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by Michael Randazzo, Swimming World Contributor.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Senior Day provides one last chance for athletes at the end of their college careers to be recognized in the final home contest of the season. Last Friday at Princeton\u2019s DeNuzio Pool saw a bittersweet scene as four graduating members of the Tigers\u2019 women\u2019s water polo team, including Olympian Ashleigh Johnson<\/strong>, said farewell to a large contingent of by family, friends and fans.<\/p>\n

Despite the goodbyes there was much to celebrate. With 131 wins\u2014the most for any Princeton class\u2014Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) titles in 2013 and 2015 and berths in two NCAA tournaments, the class of 2017 is the most successful in program history. And there is more to be gained. The upcoming CWPA Championships<\/a> offer the Tigers a chance to capture yet another Eastern title and with it a berth in the 2017 NCAA Women\u2019s Water Polo Tournament.<\/p>\n

Against hapless George Washington (13-16, 1-7 CWPA) seniors Hannah Lapkin<\/strong> (two goals), Morgan Hallock<\/strong> (one goal) and Sidney Saxe<\/strong> (three ejections drawn) rose to the occasion as Princeton (22-3, 7-1 CWPA) dominated in a 16-6 victory. But, as she has all season, Johnson\u2014who last August backstopped the U.S. Women\u2019s National Team to a second consecutive gold medal at the Rio Olympics\u2014crowded the spotlight.<\/p>\n

The Florida native kept the visiting Colonials off the board until Jacqueline Bywater<\/strong> beat her almost two minutes into the second period. By then, Johnson\u2019s teammates\u2014with Lindsey Kelleher<\/strong> contributing three of her game-high five goals\u2014had forged an 8-0 advantage.<\/p>\n

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After turning aside seven Colonial shots in the first half, freshman Kasey Bersh<\/strong> took over in the Princeton net. But Johnson\u2019s evening was not over. Late in the third period she donned number 2 and joined her Tiger teammates in the field. Midway through the fourth period Johnson scored on a powerful strike in front of the George Washington cage, further burnishing her spectacular college credentials, which include the most saves in Princeton history.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the pool deck following the game, the fifth-year senior acknowledged how much things have changed for her since arriving at Princeton in 2012.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s definitely different now than when I first started here,\u201d Johnson explained. \u201cThen I was constantly working to prove myself. Now I feel like everyone looks up to me in a lot of different ways water polo-wise.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery team I\u2019ve been a leader in how I\u2019ve played but now I have to verbalize that and dictate it to my teammates\u2026 and to take a more active role,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

One teammate absent Friday night was Johnson\u2019s younger sister Chelsea<\/strong>, who Ashleigh has played with throughout her career, including two seasons at Princeton.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s been playing as long as I have and we\u2019ve always played together,\u201d Johnson said about her sister, away in Washington, D.C. on a school field trip. \u201cBeing able to play with her at Princeton has been a defining part of my time here. It\u2019s been something that I\u2019ve cherished\u2014and I cherish it even more now that it\u2019s coming to an end.\u201d<\/p>\n

Princeton head coach Luis Nicolao<\/strong> has watched Johnson develop from talented freshman to two-time finalist for the Sullivan Award<\/a>\u2014given annually to the top U.S. amateur athlete\u2014to Olympian.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ll think more about it once the season\u2019s over and realize she\u2019s not coming back,\u201d he said, understandably wistful given the departure of arguably his best-ever player. \u201cYou take that Olympic gap year and Ashleigh\u2019s been a part of this program for five years.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nicolao acknowledged the difficulty Johnson experienced returning to play in college following a spectacular run to Olympic gold.<\/p>\n

\u201cI didn\u2019t realize how hard the transition was going to be coming back,\u201d he said. \u201cJust playing a year at that level, and then having to play a whole different style of play in college. It\u2019s been a long and stressful year for Ashleigh.\u201d<\/p>\n

Friday night\u2019s game was the last home match for Princeton but the Tigers have three big games looming April 28 and 29 in Bloomington, Indiana at the CWPA Championships. Johnson\u2019s coach is confident that his goal and team will come up big against rivals #7 Michigan and #18 Hartwick.<\/p>\n

\u201cAshleigh is the type of player that can take you to some really high levels,\u201d Nicolao said. \u201cWe\u2019ve not seen her best game this year. If it happens [at the CWPA Championships] watch out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Johnson, perhaps given her experience playing Olympic polo, believes that success is about more than wins and losses.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe biggest thing for our team is to focus on what makes us successful,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s not always winning. It\u2019s not always scoring goals or making blocks. It\u2019s about how we play together and how we feel after the game.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAs long as we feel close as a team, we see those open passes and taking those open shots\u2014taking opportunities and taking risks\u2014that\u2019s what will lead us to success as we define it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In the stands, one fan in particular was absolutely delighted to celebrate Johnson and her teammates.<\/p>\n

Six year-old James Dolenti<\/strong> was at his very first live water polo match but\u2014according to his mother, Hope Caldwell<\/strong>, a compliance officer for Princeton\u2014he watched Johnson religiously on TV during the Rio Olympics. James cheered non-stop for the Tigers, counting out the home team\u2019s goals as they pulled away from the Colonials. His joy was contagious, drawing nearby fans to join his enthusiasm.<\/p>\n

Asked about his experience, James replied: \u201cI\u2019m here for the whole game, man.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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