Flying Fish finish the City Meet with a 5-3 record
The Daniel Island Flying Fish went 1-1 last week to finish the regular season with 5-3 record. Tuesday night the Fish traveled to Dunes West to face the Swordfish. On the hot evening, the Fish topped the Swordfish by a resounding 139 points, 338-199. Daniel Island grabbed a huge lead after the medley relays and freestyle and never looked back.
Thursday the Fish traveled to Newington in Summerville to make up a rain cancellation from June 28. This thriller between the Fish and the Tigersharks came down to the last few freestyle relays (the final events of the meet), but the Tigersharks took it by 43 points, 247-290. With several lead changes throughout the meet, neither team held full grasp until the last four relays.
The coaches were thrilled with everyone’s efforts in the pool and cheering behind the blocks! “Both meets were great and I absolutely loved the team spirit at Newington,” coach Rose Van Metre said, “The cheering was absolutely amazing! Great job everyone!”
Sunday, the Fish held an End of Season Bash at Pierce Park Pool. Fun was had by all with a waterslide and dunking booth! This week, the coaches are preparing the kids who made the City Meet team. They will represent Daniel Island at the City Meet, being held at Crowfield Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Good luck to all the swimmers!
Every week the coaches meet and decide on swimmers of the week from each age group. These individuals exemplify what it means to be a Flying Fish. They are active in meets, cheering on their friends, and they are always at practice with a good attitude and a smile on their faces. This week’s swimmers of the week are: 5/6 age group – Sarah Ligon and Paxton Dewitt, 7/8 age group – Mackenzie LeVeen and Bryce May, 9/10 age group – Emi Grace Lagadinos and Aiden Lentsch, 11/12 age group – Peyton Arnett and Henry Lewis, 13/14 age group – Hannah Martin and Austin Scott, 15/18 age group - Maddie Schilling and Aaron de Jager. Congratulations swimmers!
The team will compete in the City Championships, the City Meet, this weekend, July 15 -17 at the Goose Creek Community Pool at Crowfield Golf & Country Club. For a schedule of events, visit www.swimccaa.com.