ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - It all started at Sierra Vista Pool. That's where then nine-year-old Atticus Bowman took the plunge and started playing water polo in the city of Albuquerque's Metro Aquatic League. "They really taught me how to swim, they taught me how to play water polo and really get the basics down," said Bowman.

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The league teaches kids from ages five to 14 to swim, dive, or play water polo competitively.

Bowman showing great promise early on, "He's always been a pretty talented player.

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