BIG 8 – BIG SWIMS
The Big 8 held December 19 at legendary C.T. Branin Natatorium (site of OHSAA State Meet), produced some of the most competitive races in the State. And the AquaBombers were right in the mix finishing a close second to defending State champs Columbus St. Charles. Top 4 scores:
St. Charles 350
St. X 336
Mason 300.5
St. Ignatius 234.5
Senior
Chase Grisi (200 IM), junior
Tucker Charles (100 Back) and sophomore
Owen Gee (500 Free) claimed gold. Grisi's time was the 18
th fastest in school history.
The following were multiple medalists:
- Charles (200 Medley Relay, 100 Back, 400 Free Relay)
- Gee (200 Medley Relay, 100 Fly, 500 Free, 400 Free Relay)
- Grisi (200 IM, 100 Fly, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay)
- Andrew Clippard [SR] (200 Medley Relay, 200 Free Relay)
- Sam DeMarco [SR] (200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay)
- Alex Nixon [SR] (200 Free, 400 Free Relay)
- In addition, both free relays achieved All-American consideration status
- 93% of swims would have qualified for District last year
- 55% of swims would have qualified for State last year
- 33% of swims would have scored at State last year
- 10 Top 50 Times
- 81% STP's (Season Best Performance) 100% had at least one
- Gold – 3 Silver – 4 Bronze – 3
- Top 8 – 17
- Top 16 – 2
- 10 of 11 events faster than last year
- Roll Call Seniors (9), Juniors (3), Sophomores (2), Freshman (1)
"We raced with intensity and gained valuable experience in a highly competitive event," reflected head coach
Jim Brower.
"Nothing quite like Canton to produce some great racing," offered coach
Tim Beerman.
