SAN DIEGO - The San Diego State Head Women’s Water Polo Coach Dana Ochsner announced, on Thursday, the signing of three high school seniors to athletic aid agreements which commence in the 2027-28 school year.
The three signees, Reagan Fullerton, Rose Nelley, and Landon Wightlin, are all from California, with Wightlin hailing from San Diego.
“We are thrilled to welcome Reagan, Rose, and Landon to the Aztec family,” said Coach Ochsner. “This group brings an exceptional blend of championship experience, proven leadership, and high-level versatility to San Diego State. Arriving from elite clubs and section championship programs across California, these three student-athletes embody the standard of athletic and academic excellence we strive for every day. We expect them to make an immediate impact on our team culture and accomplish great things in and out of the pool.”
Fullerton, a utility who will graduate from Carondelet High School in Concord, Calif., in May, competed in 60 games in her first three years according to MaxPreps. She scored 42 times on 89 shots (.472 shot percentage) with 24 assists for a total of 66 points. In addition, she has 29 steals and 16 exclusions drawn.
"Reagan is a high-IQ, dynamic utility player who knows exactly what it takes to win at the highest level,” said Coach Ochsner. “Coming from very successful club and high school programs with multiple Open Division and NorCal CIF titles, her championship resume and work ethic speak for themselves. Beyond her versatility and skill in the water, her four Academic All-American honors and Sportsmanship Award showcase the character and discipline she brings to SDSU."
Currently, with an overall record of 21-4, including 8-0 in the EBAL Mountain Division, and its fourth consecutive league title, Carondelet is the No. 2 seed in Division I of the CIF North Coast Section and will play for third place on Saturday, November 14.
During Fullerton’s first three seasons, Carondelet posted a 67-16 record and was 26-0 in East Bay Athletic League (EBAL) Valley Division games and garnered three regular season league titles.
Fullerton has been part of two North Coast Section Open Division Championships, a NorCal CIF Division 1 Championship, the Maureen O’Toole Sportsmanship Award Champions Cup 2022, and four USA Water Polo Academic All-American Outstanding Honors.
Nelley is a center defender and utility who comes to The Mesa out of Santa Barbara (Calif.) High School who is a four-year starter. She has been a team captain since her sophomore year and has reached the CIF Southern Section Championships every year of her high school career.
"Rose brings tremendous defensive presence, physical toughness, and adaptability to our roster,” said Coach Ochsner. “Serving as a varsity captain since her sophomore year, she shows exceptional maturity and leadership qualities. Her All-CIF level experience and high-level club training with Santa Barbara Water Polo make her an ideal anchor for our defensive unit."
In 2026, Nelley helped lead her team to the title game at the CIF-Southern Section Division 2 Championships and earned first team All-CIF Division 2 honors after garnering second-team All-Channel League distinction.
As a sophomore, Santa Barbara earned an at-large bid to the Southern Section Division 3 Championships and won its opening game before falling in round two. The team finished the season 18-16 and nationally, according to MaxPreps, her 42 assists ranked 18th, 36 goals were No. 64, and 78 points ranked No. 41.
In her freshman year, according to MaxPreps, the team posted a 16-16 overall record and finished in fourth place in the Channel League with a 2-4 mark. They qualified for the Southern Section Division I but was eliminated after its opening contest.
Wightlin, an attacker who plays her high school and club polo at Del Norte High School in San Diego and San Diego Shores, respectively. She is a three-time team MVP for Del Norte.
"Keeping elite local talent right here at home is a major priority, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome Landon to the program,” said Coach Ochsner. “As a three-time high school MVP, league MVP, and Junior Olympics medalist for San Diego Shores, Landon is a proven goal scorer and dynamic offensive threat. Her competitive drive and captain's mindset will add immediate spark to our perimeter attack."
A Del Norte team captain for three years, who garnered Palomar League Most Valuable Player honors, in 2026, she earned second team All-CIF San Diego Section designation after leading the No. 4 Nighthawks to the Division 2 semifinal.
As a sophomore, the totaled 132 goals on 169 shots, a blistering .781 shot percentage, which included 22 goals on 25 penalty shots. In addition, she totaled 74 drawn exclusions and 91 steals. As a member of San Diego Shores water polo club, she was a bronze medalist at the 2025 Junior Olympics.
Before her first high school game, the San Diego Union Tribune named her one of San Diego County’s “Players to Watch.”