TL;DR
- California trustees criticized for comments on water polo team photo.
- Photo showed players supporting baseball team in Speedos.
- Parents demand apologies and accountability from trustees.
- Trustees likened players to strippers and OnlyFans.
- Community rallies behind the water polo team.
In a jaw-dropping display of tone-deafness, two trustees from the Temecula Valley Unified School District have found themselves in hot water over some seriously inappropriate comments regarding a high school water polo team’s spirited photo. The photo, which showed the boys in their Speedos cheering on the baseball team, was meant to be a fun, supportive moment. But instead, it turned into a scandal that has the community buzzing.
On April 28, the water polo team showed their support for the baseball squad by stripping down to their swimwear and painting “B-E-A-R-S!” across their chests. This cheeky display was all in good fun, and the team’s enthusiasm was palpable. The photo was shared on social media with the caption: “Our fans > better than yours. GO BEARS.” But that joy was short-lived when trustees Joseph Komrosky and Jen Wiersma decided to weigh in.
Instead of celebrating the camaraderie, Komrosky took a jab, saying the athletes were “one step closer to Chippendales,” while Wiersma likened them to an “OnlyFans crew.” Talk about a buzzkill! Their comments were met with immediate backlash, as many felt their remarks were not only inappropriate but also disrespectful to the athletes who were simply showing school spirit.
Sharon Sardina, a parent of one of the water polo players, expressed her outrage, stating, “The fans loved it, the team loved it, the baseball coach loved it. Everybody loved the support and thought that was pretty cool because that’s typically what water polo players do as far as cheering on their teams.” She’s not letting this slide, either. Sardina has met with school officials demanding accountability, saying, “I would love a written and verbal apology, not just to myself, but to the kids involved in our team. I honestly, I would love a formal resignation [of the board members].” Now that’s some fierce mama bear energy!
Wiersma did post an apology on her social media, but it quickly expired, leaving many wondering if she truly meant it. Both trustees have since declined to comment further, but the damage is done. The community is rallying behind the water polo team, and it’s clear that these comments have sparked a much larger conversation about respect and support in schools.
In a world where we should be uplifting our youth, it’s disheartening to see adults resort to such derogatory remarks. The Temecula Valley water polo team deserves to be celebrated for their school spirit, not mocked for it. Let’s hope this incident serves as a wake-up call for all involved, reminding them that support and positivity should always come first.