Bucknell University Athletics
Men's Water Polo Announces Recruiting Class
5/21/2014 4:04:00 PM | Men's Water Polo
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Bucknell men's water polo head coach John McBride on Wednesday announced the Bison Class of 2018. The class includes five players, including three Californians. The younger brother of a former Bucknell player is also a member of the group.
“We lose four starters from last year's team, meaning the members of this group will have the opportunity to contend for playing time next fall,” noted McBride, who has led the Bison to 46 wins over his first three years at Bucknell. “I think we have some talented players that will be joining the program and I can't wait to get to work with them and watch how they adjust to the college game.”
Bucknell posted a 14-11 record last fall and finished in fourth place at the CWPA Championship. It was the third consecutive above-.500 finish for the Bison, who will lose nearly 64 percent of their goal production from a year ago with the graduation of seniors Julian Colina, Jack Else, Mike Kimble, Stephen Norton, Alex Nowlin and Andrew Somers.
Bucknell Men's Water Polo Recruiting Class
Grant Curry – La Jolla, Calif./Cathedral Catholic (Attack)
Jeff Hagen – West Chester, Pa./Malvern Prep (Center)
Charlie Niehaus – Los Altos, Calif./Mountain View (Goalkeeper)
Tommy Stupp – St. Louis, Mo./Mary Institute/St. Louis Country Day School (Utility)
Jordan White – Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif./Palos Verdes (Attack)
Grant Curry (La Jolla, Calif./Cathedral Catholic) – Grant Chaney Curry … born May 16, 1996 in San Diego, Calif. … son of Todd and Lauren Curry … three-year water polo varsity letterwinner at Cathedral Catholic … team captain … two-time second-team all-league, All-CIF and all-county selection … named UT San Diego Athlete of the Week … has one sibling, Tyler.
Jeff Hagen (West Chester, Pa./Malvern Prep) – Jeffrey Benjamin Hagen … born March 14, 1996 in Bryn Mawr, Pa. … son of Ken and Joan Hagen … four-year water polo letterwinner at Malvern Prep … also a member of basketball and swimming teams … all-time leading water polo scorer at Malvern Prep … two-time All-Eastern Prep Team … selected to water polo National Selection Camp … two-year First Team All-Inter-Ac … Inter-Ac MVP … team captain and MVP … has one sister, Katie, who played lacrosse at Washington & Lee University.
Charlie Niehaus (Los Altos, Calif./Mountain View) – Charles Thomas Niehaus … born Feb. 15, 1996 in Leawood, Kan. … son of Tom and Kari Niehaus … member of water polo and swimming teams at Mountain View High School … captain of both teams … two-time first-team all-league water polo player … Most Valuable Goalie in league in 2013 … member of CCS All-Star Team in 2013 … helped team to SCVAL league title in 2012 … USA Water Polo Academic All-American … has two siblings, David and Madeline.
Tommy Stupp (St. Louis, Mo./Mary Institute/St. Louis Country Day School) – Thomas James Stupp … born Oct. 24, 1995 in St. Louis, Mo. … son of John and Julie Stupp … attended Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School … four-year member of water polo team … three-year member of swimming team … spent one year as girls swimming team manager … water polo team captain as a senior … two-time first-team all-district … two-time unanimous conference player of the year … selected to NTSC from East-West Regional ODP … four-time all-conference selection … earned Doug Hall Player of the Year Award as a junior … MICDS Louis A. Cardosi Award … MICDS Iron Man Award … third-team all-district as a sophomore … also MICDS Best Defensive Player Award as a sophomore … ODP All-Tournament Team and invitation to NTSC … named MICDS Rookie of the Year and Best Defensive Player as a freshman … has four siblings that all participated in college athletics … brother, Johnny, is a 2010 Bucknell graduate and four-year member of the Bison water polo team … sister, Nora Stupp-Coggin, swam at Duke … sister, Julie, was a member of Auburn swimming team … sister, Hallie, was a member of Arizona swimming squad.
Jordan White (Ranchos Palos Verdes, Calif./Palos Verdes) – Jordan Matthew White … born April 28, 1996 in Long Beach, Calif. … son of Michael and Deborah White … member of water polo and swim teams at Palos Verdes High School … water polo team captain as a senior … Third Team All-CIF water polo player … All-Bay League Team selection … earned team's Sea King Award … has one brother, Tyler, and a sister, Michael.
