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At just 18 years old, Ally Ratto faced challenges that would have overwhelmed most. But through her extraordinary resilience and the unwavering support of her athletic community, she not only survived these trials but emerged stronger than ever.
SACRAMENTO — Two California college student-athletes, Ally Ratto, a sophomore water polo player at San Joaquin Delta College, and Dublin Synnott, a sophomore soccer player for Saddleback College, have been selected as the November 2024 recipients of the CalHOPE Courage Award.
The monthly CalHOPE award honors student-athletes at California colleges and universities who have overcome the stress, anxiety, and mental trauma associated with personal hardships and adversity. Here’s a closer look at the inspiring personal stories of the latest CalHOPE Courage Award honorees.
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Coming off a 2021 season that saw the Mustangs' women's water polo team go 23-6 and reach the Final Four the expectations are just as high if not higher this season as they finally get their season underway this afternoon.
Excited to finally see a team wearing a non-Delta cap the Mustangs women's water polo team opened up their season on Saturday with a pair of wins as they defeated Foothill 8-6 and American River College 13-6.
You would have a tough time finding a team anywhere that has stuck together better over the last 13 months than the women's water polo team at Delta College led by head coach Nathan Varosh as they were able to return to the pool this week.
In the middle of a game, Whitney Lee is constantly testing herself, athletically and personally.
Delta Women's Water Polo is is heading to the Final 4 in California for the 4th consecutive year
On the path to the championship game they beat Modesto 18-5 and American River 15-10 in the semi final game.
