For the third weekend in a row, Brunswick's water polo team competed in a tournament — this time, right at home in the 49th Cardinal Tournament at Greenwich High School — with the Bruins ultimately defending their title and claiming their sixth consecutive championship win.

The tournament kicked off on Friday, October 4, as Brunswick A faced the Greenwich High School (GHS) B team. Brunswick quickly took control, scoring early and cruising to an 18-4 victory. After a short one-hour break, the Bruins went up against fellow NEPSAC team Phillips Exeter Academy. Exeter played physically and showcased its speed, but Brunswick’s offense proved too strong, securing a 21-9 win.

After a night's rest, the Bruins returned on Saturday, October 5, for their third game against CT Premier. In a high-scoring shootout, both teams lit up the nets, but Brunswick emerged victorious with a 24-20 win.

The stage was now set for the championship night game: Brunswick vs. Greenwich High School. GHS, eager to avenge its 18-5 loss to Brunswick the previous weekend at the Beast of the East tournament, came in fired up.

The energy in the arena was palpable, with GHS fans making their presence known, especially their student section, which bombarded the Bruins with loud chants and constant heckling. The atmosphere was certainly electric, and the crowd's intensity added an extra layer of pressure.

True to Brunswick’s form, however, the boys kept their composure, tuning out the noise and focusing on the task at hand. Despite their mental toughness, the Bruins found themselves trailing 2-1 at the end of the first quarter — and by halftime, the gap had widened to 7-3.

Needing a spark, Brunswick started the second half strong. Led by goalie JR Lindberg ’26, the Bruins locked down on defense and capitalized on their attacking opportunities. By the end of the third quarter, Brunswick had taken the lead — 10-8. The final quarter was an intense, physical battle, with GHS managing to tie the game twice. But the Bruins made a final push, holding on for a 16-14 victory and their sixth consecutive Cardinal Tournament championship.