Central Valley Star Heads to Spain | Bakersfield News

A standout water polo player from Garces Memorial High School is set to represent the U.S. at the U18 World Championship in Spain—making her the only Central Valley athlete on the 19-player roster. Starting in fifth grade, Eden Coughran found her calling in the pool and has since competed at national camps and even in Colombia with the U.S. Cadet team. Her selection is a proud moment for her school, city, and region, and she’s already dreaming big: her sights are set on the 2028 LA Olympics, fueled by her experience training alongside Olympians. With a 4.8 GPA and a commitment to Cal Berkeley, Coughran is chasing gold—not just for herself, but for the future of U.S. water polo. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/32898f43bc13e398