Taking on not one but three challengers, 2008 YMCA of Florida’s First Coast Swimming Champions the McArthur Sailfish launched their title defense in a commanding 319-point victory on the road at Orange Park’s Bob Dye-Clay Family YMCA.
An unexpected change in venue led to a triple dual meet pitting the Sailfish against the Dye-Clay Dolphins, the Barco-Newton Fighting Marlins, and the St. Augustine Rays. Sailfish dominated across the board, racking up points from the first splash to the last touch. From the tiniest rookie (4-year-old Jules Hines) to the most seasoned veteran (18-year-old 2009 FBHS grad Amanda Stein), Sailfish swimmers showed their determination to stay unbeaten. As did 10 & Under Girls Freestyle relay team of (Devan Hines, Lindsey DeLille, Faith Leipau, and Lexie Sutton) showed their strength as they have been undefeated for 3 straight years.
8 year-old Ciera Wilcox captured first place finishes with two “A” times in the 25 back and 25 fly. Six individual Sailfish swam a total of ten “BB” times and twenty-five swimmers posted a total of thirty “B” times.
Ten new team records were set, including two each by veterans Juan Cardenas (13-14 100 back and 100 fly) and Katy Weaver (13-14 100 back and 200 IM). Sailfish newcomers Evan Crayton ( 8&U 25 free and 25 back) and Jasmine Duke (11-12 100 IM and 50 breast) made powerful debuts with two records apiece. Jillian Lunt (13-14 100 fly) and Amanda Stein (Senior 100 fly) each added one record to their collections.
The Sailfish are a record high 155 swimmers and eight volunteer coaches strong this season. Head Coach Mary Donn Bowman confirms the 2009 team is promising to be the best yet.
Next up for the Sailfish is the first of a three-meet home stand, taking on the St. Augustine Rays and the Arlington Riverfins in Fernandina Beach on Saturday.
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