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From Coach Martin -
Alaska Swimming continued it’s strong Zone meet with eight
different swimmers scoring in individual finals on the second day,
along with three relays.
Ciera Kelly, 12, won the 50 meter free, breaking a twelve year-old
state record. Her 27.87 was faster than Bryn Spores’
1997 28.07. Ciera added a sixth place in the 100
backstroke.
Tessa Hasbrouck, 17, added Alaska’s second individual
champion, in the 17-18 50 free. Cori West placed fourth in
the same final. On the men’s side, Ryan O’Leary
and Tyler Mickelson placed 4th and 7th in the 15-16 sprint
free.
Evan Marsh (6th, 11-12 100 back), Janelle Stacy (4th, 15-16 200
back), and Mia Ruffin (5th, 10&Under 100 breaststroke) added
individual points to the team effort.
Once again, the sum was greater than the parts, as ASI’s
relays rose to the occaission. Stacy, Emilee Johnson, Auri
Clark and Jordyn Caldwell placed third in the 15-16 400 Medley
Relay. Meghan O’Leary, Kendra Standley, Hasbrouck, and
West matched their effort in the 18&Under division. Marsh
joined Phillip Martinez, Mickelson and O’Leary for 6th in the
18&Under men’s division.
At the end of the second day, Alaska is in seventh place overall.
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