Fleming named Coast MVP, six Vikings added to All-Coast squads

Ben Fleming, the 2019 Coast Conference Most Valuable Player
Ben Fleming, the 2019 Coast Conference Most Valuable Player

Six members of the Coast champion West Valley men's water polo team earned All-Coast Conference recognition, it was announced at Sunday's NorCal playoff seeding meeting. Ben Fleming was named the Coast Most Valuable Player. The first-year player from Auckland, New Zealand led the Vikings with 65 goals and 26 steals, while handing out 11 assists.

Keeper Xavier Casabella 86 saves, gave up 36 goals in 28 quarters), Sina Faridnia (12 goals, 16 assists, 17 steals) and Miguel Navarro (37g, 20a, 21s) joined Fleming on the All-Coast First Team. Inigo Gonzalez (20g, 14a, 14s) and GK Tristan Gorham (47 saves) picked up Second Team nods.

Willo Rodriguez was named Coach of the Year for the third straight season.

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