2010 5A State

 

 

PATRIOT BOYS TAKE 5TH AT 5A STATE!

Coach Mark Wins "Bus Driver of the Year"

Ben H. with the team "Princess" towel.  Ben won the 500 free and took 6th in the 200

Jake W after taking 7th in the 500.  Jake was also 12th in the 200 Individual Medley

Captain Dan takes 3rd in the 50 and 100 Free Events

Seth P. was a valuable addition to this year's team by taking 13th in the 100 fly

Qualifiers Xavier (200 and 500) along with Kyle (Med Rel), Richard (Med Rel) and Managers Kara and Abby

The 2010 season concluded last weekend with the Colorado 5A State Championships at EPIC in Fort Collins.

GW had nine qualifiers Dan, Jake, Ben, Seth, Kevin, Xavier, Kyle, Richard, and Sean (diving).  The hope was that these nine boys could improve upon last year's fifth place finish and even break into the BIG THREE (Highlands Ranch, Cherry Creek, and Regis).  Unfortunately, we didn't perform as well as we could have but still managed to get fifth again this year behind the BIG THREE and Boulder High.

We had several good swims on Friday to set ourselves up for a strong showing on Saturday, but the competition proved too tough for our Patriots.  We had a bit of illness and a few cases of the nerves.

Highlights of the weekend:

  • Ben H. win in the 500 and sixth in the 200 with All American qualification

  • Dan J takes 3rd in the 50 and 100

  • Jake W. swims to 7th in the 500 and 12th in the 200IM

  • Seth P. gets 13th in the 100 fly and nearly makes finals in the 50

  • 200 and 400 free relays team up to take 5th and 4th, respectively, with All American Consideration times in both

  • Xavier B. continued to improve with PRs in the 200 and 500

  • Kevin B-N nearly made it back to finals in both the 200IM and 100 Breast

The weekend was lots of fun, however, as team managers Kara and Abby kept things light as they traveled with the team on the "short bus."

Coach Mark was designated "Bus Driver of the Year" and hopes the team will allow him the privilege of driving again next year.

And thanks to Coach Dana for playing the role of mother the entire weekend.

Mascot "George" Returns to the team with Kevin B-N.

Click here to see the Meet Results

Next up:  Well needed rest!