx?path=wwpolo</link><description>Latest news items for Carthage College Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://athletics.carthage.edu/rss?path=wwpolo" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Carthage Women’s Water Polo Lands Two CWPA All-Americans</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/5/19/-7-womens-water-polo-carthage-womens-water-polo-lands-two-cwpa-all-americans.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/5/19/-7-womens-water-polo-carthage-womens-water-polo-lands-two-cwpa-all-americans.aspx</guid><category>#7 Women's Water Polo</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Carstens-Graham-CWPA-All-America" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/5/19/CWPA_All-America.png" /><br /><br />BRIDGEPORT – The Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) announced its 2026 Division III All-American Team on Tuesday, with Brenna Carstens and Kamille Graham of the Carthage College women's water polo team earning recognition. Carstens earned Second Team honors, while Graham was named an Honorable Mention selection.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/CWPA_All-America.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/CWPA_All-America.png"><media:title>Carstens-Graham-CWPA-All-America</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/19/CWPA_All-America.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:26:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12278</s:story_id></item><item><title>Firebirds Close Historic 2026 Season at the USAWP DIII National Championships</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/26/-7-womens-water-polo-firebirds-close-historic-2026-season-at-the-usawp-diii-national-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/26/-7-womens-water-polo-firebirds-close-historic-2026-season-at-the-usawp-diii-national-championships.aspx</guid><category>#7 Women's Water Polo</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WP-Team 4th place" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/26/WP-Team.png" /><br /><br />CLAREMONT – The Carthage College women's water polo team traveled to California to compete in the USAWP Division III National Championships, marking the program's first-ever appearance on the national stage. The Firebirds closed out a historic 2026 season with their trip to nationals this past weekend.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/WP-Team.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/WP-Team.png"><media:title>WP-Team 4th place</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/26/WP-Team.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:21:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12219</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women’s Water Polo Historic Run Continues at the USAWP Division III Championship</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/24/-7-womens-water-polo-womens-water-polo-historic-run-continues-at-the-usawp-division-iii-championship.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/24/-7-womens-water-polo-womens-water-polo-historic-run-continues-at-the-usawp-division-iii-championship.aspx</guid><category>#7 Women's Water Polo</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="WP Coaches" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/24/WP_Coaches.png" /><br /><br />KENOSHA – The Carthage College women's water polo team is set to make program history as they prepare for their first-ever trip to the national stage. The Firebirds will face Claremont-Mudd-Scripps in the semifinals on Saturday, April 25, at 2 p.m. PST.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/WP_Coaches.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/WP_Coaches.png"><media:title>WP Coaches</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/24/WP_Coaches.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:57:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12210</s:story_id></item><item><title>Carthage Rises to No. 7 Following Strong CWPA Championship Showing</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/15/womens-water-polo-carthage-rises-to-no-7-following-strong-cwpa-championship-showing.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/15/womens-water-polo-carthage-rises-to-no-7-following-strong-cwpa-championship-showing.aspx</guid><category>#7 Women's Water Polo</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Water Polo gathers during a timeout" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/15/5515697283.jpg" /><br /><br />BRIDGEPORT — The Carthage College women's water polo team delivered a strong showing at the 2026 Collegiate Water Polo Association Division III Championship, securing two victories over the weekend, including a notable upset of Augustana, to qualify for the USA Water Polo Division III National Championships on April 25–26.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/5515697283.jpg" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/5515697283.jpg"><media:title>Water Polo gathers during a timeout</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/5515697283.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:46:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12171</s:story_id></item><item><title>Firebirds Earn Nationals Bid with Impressive Showing at CWPA Championships</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/12/womens-water-polo-firebirds-earn-nationals-bid-with-impressive-showing-at-cwpa-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/12/womens-water-polo-firebirds-earn-nationals-bid-with-impressive-showing-at-cwpa-championships.aspx</guid><category>#7 Women's Water Polo</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Water Polo Team" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/12/Water_Polo_Team.png" /><br /><br />NORTON - The Carthage College women's water polo team traveled to Massachusetts to compete in the 2026 Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Division III Championship, turning in an impressive performance throughout the weekend. The Firebirds secured two victories, highlighted by a significant upset over Augustana, to earn a spot in the USA Water Polo (USAWP) Division III National Championships scheduled for April 25–26.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/Water_Polo_Team.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/Water_Polo_Team.png"><media:title>Water Polo Team</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/12/Water_Polo_Team.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:11:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12156</s:story_id></item><item><title>Carstens, Crawley Earn CWPA All-Conference Honors</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/10/womens-water-polo-carstens-crawley-earn-cwpa-all-conference-honors.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/4/10/womens-water-polo-carstens-crawley-earn-cwpa-all-conference-honors.aspx</guid><category>#7 Women's Water Polo</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Carstens-Crawley(CWPA Honors)" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/4/10/CWPA_Honors.png" /><br /><br />BRIDGEPORT – The Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) announced its 2026 Division III All-Conference Team on Friday, with Brenna Carstens and Kiera Crawley of the Carthage College women's water polo team earning recognition. Carstens was named to the First Team, while Crawley secured Second Team honors.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/CWPA_Honors.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/CWPA_Honors.png"><media:title>Carstens-Crawley(CWPA Honors)</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/10/CWPA_Honors.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:27:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12146</s:story_id></item><item><title>Firebirds Showcase Offensive Depth at CWPA Crossover Tournament</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/3/29/womens-water-polo-firebirds-showcase-offensive-depth-at-cwpa-crossover-tournament.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/3/29/womens-water-polo-firebirds-showcase-offensive-depth-at-cwpa-crossover-tournament.aspx</guid><category>#7 Women's Water Polo</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Crawley-Kiera" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/29/Crawley-Kiera.png" /><br /><br />WASHINGTON - The Carthage women's water polo team traveled to Washington and Jefferson to compete in the CWPA Crossover Tournament, Friday and Saturday. The Firebirds went 3-1 on the weekend.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/29/Crawley-Kiera.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/29/Crawley-Kiera.png"><media:title>Crawley-Kiera</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/29/Crawley-Kiera.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:46:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12108</s:story_id></item><item><title>Graham Secures CWPA Rookie Athlete of the Week Honor</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/3/18/womens-water-polo-graham-secures-cwpa-rookie-athlete-of-the-week-honor.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/3/18/womens-water-polo-graham-secures-cwpa-rookie-athlete-of-the-week-honor.aspx</guid><category>#7 Women's Water Polo</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Graham-Kamille" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/18/Graham-Kamille.png" /><br /><br />BRIDGEPORT - The Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) announced its Players of the Week. Kamille Graham of the Carthage Women's Water Polo team was named Rookie of the Week for the CWPA, the conference announced Wednesday.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/18/Graham-Kamille.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/18/Graham-Kamille.png"><media:title>Graham-Kamille</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/18/Graham-Kamille.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:39:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12077</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women’s Water Polo Split Four-Game Weekend with Wins Over Grove City and Austin</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/3/15/womens-water-polo-womens-water-polo-split-four-game-weekend-with-wins-over-grove-city-and-austin.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/3/15/womens-water-polo-womens-water-polo-split-four-game-weekend-with-wins-over-grove-city-and-austin.aspx</guid><category>#7 Women's Water Polo</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Carstens-Brenna" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/15/Carstens-Brenna.png" /><br /><br />KENOSHA - The Carthage women's water polo team competed in a four-game stretch over the weekend, battling through tightly contested matchups and strong offensive performances. The Firebirds finished the slate with two victories, defeating Grove City and Austin while narrowly dropping an overtime contest to Macalester and falling to Augustana. Across the four games, the Firebirds showcased balanced scoring and resilience, highlighted by standout performances from Brenna Carstens, Grace Steinberg, and Yamilla Areizaga.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/15/Carstens-Brenna.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/15/Carstens-Brenna.png"><media:title>Carstens-Brenna</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/15/Carstens-Brenna.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:04:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12067</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women’s Water Polo Competes in Convergence Tournament in California</title><link>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/3/7/womens-water-polo-womens-water-polo-competes-in-convergence-tournament-in-california.aspx</link><guid>https://athletics.carthage.edu/news/2026/3/7/womens-water-polo-womens-water-polo-competes-in-convergence-tournament-in-california.aspx</guid><category>#7 Women's Water Polo</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Womens Water Polo" src="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&image_path=/images/2026/3/7/WP_recap.png" /><br /><br />CALIFORNIA - The Carthage College women's water polo team competed in the Convergence Tournament. Over two days of play, the Firebirds landed at 0-4 on the weekend.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_system&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/WP_recap.png" /><media:content url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/WP_recap.png"><media:title>Womens Water Polo</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://athletics.carthage.edu/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_primary&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/7/WP_recap.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 7 Mar 2026 15:53:00 CST</pubDate><s:sport_id>23</s:sport_id><s:story_id>12030</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>