WALNUT — The 2025 CIF Southern Section Division 5 boys water polo championship plaque was being passed around following Saturday’s title match.

Eventually it landed back in the hands of Fontana coach Spencer Fernandes, who had trouble containing his emotions while taking another long look.

“This means everything to me, being here for as long as I have,” said Fernandes, who has coached the program for 18 seasons. “Our city and community is not a place that has produced a lot of high-level water polo teams or players. But this program has been able to carry that banner for the city over time.”

The Steelers captured the program’s first section championship and capped an impressive postseason run with a 15-11 victory over Baldwin Park at the Mt. San Antonio College Aquatic Center. Fontana n

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