
Women's Water Polo Announces Class of 2029
7/2/2025
Brown women's water polo head coach Jackie Puccino has announced the addition of three student-athletes to the team that will join the program in the fall.
The class includes newcomers Sofia Flieri, Audrey Long and Megan Newby.
Scroll to find an in-depth look at each new Bear below.
Sofia Flieri
Utility | Menlo Park, Calif. | Menlo School

- WCAL All-League First Team in 2024 and Second Team in 2022 and 2023
- All-Central Coast Section First Team 2024
- Menlo Girls Water Polo Co-Captain in 2024
- 2024 ODP Pacific Zone Youth Blue Team
- USA Water Polo Academic All-American with Outstanding Honors from 2021-24
Planned Concentration: Mechanical Engineering
Why Brown?: “I chose Brown because I knew it would provide a balance for me to fully pursue academic offerings while continuing to compete at a high level in my sport. From the moment I met the team, I felt welcomed and supported, and I immediately sensed a community that I wanted to be a part of. The coaching staff cares about every athlete as a person, both in and out of the pool. I’m excited to further my education in a collaborative environment with peers who share my passion for learning.”
Audrey Long
Attacker | Newport Beach, Calif. | Corona del Mar High School

- CA Interschool Fed, Southern Section, Division I Girls Water Polo Champion in 2024
- Division I All-CIF Second Team in 2023-24
- Corona del Mar High School Water Polo Sea Queen Award in 2022
- Class of 2025 Valedictorian
Planned concentration: Mechanical Engineering
Why Brown?: “I chose Brown because of the opportunity it gave me to play water polo and study academically at a high level. I am drawn to the open and fun reputation Brown is known to have.”
Megan Newby
Attacker | Atherton, Calif. | Sacred Heart Preparatory

- WCAL All-League First Team and CCS All-League Second Team as sophomore, junior and senior
- 2023-24 All-American Water Polo Team
- CCS Open Division Champion as a junior
- WCAL League Champion as a freshman, sophomore and junior
- NorCal Invitational Champion as a junior
- Cal-Hi Sports CCS Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2023
- USA Water Polo Outstanding Academic All-American from 2021-25
- Four-time Outstanding USAWP Academic All-American
Planned concentration: Undecided
Why Brown?: "I chose Brown because I knew I would be able to compete at a high level and push myself and my teammates to become better players, while also bettering myself outside of the pool, diving into schoolwork and engaging with my community through leadership and service. I know that my experience at Brown will allow me to grow as a whole person.”