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Giving Thanks AquaBomber Style

Giving Thanks AquaBomber Style

The days surrounding Thanksgiving are important for the St. Xavier Swimming and Diving program. This year was no exception as practices continued as usual, coupled with two inter-squad events. However, the tone was set in Chapel prior to Thanksgiving by Coach Don DiGiacomo.  The message was a powerful expression of gratitude and how to express it.

The presentation was heard loud and clear and demonstrated on a daily basis. All swimmers got their first taste of competition as the Turkeys faced off against the Cranberries on November 24 in the New World Classic.

A sprint oriented meet had the Turkeys "basting" the Cranberries 27.68 to 24.72 (using the modified Coach Keefe scoring system).  Freshmen Walker Bailey (45 points), Hendrix Cross (41 points) and Gino Eckert (41 points) led the scoring.
Seventy-two hours later, the AquaBombers squared off in the annual Blue/White meet.  The competition was properly sandwiched between Mass celebrated with Fr. Walter Deye SJ and a fabulous banquet.  The Blue squad prevailed 1033 to 897.  Multiple winners were Thackston McMullen [Soph] (200 Free, 100 Fly, 200 Free Relay), Chase Guenther [SR] (200 Medley Relay, 100 Back, 400 Free Relay), Logan Tobery [SR] (200 Medley Relay, 50 Free, 100 Free) and Nick Wolfe [SR] (200 Free Relay, 100 Breast).

The regular season begins Thursday, December 2 against GCL opponent Elder followed by Mason Invitational on December 4.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 
  • Nearly 600 competitive swims last week
  • 95% improvement over 2020-21 season registered at the New World Classic
  • Class Act
    • Freshmen   29
    • Sophomores  19
    • Juniors   16
    • Seniors  15
  • 5 Blue/White meet swims would have qualified for State last year
COACHES' COMMENTS 

"Being associated with so many dedicated and caring individuals has been a blessing for me.  It's been a challenging but extremely rewarding first month," noted head coach Dave Albert.
"Our athletes have been working extremely hard and the improvements are remarkable.  Watching them race adds clarity to what we are doing," offered coach Zach Vogelpohl.
"Really an impressive display of cooperative support and effort, "commented coach Matt Normile.
"Having the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving in the newly renovated Keating Natatorium certainly added to the overall experience," summarized assistant head coach Tom Keefe.
 
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Players Mentioned

Walker Bailey

Walker Bailey

Freshman
Walnut Hills High School
Hendrix Cross

Hendrix Cross

Freshman
John Paull II Catholic School
Gino Eckert

Gino Eckert

Freshman
Our Lady of the Visitation School
Chase Guenther

Chase Guenther

Senior
Indian Hill Middle School
Logan Tobery

Logan Tobery

Senior
Mason Middle School
Nick Wolfe

Nick Wolfe

Senior
Mason Middle School

Players Mentioned

Walker Bailey

Walker Bailey

Freshman
Walnut Hills High School
Hendrix Cross

Hendrix Cross

Freshman
John Paull II Catholic School
Gino Eckert

Gino Eckert

Freshman
Our Lady of the Visitation School
Chase Guenther

Chase Guenther

Senior
Indian Hill Middle School
Logan Tobery

Logan Tobery

Senior
Mason Middle School
Nick Wolfe

Nick Wolfe

Senior
Mason Middle School

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