Valery Piachonkina
1 Valery Piachonkina
  • Year:
    Sr
  • Hometown:
    Castro Valley, Calif.
  • High School:
    Mission San Jose
  • Position:
    Goalie
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Piachonkina Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year Award
Piachonkina Nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year Award

SHERMAN, Texas - Austin College's Valery Piachonkina, who was a four-year starter for the women's water polo program, has been nominated for the 2021-22 NCAA Woman of the Year Award. She is one of 577 graduating student-athletes to have received this honor.

16 From Women's Water Polo Earn Academic Honors
16 From Women's Water Polo Earn Academic Honors

SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College women's water polo team collected national academic honors this week, as 16 'Roos were named All-Academic by the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches.

Four From 'Roo Women's Water Polo Named All-America
Four From 'Roo Women's Water Polo Named All-America

BRIDGEPORT, Pa. - Four members of the Austin College women's water polo team have earned All-America status, the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches has announced.

Austin College Takes Third at USA Water Polo Championships
Austin College Takes Third at USA Water Polo Championships

CLAREMONT, Calif. - The No. 4-ranked Austin College women's water polo team overcame a slow start to take down No. 9-ranked Augustana 12-9 on Sunday, as the 'Roos captured third place at the USA Water Polo Division III National Championships hosted by Pomona-Pitzer. The 'Roos finish the year with a record of 14-8.

'Roo Women's Water Polo Falls in National Semifinals
'Roo Women's Water Polo Falls in National Semifinals

CLAREMONT, Calif. - The No. 4-ranked Austin College women's water polo team jumped out to an early lead against No. 2-ranked Whittier College in the USA Water Polo Division III National Semifinals, but the Poets used an 8-0 run to surge ahead and the 'Roos were unable to bounce back in a 15-9 contest. The 'Roos will now take on No. 9-ranked Augustana in the third place game on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. (Pacific).

'Roo Women's Water Polo Set for Inaugural National Tournament
'Roo Women's Water Polo Set for Inaugural National Tournament

SHERMAN, Texas - The No. 4-ranked Austin College women's water polo team will be headed to Claremont, Calif., this weekend to participate in the USA Water Polo Division III Championship, with the top four teams in the nation squaring off for the inaugural Division III women's water polo national championship.

Le, Piachonkina Earn CWPA Weekly Honors
Le, Piachonkina Earn CWPA Weekly Honors

BRIDGEPORT, Pa. - Austin College women's water polo players Brooke Le and Valery Piachonkina have been tabbed as the CWPA Division III Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week for their outstanding performances at the CWPA Division III Championships, the league office has announced.

Le, Lawrence Highlight Women's Water Polo All-CWPA
Le, Lawrence Highlight Women's Water Polo All-CWPA

BRIDGEPORT, Pa. - Austin College head coach Mark Lawrence was named CWPA Division III West Coach of the Year and Brooke Le was tabbed as the CWPA Division III West Most Valuable Player, and six 'Roos in all earned All-Conference honors, the league office has announced.

'Roos Lock Up Top Seed in CWPA Tournament
'Roos Lock Up Top Seed in CWPA Tournament

KENOSHA, Wis. - The No. 6-ranked Austin College women's water polo team locked up the top seed in next week's CWPA Division III West Region Tournament after cruising past Wittenberg and No. 9-ranked Augustana by scores of 22-6 and 18-7, respectively, on Sunday. The 'Roos are now 10-7 overall, including 9-1 against Division III opponents.

Women's Water Polo Crushes Carthage and Macalester
Women's Water Polo Crushes Carthage and Macalester

KENOSHA, Wis. - The No. 6-ranked Austin College women's water polo team cruised to a pair of victories in CWPA play on Saturday, blanking host school Carthage 19-0 before topping Macalester 16-4. The 'Roos are now 8-7 overall, including 7-1 against Division III competition.

Photo courtesy Wittenberg University
Women's Water Polo Goes Unbeaten in Ohio

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - The No. 5-ranked Austin College women's cruised to a quartet of victories over the weekend on the campus of Wittenberg University, topping the host school 19-6, Carthage 19-3, Augustana 12-7, and Macalester 17-5. The 'Roos are now 6-6 overall, including 5-1 against Division III opponents.

Photo by Nick Falzerano
Piachonkina Named CWPA Defensive Player of the Week

SHERMAN, Texas - For the second time this season, Austin College women's water polo player Valery Piachonkina has been named the CWPA Division III Defensive Player of the Week, the organization has announced.

Photo by Nick Falzerano
Women's Water Polo Battles at Aztec Invitational

SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The Austin College women's water polo team found themselves taking on four NCAA Division I opponents at the Aztec Invitational this past weekend, including multiple programs ranked nationally, putting up strong fights against all four before ultimately coming up short.

'Roos Sweep Weekly CWPA Awards
'Roos Sweep Weekly CWPA Awards

SHERMAN, Texas - Austin College women's water polo players Sophie Oliver, Valery Piachonkina, and Kalissa Niles have all been recognized with CWPA weekly honors for their outstanding play last weekend, the organization has announced.

Women's Water Polo Goes 2-2 in West Coast Trip
Women's Water Polo Goes 2-2 in West Coast Trip

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - The Austin College women's water polo team got its season off to a strong start in California over the weekend, going 2-2 with wins over Division II opponent Fresno Pacific as well as Chapman, who entered the weekend ranked No. 5 in Division III.

Women's Water Polo Ranked No. 8 in Preseason Top 10
Women's Water Polo Ranked No. 8 in Preseason Top 10

SHERMAN, Texas - The Austin College women's water polo team has been pegged at No. 8 in the 2022 Division III Preseason Top 10 poll, as the 'Roos are coming off of the best season in the young program's history during the 2021 campaign.