Women's Water Polo Welcomes Five to the Incoming Class of 2030
6/10/2026
Brown women's water polo head coach Jackie Puccino has announced five additions to the Bears as part of the incoming class of 2030, who will join the program starting in the Fall 2026 semester.
“I am excited to introduce the newest members, class of 2030, of Brown Women’s Water Polo," Puccino said. “This group brings talent and depth to our roster in many key positions. They arrive with a championship level mindset and relentless work ethic, hailing from some of the top high school and club programs around the country. Getting to know them through the recruiting process was a joy and it was evident immediately that they were aligned with the vision of this program. Most importantly, this group is going to make an immediate positive impact on the greater Brown community. I look forward to welcoming them to College Hill! Go Bruno!”
Brown is coming off a fourth-place finish in Puccino's first season on College Hill.
Scroll to find an in-depth look at each new Bear below.
Ruth Garcia
Attacker | 5-8 | Denver, Colo. | East
Before Brown: Played water polo and swam at East High School … Two-time National Team Selection Camp Invitee … Three-time Colorado High School Athletic Association Swim State … Four-time Colorado High School Athletic Association Academic All-State Award.
Personal: Father Ronnie and mother Amanda … Has three siblings, Micah, Mia and Adeline … Father played water polo at Air Force Academy.
Why Brown?: "I chose Brown because I was drawn to the open curriculum and my amazing teammates!"
Maryam Maamoun
Attacker | 5-6 | Westlake Village, Calif. | Oaks Christian
Before Brown: Played water polo and swam at Oaks Christian School … Two-time Open Division SOCAL Region CIF Champion … Three-time First Team All-Mamonte League … Named to Honor Roll and Dean's List … Competed for Santa Barbara Water Polo Club.
Personal: Father Ehab Maamoun and mother Sarah Collins … Has two siblings, Ali and Hasan
Why Brown?: "Brown was the one place where I felt drawn to for the community and aesthetics, the campus felt so welcoming and the team itself made me feel like I fit right in. I love the freedom with the curriculum and how I can balance my passion for water polo with academics."
Sloane Paulson
Attacker | 5-6 | Newport Beach, Calif. | JSerra Catholic
Before Brown: Played water polo at JSerra Catholic High School … Member of CIF Division 1 runner up team in 2024 and named First Team All-Trinity League, Second Team All-CIF Division 1, and Third Team All-County … In 2025, named First Team All-Trinity League, First Team All-CIF Division 1, and Third Team All-County … In 2026, named Second Team All-County and First Team All-CIF Open Division … Named National Merit Program Commended Student and Principal's Honor Roll.
Personal: Father Arnold and mother Emily … Has one sibling, Sydney.
Why Brown?: “Beyond its outstanding academics, I chose Brown because, from the moment I visited, I felt a genuine sense of community, both within the water polo program and across campus as a whole."
Emma Perrigo
Goalie | 5-8 | Placentia, Calif. | Foothill
Before Brown: Played water polo and swam at Foothill High School … Was a part of the League Champion and CIF Division 1 Champion teams … Was named Knight of the Year for girls swimming … Junior Olympic Bronze Medalist with SOCAL Water Polo … Three-time USA Water Polo Academic All-American … Four-time member of the Principal's Honor Roll.
Personal: Mother Myriam Perez and has two siblings, Christopher and Sage Perrigo.
Why Brown?: “The academic rigor along with the unique culture builds a community that stood out to me.”
Julie Sweeney
Attacker | 5-8 | Manhattan Beach, Calif. | Chadwick School
Before Brown: Played water polo at the Chadwick School … Women's First Team Water Polo All-Prep League Freshman year, and Men's First Team Water Polo All-Prep League Junior and Senior year … Awarded MVP for the Chadwick women's water polo team freshman year and MVP for the Chadwick men's water polo team junior and senior year … Placed 1st at ODP National Championships twice, and played for the US Cadet National Team … National Merit Scholar Award
Personal: Father Brian and mother Eva … Has two siblings, Max and Helena.
Why Brown?: “I chose Brown University because of its competitive Division I Ivy League Athletics and its open curriculum, where I can find the perfect balance between playing water polo at the highest level while also following my passions, studying the things I love.”
