ESTEVAN 0 Former Estevan Sharks water polo athlete Jennika Linthicum earned the Water Polo Saskatchewan 15U Female Athlete of the Year honour at a recent awards banquet.
She was selected for both the 15U and 17U teams with Water Polo Sask. out of Regina. She travelled with the 15U team to the Alberta Open in Calgary, and the Tournament of Courage in Coquitlam, B.C. They went in to earn silver at the Western Finals in Surrey, B.C.
For 17U squad, she was part of the team for tournaments in Regina, Calgary and Edmonton, finishing the regular season with a 20-1-3 record. In April, Team Sask. hosted Western Finals in Saskatoon, where the team earned gold.
They went on to earn bronze at nationals in Montreal in May. Linthicum played well and had 15 goals in five games at nationals.
The 15U team will finish their season by attending the Provincial National Championships in Montreal in July.
Presenting the award to her was another Sharks' alumni, Rachel Tober.
Linthicum was recognized for her dedication and improvement throughout the season. She will attend the High School Excellence program with Water Polo Saskatchewan next year in Regina.
