Well into the 2014 season, the Diablo Valley College women’s water polo team has been dominating opposing teams.

The Vikings currently hold an impressive overall record of 18-0, and are only one of two teams who remain undefeated in the state. Their 5-0 record in the Big 8 Conference currently lands them in first place and with only two conference games left, they are very close to clinching it.

A few teams have been able to compete with the team, but the Vikings have been producing countless blowout wins.

On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Vikings shutdown Sacramento City College with a 20-2 victory. SCC was unable to produce anything on offense or defense; DVC, on the other hand, was powerful on both sides of the ball. On defense, the team allowed few shots on goal and forced a lot of turnovers. The offense managed to get open and set up scoring chances with ease.

Set defender Sarah Ward felt as though the game was played very well. She said the team still has to take every game serious to prepare for the what lies ahead of them.

“We played pretty good defense, that’s always a strong part of our game,” Ward said. “We also did a good job running plays that were told to us on the spot, which is going to get us ready for Big 8, Norcal and State.”

Coach John Roemer’s thought on the season thus far is that the team has great chemistry despite the fact that the majority of his players have been together for less than a year. He explained that the few sophomores on the team act as the core but each and every girl has shown the will to do what it takes to win.

Although they are in a great position to win the conference and possibly go even further, the team is still working hard to improve some aspects.

“We need to work on transitioning from offense to defense and vice versa,” Roemer said. “Water polo is really simple; the first team that moves in transition is usually the team that wins.”

Driver Megan Dietrich believes the team’s play has exceptional so far and that the undefeated record shows it.

“I think we’re pretty much where we want to be,” Dietrich said. “I’m excited for Big 8, that’s when people will really challenge us.”

The Vikings will try to add another win to their unbeaten record against Modesto Junior College at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at DVC.