WHEREAS, the Central High School Men’s Water Polo Team completed a historic 2025 season, finishing as North Yosemite League Champions with a flawless and unprecedented 12-0 undefeated record, marking the first league title in Central Unified School District history; and
WHEREAS, the team achieved extraordinary milestones, including the most single season wins in Central Unified water polo history, it’s first playoff berth as an independent program, and the fewest goals allowed in league play across the North Yosemite League (NYL); and
WHEREAS, senior Brian Easter earned the title of North Yosemite League Most Valuable Player (MVP), becoming the first athlete from Central High to receive this honor. He set a new district single season scoring record with 110 goals, ranking among the top 50 high school scorers in the nation for 2025; and WHEREAS, junior goalkeeper Leo Hernandez was named North Yosemite League Goalkeeper of the Year, serving as the defensive anchor of the undefeated season, recording multiple double-digit save performance, and demonstrating great leadership in crucial matchups; and
WHEREAS, every member of the 2025 team contributed to an extraordinary season, including Head Coach Jared Horn; Team Manager Emmalie Pambukyan; Assistant Coaches Jacob Monroe, Joseph Torrez, Yadira Estrada, Tobias Davis, and Raymond Andrade; and Players Leo Hernandez, Lorenzo Santos, Christian Lovato, Mateo Santos, Grant Newton, Lucius Turna, Evan Sanchez, Brian Easter, Matthew Sanchez, Malachi Suarez, Kyle Launer, Alan Alvernaz, Israel Fuentes, Chris Mora, and last but not least Tatum Hopper, demonstrated exceptional commitment and competitive excellence, and through their collective discipline and relentless drive, reignited the poise and identity of Central High Aquatics, inspiring students, families, and the greater Fresno community while establishing a strong and enduring foundation for the future of the program.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, Mayor Jerry P . Dyer, Councilmember Annalisa Perea, and the Fresno City Councilmembers, do hereby recognize and proclaim Thursday, December 4, 2025, to be:
“Central High School Men’s Water Polo Team Day”
in the City of Fresno.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the seal of the City of Fresno, California, on this 4
th day of December 2025.