IRVINE, Calif. – Washington & Jefferson College sophomore Emmie Ratcliff (Friendswood, Texas/Friendswood) has been named a 2026 Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches (ACWPC) Division III Women's Varsity All-America Honorable Mention, as announced by the organization on Tuesday (May 19). This is the second year that E. Ratcliff has been selected for All-American status.
 
E. Ratcliff finished the regular season with a team-high 66 goals. Additionally, the sophomore picked up 11 assists and 2 steals.  In the CWPA Division III Championships, E. Ratcliff helped lead the No. 3 seeded Presidents by adding 12 more goals to her tally. Defensively, the sophomore also had five additional steals in the post-season tournament. E. Ratcliff's performances led the sophomore to an All-Collegiate Water Polo Association First Team selection.
 
The full list of All-America team selections and end-of-season award recipients is available at: ACWPC 2026 Women's Water Polo All-Americans
 
About the Association of College Water Polo Coaches: The mission of the Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches is to promote the development and advancement of collegiate water polo. This shall be accomplished by providing its membership with professional education, services, training and a united voice.

Since 2005, it has been the goal of the ACWPC to bring a unified voice, abundant resources and recognition to collegiate programs across the USA. It is our hope that the ACWPC grows to include all collegiate coaches in all levels, serving to unite the collegiate water polo world to further protect and advance the sport at a time when budget cuts and sport elimination is commonplace.