The women’s water polo team will have a new look, with some players competing in the sport for the first time, while looking to finish higher than it did in 2000.

One of those players is Jenny Wilson, who said the game is hard to learn, “but it will be worth it in the end.”

She had not previously competed in aquatic sports.

“That’s why it’s really hard for me.”

Head Coach Glen Meyer said that this season will be a “building year” because the team is “playing in a strong league with brand new players” who have little or no experience.

“We’ve got so many players who are enthusiastic, we’re looking for a fun season.”

Meagan Robles rejoins the team after a year’s absence.

Meyer said she will “be bringing strength, experience and leadership to the team.”

Also returning are Jill Strickland, the Falcons’ leading scorer from last season, and Jessica Meili, who Meyer said is “bringing her strong work ethic back to the pool.”

Another returning player is Audrey Medico, who Meyer says has a strong outside shot.

Medico said the “most important thing is better teamwork,” and through that and better team unity, she hopes that the team will finish higher than last year (eight place in the South Coast Conference).

“So far, three weeks into practice, everybody’s getting along very well and accomplishing a lot.”

She said all of the players are “trying their hardest to be the best they can” and sees “a bright future for the team.”

Meyer also looks for Katrina Kimble, who placed 13th in the state in the 50-yard butterfly, and making her water polo debut, to “add speed to our game.”

Other new players are Carolina Rio Frio from Peru, who Meyer said has a pretty good breaststroke and is just learning the sport, and goalkeeper Yazmin Sanchez.