PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown University women’s water polo will welcome nine incoming freshmen for the 2022 season as part of its Class of 2025.
The class includes seven student-athletes from the state of California in addition to one newcomer each from the states of Oregon and Connecticut. The group includes six utility players, two attackers, and one goalkeeper with five of the nine newcomers standing at 5-foot-7 or taller.
The Brown women’s water polo Class of 2025 comprises attacker Siena Berry (San Anselmo, Calif.), utility Tallulah Clancy (Moraga, Calif.), utility Alessandra D’Arcy (Mystic, Conn.), goalkeeper Audrey Gallagher (Los Altos Hills, Calif.), utility Lucy Gramley (Ashland, Ore.), utility Katharine Knowles (Fullerton, Calif.), utility Brenna Pangelinan (Chula Vista, Calif.), utility Claire Poissonnier (Santa Ana, Calif.) and attacker Emily Suong (Glendale, Calif.).
Siena Berry
Position: Attacker
Height: 5-foot-9
Hometown: San Anselmo, Calif.
High School: Sir Francis Drake
Club Teams: Sleepy Hollow Aquatics and San Francisco Water Polo Club
Prep Accolades: Won the NCS Division 1 and Open Division titles … Won three MCAL championships … Helped team post an undefeated record in league … Set school’s record in the 400-free relay … Competed on the club level for Sleepy Hollow Aquatics and San Francisco Water Polo Club … Played for head coach Gina Casignolia … President’s List and Honor Roll student.
Why Brown? “I chose Brown because of the great balance between sports and athletics, the amazing coaching staff, the open curriculum, and the great campus on the East Coast.”
Tallulah Clancy
Position: Utility
Height: 5-foot-5
Hometown: Moraga, Calif.
High School: Campolindo
Club Teams: 680 Water Polo and ODP All-Star Team
Prep Accolades: Earned First Team All-Diablo Athletic League and Second Team All-East Bay in 2019 … Gained Ninth Team California-Hawaii All-America and Fourth Team NISCA All-America in 2019 … Garnered Outstanding Player in 2019 … Collected CIF Scholar-Athlete in 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20… Totaled four varsity letters for head coach Kim Everist … Competed on the club level for 680 Water Polo and for the ODP All-Star Team … Gained USA Water Polo Outstanding All-Academic twice.
Why Brown? “At Brown, I will be able to pursue all of my academic interests through the open curriculum, while playing the sport I love. I am excited to be surrounded by a passionate and unique student body. I love Brown’s East Coast location, and I am looking forward to exploring Providence and experiencing the seasons.”
Alessandra D’Arcy
Position: Utility
Height: 5-foot-7
Hometown: Mystic, Conn.
High School: The Williams School
Club Teams: Connecticut Aquatic Club
Prep Accolades: Competed in swimming for coaches Dana Clark and Jon Caswell … Served team as a captain … Set individual school records in the 100 butterfly, 200 individual medley, 100 backstroke, and 100 freestyle … Broke relay school records in the 400 freestyle and 200 medley … Posted an undefeated season in 2019-20 … Won CIAC championships in 2018, 2019, and 2020 … Competed on the club level for Connecticut Aquatic Club … Distinguished Honors student.
Why Brown? “I chose Brown because it has always been my dream school. The open curriculum gives me the freedom to pursue all of my academic passions, and I’m so excited to play for the women’s water polo team.”
Audrey Gallagher
Position: Goalkeeper
Height: 5-foot-8
Hometown: Los Altos Hills, Calif.
High School: Lick-Wilmerding
Club Teams: West Valley Club Water Polo and the USA Water Polo ODP PACE Team
Prep Accolades: Earned First Team All-League honors as a junior … Gained Honorable Mention All-League accolades as a freshman and sophomore … Won Team MVP award as a sophomore and junior … Totaled 275 saves, 14.5 saves per game, and a .658 save percentage as a junior … Tallied 207 saves, 12.9 saves per game, and a .573 save percentage as a sophomore … Played for coaches Keeon Jabbour and J.D. Ellingson … Competed on the club level for West Valley Club Water Polo and the USA Water Polo ODP PACE Team … Also competed in swimming … Earned USA Water Polo All-Academic laurels all four years.
Why Brown? “I choose Brown because I knew it would give me flexibility and a balance between academics and athletics. Fortunately, I was able to visit Brown twice in 2019 before the pandemic. During both visits, I felt welcomed right away by students, faculty, and coaches.”
Lucy Gramley
Position: Utility
Height: 5-foot-6
Hometown: Ashland, Ore.
High School: St. Mary’s School
Club Teams: ODP PNW Cadet Zone Team; ODP PNW Youth Zone Team
Prep Accolades: Earned First Team All-Conference and Second Team All-State 5A in 2019 … Gained Team MVP honors in 2019 … Served team as a captain … Tallied 94 goals, 15 assists, and 60 steals in 2019 … Played for coaches Andrew Gramley (her father) and Cole Harding … Also competed in swimming … Competed on the club level for the ODP PNW Cadet Zone Team in 2018 and the ODP PNW Youth Zone Team in 2020 … An AP Scholar and Cum Laude Society student … Earned USA Water Polo All-Academic honors.
Why Brown? “I chose Brown because of the open curriculum, beautiful campus, strong academic rigor, and great water polo program. Brown has the exceptional STEM programs that I am looking for as well as amazing opportunities.”
Katharine Knowles
Position: Utility
Height: 5-foot-11
Hometown: Fullerton, Calif.
High School: Troy
Club Teams: SOCAL Water Polo and the USA Water Polo SoPac ODP Zone Team
Prep Accolades: Won League MVP honors in 2021 … Earned Team MVP accolades in 2020 and 2021 … Gained First Team All-League in 2019 and 2020 … Garnered Second Team All-CIF in 2020 … Led the Freeway League in scoring in 2020 with 128 goals … Served team as a captain … Played for head coach Jason Wilson … Competed on the club level for SOCAL Water Polo and the USA Water Polo SoPac ODP Zone Team … Also competed in swimming for head coach Kyle Knoff; served team as a captain … Earned Scholar-Athlete and USA Water Polo All-Academic laurels … National Honor Society student.
Why Brown? “Brown has everything I wanted in a college experience. It’s a perfect balance between rigorous academics and athletics.”
Brenna Pangelinan
Position: Utility
Height: 5-foot-4
Hometown: Chula Vista, Calif.
High School: Eastlake
Club Teams: Del Mar Water Polo Club, San Diego Shores Water Polo Club, and Southern Water Polo Club
Prep Accolades: Earned Defensive Player of the Year honors … Gained Freshman Swimmer of the Year accolades … Won team’s leadership award … Played for coaches Adalberto Vasquez, Sarah Lizotte, Edgard Espinosa and Greg Ormsby … Competed on the club level for Del Mar Water Polo Club, San Diego Shores Water Polo Club, and Southern Water Polo Club … Selected as a San Diego Union-Tribune Scholar-Athlete … Served as a California State Board of Education Student Board Member; earned recognition for her service through Guam Legislature Resolution No. 191-35 from the 35th Guam Legislature.
Why Brown? “I chose Brown for the open curriculum. It is the only place that will allow me to combine my strengths.”
Claire Poissonnier
Position: Utility
Height: 5-foot-9
Hometown: Santa Ana, Calif.
High School: Foothill
Club Teams: SOCAL Water Polo
Prep Accolades: Earned Third Team All-CIF … Gained varsity letters all four years in water polo and swimming … Played for coaches Paden Mitchell and Andrew Rome … Competed on the club level for SOCAL Water Polo; won team’s Player’s Player Award … Earned the Scholar-Athlete Award … Principal’s Honor Roll Student … Gained the Perfect Attendance Award.
Why Brown? “I chose Brown because of the stellar water polo program where I can challenge myself physically and be part of a supportive community. I also can’t wait to explore my interests further thanks to the open curriculum!”
Emily Suong
Position: Attacker
Height: 5-foot-3
Hometown: Glendale, Calif.
High School: Notre Dame
Club Teams: Rose Bowl Water Club and the Women’s Development National Team
Prep Accolades: Earned CIF Southern Section Division 5 Player of the Year honors … Gained First Team All-CIF SS Division 5 accolades … Garnered First Team and Third Team All-CIF SS Division 3 plaudits … Garnered First Team All-Mission League in 2018, 2019, and 2020 … Won Team MVP laurels … Played for head coach John Hirn … Competed on the club level for Rose Bowl Water Club and the Women’s Development National Team … Won a gold medal with the Women’s Development National Team … Earned a gold medal at the 16U Junior Olympics and a silver medal at the 16U Club Championship … Gained Second Team All-America at the 16U Junior Olympics … Earned Mission League All-Academic Team honors three times … Maxima Cum Laude Honor Roll and National Honor Society student.
Why Brown? “I chose Brown for many reasons, but the combination of high-level water polo and rigorous/unique academics was the deciding factor for me. In addition, the campus is so beautiful, and the team was very welcoming!”
Release courtesy Brown University Athletics Communications
