Gator News Archive - 2009
GATOR ATHLETE EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION

Gator swimmer Gabby Vieira was recently named by USA Swimming in its National Age Group Recognition Program -Top 10 list. She received certificates for finishing the 2009 Long Course season ranked Top 10 in the country in 5 events: 5th place in the 200 and 400 freestyle; 6th in the 50 butterfly; and 10th in the 100 butterfly and 800 freestyle. Gabby was one of only 66 swimmers in the nation who ranked Top 10 in 5 or more events. Click here for the final rankings. Congratulations, Gabby!
GOLD AND WORLD RECORDS
Gator swimmer Susan Beth Scott
ended her stellar participation at the IPC Swimming World Championships with another world record, this time in the 100-meter freestyle (1:02.48). This was her second world record in the competition, following Wednesday's gold in the 400 freestyle with a time of 4:38.10. Click on the links below for more information and results.
CONGRATULATIONS, SUSAN BETH!
WE'RE ALL PROUD OF YOU!
TRI-STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET RESULTS
- New Time Standard Achievement:
- Christopher Raymer achieved his first B time in the Boys 15 & Over age group (50-yard freestyle, 28.26).
- Top Finishes:
- Ian Cameron (10): 1st in 50 breast; 2nd in 50 free, 200 free and 50 back.
- Lydia Cameron (12): 1st in 200 free, 50 breast and 100 IM; 2nd in 50 fly.
- Mathew Chandler (9): 2nd in 100 free and 50 fly; 4th in 100 IM; 5th in 50 back.
- Brogan Davis (10): 1st in 100 free, 50 fly, 50 back and 100 IM.
- Samuel Hahs (9): 3rd in 50 breast; 4th in 100 free and 50 fly; 6th in 100 IM.
- Jericka Helton (12): 3rd in 50 back; 5th in 50 free, 50 fly and 50 breast.
- Nicholas Landewe (6): 4th in 25 fly; 5th in 25 free.
- Phoebe Law (8): 2nd in 100 free, 25 fly and 25 breast; 4th in 100 IM.
- Amanda Mabry (10): 3rd in 100 free and 50 fly; 4th in 50 breast; 5th in 100 IM.
- Tysen Miller (7): 1st in 25 fly; 2nd in 25 free and 25 back.
- Christopher Raymer (15): 5th in 100 back; 7th in 100 breast; 8th in 200 free; 12th in 50 free.
- Alex Snyder (12): 3rd in 50 breast; 4th in 100 free, 50 fly and 100 IM.
- Matthew Snyder (10): 3rd in 100 free, 50 back and 100 IM; 6th in 50 fly.
- Sophia Wojdylo (9): 3rd in 200 free; 4th in 50 fly and 50 back; 5th in 50 breast.
- Meet Results:
XCEL MEET OF CHAMPS RESULTS

The results for last weekend's meet in Nashville are finally in. The Gators had a very good weekend overall, with 63% of seed times improved upon.
- New Ozark Records:
- Gabby Vieira broke two LSC records that had been standing for almost 10 years: the 1000 freestyle with a new time of 10:45.56, and the 1650 freestyle with a new time of 18:08.12.
- New Team Records:
- Gabby Vieira also set new team records in all 9 events she swam: 100 free (55.41), 200 free (1:59.33), 500 free (5:18.51), 1000 free (10:45.56), 1650 free (18:08.12), 100 back (1:00.87), 50 fly (27.27), 100 fly (1:01.24) and 100 IM (1:03.08).
- Individual High Point Awards:
- Gabby Vieira: 1st place in the Girls 11-12 age group.
- Caleb Coots: 2nd place (Boys Open).
- John-John Kiefner: 4th place (Boys 10 & Under).
- Allison Hobbs: 7th place (Girls Open).
- Caitlyn Palmer: 7th place (Girls 11-12).
- Team High Point Awards:
- Gator Swim Team: The Gator girls got a 1st place trophy for scoring the highest number of points in the competition.
- New Time Standard Achievements:
- Morgan Rorick achieved her first AAA time in the Girls 13-14 age group (200 free, 2:02.51).
- Top Finishes:
- Caleb Coots (17): 1st in 400 IM, 500 free and 200 fly; 2nd in 1650 free, 3rd in 200 free and 200 IM; 5th in 100 fly; 9th in 100 free; 12th in 50 free.
- Anna Esswein (17): 7th in 100 breast.
- Bridget Hale (15): 11th in 200 back; 14th in 100 back.
- Allison Hobbs (16): 2nd in 1650 free; 3rd in 500 free; 4th in 200 back; 7th in 200 fly; 9th in 100 back; 14th in 100 free.
- Austin Hobbs (12): 2nd in 1650 free; 4th in 100 IM; 5th in 100 breast; 6th in 200 free and 500 free; 9th in 50 free.
- Elizabeth Kiefner (12): 5th in 1650 free; 6th in 1000 free; 7th in 200 free; 8th in 500 free; 10th in 100 fly; 11th in 100 IM; 13th in 50 fly and 100 back; 14th in 100 free.
- John-John Kiefner (10): 1st in 200 free; 2nd in 200 IM; 3rd in 100 free, 500 free and 100 breast; 4th in 100 IM and 100 back; 5th in 50 breast; 6th in 50 back.
- Morgan Maguire (14): 3rd in 1650 free; 6th in 500 free; 13th in 200 free; 14th in 400 IM.
- Caitlyn Palmer (12): 2nd in 50 fly; 3rd in 100 fly and 1650 free; 4th in 200 IM; 5th in 500 free and 50 back; 6th in 50 free and 100 back; 12th in 100 free.
- Allie Pujol (10): 20th in 50 breast; 28th in 200 free; 30th in 100 breast.
- Jacie Pujol (10): 26th in 200 free; 29th in 100 back; 31 in 50 breast.
- Morgan Rorick (13): 2nd in 1650 free; 5th in 500 free; 7th in 200 free and 400 IM; 8th in 100 free and 50 free; 11th in 200 back; 16th in 100 fly.
- Lizzie Schmidt (15): 6th in 1650 free; 12th in 200 breast.
- Madeline Siefert (13): 6th in 1650 free; 11th in 100 breast; 12th in 200 breast.
- Gabby Vieira (12): 1st in 100 free, 200 free, 500 free, 1000 free, 1650 free, 100 back, 50 fly, 100 fly and 100 IM.
- Helen Wojdylo (12): 4th in 1650 free; 6th in 50 breast; 7th in 500 free and 100 breast; 12th in 50 free and 200 IM.
- Sophia Wojdylo (9): 45th in 50 fly; 46th in 100 breast; 47th in 100 back.
- Meet Results:
- The Gator Times page has been updated.
- CONGRATULATIONS, SWIMMERS!
SALUKI 500 MEET RESULTS
- New Time Standard Achievements:
- Ian Cameron achieved his first A time in the Boys 10 & Under age group (50-Yard Breaststroke, 42.10).
- Samuel Hahs got his first B time in the Boys 10 & Under age group (100 Butterfly, 1:54.53).
- Allie Pujol got her first BB time in the Girls 10 & Under age group (100 Breaststroke, 1:44.85)
- New Team Records:
- Kristian troxel lowered his own record in the Boys 13-14 200 IM with a new time of 2:04.38.
- Gabby Vieira lowered her own record in the Girls 11-12 400 IM with a new time of 4:49.40.
- Meet Results:
MSHSAA STATE CHAMPS RESULTS
- Caleb Coots (Jr, Cape Central): 11th Place in the 500 Freestyle (4:49.99); 13th Place in the 200 IM (2:01.05).
- Ramsey Scott (Fr, Cape Central): 13th Place in the 500 Freestyle (4:54.10).
- Caleb and Ramsey also helped the Central High School relay team get 12th Place in the 400 Free and 15th Place in the 200 Freestyle.
- Full results, scores and more can be found at the MSHSAA website.
- CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL SWIMMERS WHO MADE IT TO THE STATE CHAMPS.
HEAT FALL CLASSIC MEET RESULTS
- New Time Standard Achievements:
- Amanda Mabry got her first BB time in the Girls 9-10 100-Yard Freestyle with a time of 1:21.25.
- New Team Records:
- Gabby Vieira set these new team records in the Girls 11-12 age group: 200-Yard Freestyle (2:01.47), 200 Backstroke (2:14.47), 200 Butterfly (2:19.75) and 100 IM (1:04.89).
- Meet Results:
SWIM YOUR OWN AGE MEET RESULTS
Great job by a Gator line-up dominated by our Age Group 2 and 3 swimmers at the Saluki Meet on Saturday:
THT HALLOWEEN SPLASH MEET RESULTS
- High Point Awards (Top-3):
- Boys 9-10: John-John Kiefner (3rd Place)
- Girls 11-12: Gabby Vieira (1st)
- Girls 13-14: Kyleigh troxel (1st), Morgan Rorick (2nd) and Morgan Maguire (3rd)
- Girls 15 & Over: Bridget Hale (2nd)
- New Team Records:
- Gabby Vieira set a new team record in the Girls 11-12 1650-Yard Freestyle with a time of 18:26.36. She also lowered her own record times in the following events: 500 Free (5:18.95), 200 Back (2:17.12) and 200 Fly (2:22.67).
- Meet Results:
- The Gator Times page has been updated.
NUTRITION TALK
A representative from USA Swimming will be talking to our swimmers Tuesday, November 17 at 6:00pm at the pool. Parents are welcome to attend too.
GATOR HOODED SWEATSHIRTS
Jenna Mabry will be taking orders for new black sweatshirts (with hot pink and bright green on the front) until Friday, October 16. The cost is $20 each.
DRAG SUITS
To help us in our training, all swimmers Age Group 1 and above will be required to to wear a drag suit during practices starting next week. They may either order the suit Coach Steve has picked out or buy one of equal quality and design on their own. To keep it simple for everyone, Ellen Schmidt will be taking orders until this Wednesday. If you have not been sized for the suit, Please see Coach Steve. The cost of each suit is $30 (payment is expected when the order is placed).
FAST IMX MEET RESULTS
- New Records:
- Gabby Vieira set new team records in the following Girls 11-12 age group events: 500-Yard Free (5:22.02), 50 Back (29.49), 100 Back (1:03.70) and 400 IM (4:51.76).
- New Time Standard Achievement:
- Stephen Sugarbaker achieved his first BB times in the Boys 11-12 age group (100-Yard Breaststroke, 1:27.61; 50 Breaststroke, 40.02; and 500 Freestyle, 6:27.17).
- Meet Results:
- The Gator Times page has been updated.
- Well done, Gators!
PADUCAH FALL FRENZY MEET RESULTS
- New Record:
- Gabby Vieira set a new team record in the Girls 11-12 100-Yard Backstroke with a time of 1:04.86.
- New Time Standard Achievements:
- Caitlyn Palmer achieved her first AAA time in the Girls 11-12 age group (50-Yard Butterfly, 29.66).
- Jordan Buterbaugh got his first B time in the Boys 15-16 age group (50-Yard Freestyle, 27.55).
- Jackson Voss got his first B times in the Boys 13-14 age group (100-Yard Freestyle, 1:06.20; and 50-Yard Freestyle, 30.09).
- Meet Results:
- Congratulations, swimmers!!!!
GATORS IN THE NEWS
Gator swimmers Susan Beth Scott and Jackie Roth were interviewed recently by KFVS12. Here's the video:
If you can't see the video above, click here to visit the KFVS12 website.
SCOTT SETS NEW AMERICAN RECORD, MAKES US TEAM
Gator swimmer Susan Beth Scott's 800m Freestyle time of 9:35.65, obtained at Central Zones this past weekend, is a new Paralympic American Record (pending verification by USA Swimming). She also recently competed at the Speedo CAN/AM Championships in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada where she made the US Paralympic World Championship Team that will travel to Rio de Janeiro later this year to compete at the IPC Swimming World Championship.
- Meet Results:
- Congratulations, Susan Beth! We are all proud of you!
CENTRAL ZONES MEET RESULTS
Two strong finishes by Gator swimmers in the Open Water competition:
- Best Individual Finishes :
- Ramsey Scott finished second in the Boys 13-14 2.414k Open Water event with a time of 29:48.31.
- Susan Beth Scott finished second in the Girls 15 & Over 2-Mile Open Water event with a time of 41:22.66, and set a new Paralympic American Record (pending verification) in the 800m Freestyle with a time of 9:35.65.
- Meet Results:
- Congratulations, swimmers!!!!
JUNIOR OLYMPICS MEET RESULTS
Many best times and medals were achieved at the JO meet this year:


- New Team Records:
- Kristian troxel lowered two of his own team records in the 13-14 Boys category: 100m Fly (1:06.17) and 200m IM (2:24.16).
- Kyleigh troxel broke a 12-year-old 100m Butterfly team record in the Girls 13-14 age group with a new time of 1:13.29.
- New Time Standard Achievements:
- Madeleine McDonald achieved her first A time in the Girls 11-12 50m Freestyle with a time of 33.33.
- Raleigh Davis achieved his first B time in the Boys 11-12 50m Freestyle with a time of 35.75.
- Phoebe Law achieved her first B time in the Girls 10 & Under 50m Freestyle with a time of 44.21.
- Best Individual Finishes:
- 1st Places: Brogan Davis (9), Anna Esswein (16), Bridget Hale (14), Dustin Parsons (14), Kristian troxel (14), Kyleigh troxel (14) and Gabriela Vieira (11).
- 2nd Places: Thomas Janisse (18), Morgan Maguire (13), Caitlyn Palmer (11), Elizabeth Rorick (12) and Madeline Siefert (13).
- 3rd Places: Allen Garms (14) and Allison McDonald (8).
- 4th - 8th Places: Helen Wojdylo (11), Matthew Chandler (9), Noah Mejean (8) and Phoebe Law (8).
- Best Relay Finishes :
- 1st Places: Thomas Janisse (18), Grayson Davis (7), Anna Esswein (16), Bridget Hale (14), Daniel Janisse (15), Phoebe Law (8), Morgan Maguire (13), Madeleine McDonald (12), Noah Mejean (8), Caitlyn Palmer (11), Elizabeth Rorick (12), Madeline Siefert (13), Kristian troxel (14), Kyleigh troxel (14), Gabriela Vieira (11) and Helen Wojdylo (11)
- 2nd Places: Brogan Davis (9) and Allison McDonald (8)
- 3rd Places: Matthew Chandler (9), Raleigh Davis (12), Allen Garms (14) and Dustin Parsons (14).
- 4th Place: Stephen Sugarbaker (11)
- Meet Results:
- Congratulations to all swimmers!!!!
SECTIONALS RESULTS
5 new team records were set during the 2009 Summer Speedo Champions Series Region 8 meet in Columbia, MO:
- Caleb Coots broke the Boys 15 & Over 100-Meter Butterfly team record, standing since 1996, with a new time of 59.90.
- Kristian troxel set a new Boys 13-14 800-Meter Freestyle team record with a time of 9:00.52 and lowered his own record time in the 200 Fly (2:22.87).
- Kyleigh troxel lowered two of her own team record times in the Girls 13-14 age group: 800 Freestyle (9:26.37) and 400 IM (5:23.63).
- Gator Results Full Results Gator LCM Records
GATORS WIN THE SMSC CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR THE SIXTH TIME
What a day! The team scores were very close throughout the day, but in the end the Gators prevailed again. Our coaches had a well thought out plan, and our athletes had the team spirit and determination to make it happen. Here are the highlights of the meet:
- Individual High Point Trophy Winners:
- Josey Powell (9-10 Girls)
- John-John Kiefner (9-10 Boys)
- Gabby Vieira (11-12 Girls)
- Austin Hobbs (11-12 Boys)
- Kyleigh troxel and Bridget Hale (13-14 Girls)
- Kristian troxel (13-14 Boys)
- Annie Wolpers (15 & Over Girls)
- Thomas Janisse (15 & Over Boys)
- Individual Conference Record Breakers: Gator swimmers set 11 of the new 16 individual conference records:
- Anna Esswein: 15 & Over Girls 100-Yard Breaststroke (1:11.42).
- Austin Hobbs: 11-12 Boys 50 Breaststroke (35.96).
- Kristian troxel: 13-14 Boys 100 Free (51.68), 100 Breast (1:06.11) and 200 IM (2:06.60).
- Kyleigh troxel: 13-14 Girls 100 Breast (1:14.89), 100 Fly (1:05.01) and 200 IM (2:19.95).
- Gabby Vieira: 11-12 Girls 50 Back (30.53), 50 Fly (28.44) and 100 IM (1:06.49).
- Relay Conference Record Breakers: All 8 new records were set by Gator relay teams:
- GIRLS 8 & UNDER 100 MEDLEY RELAY: Carly Pujol 8, Allison McDonald 8, Molly Phegly 8 and Phoebe Law 7 (1:19.66).
- BOYS 9-10 100 MEDLEY RELAY: Brogan Davis 9, Ian Cameron 10, Travis Leimer 9 and John Kiefner 9 (1:06.99).
- GIRLS 11-12 200 MEDLEY RELAY: Caitlyn Palmer 11, Helen Wojdylo 11, Gabriela Vieira 11 and Elizabeth Rorick 12 (2:04.89).
- GIRLS 11-12 200 FREESTYLE RELAY: Elizabeth Kiefner 11, Helen Wojdylo 11, Lydia Cameron 12 and Gabriela Vieira 11 (1:55.79).
- BOYS 11-12 200 MEDLEY RELAY: Mason Turner 12, Austin Hobbs 11, Joseph Janisse 12 and Stephen Sugarbaker 11 (2:15.93).
- BOYS 11-12 200 FREESTYLE RELAY: Joseph Janisse 12, Mason Turner 12, Stephen Sugarbaker 11 and Austin Hobbs 11 (2:01.02).
- BOYS 13-14 200 MEDLEY RELAY: Landon Beck 14, Kristian troxel 14, Dustin Parsons 14 and Corey Pech 13 (2:00.86).
- BOYS 13-14 200 FREESTYLE RELAY: Kristian troxel 14, Dustin Parsons 14, Landon Beck 14 and Jackson Voss 13 (1:47.31).
- Team Record:
- Kristian troxel set a new 13-14 Boys team record in the 200-Yard IM with a new time of 2:06.60 (the old record had been standing since 1998).
- Overall Top Scores:
- 8 & UNDER GIRLS: Allison McDonald (2nd), Molly Phegly (3rd), Carly Pujol (7th), Phoebe Law (8th) and Lynsey Powers (10th).
- 8 & UNDER BOYS: Jacob Bening (3rd), Noah Mejean (5th) and Samuel Hahs (6th)
- 9-10 BOYS: Brogan Davis (2nd), Ian Cameron (3rd), Tra Leimer (5th) and Mathew Chandler (6th).
- 11-12 GIRLS: Morgan Rorick (2nd), Lydia Cameron (5th), Caitlyn Palmer (6th), Helen Wojdylo (7th), Elizabeth Kiefner (8th) and Madeleine McDonald (10th).
- 11-12 BOYS: Mason Turner (4th), Stephen Sugarbaker (5th) and Raleigh Davis (10th).
- 13-14 GIRLS:Morgan Maguire and Madeline Siefert (5th).
- 13-14 BOYS: Dustin Parsons (3rd), Landon Beck (6th) and Jackson Voss (9th).
- 15 & OVER GIRLS: Anna Esswein (2nd), Sydney Stein and Maria Esswein (4th), and Lizzie Schmidt (6th).
- 15 & OVER BOYS: Thomas Janisse (2nd), Daniel Neff (3rd), Collin Anderson (4th) and Ryan Aufdenberg (5th), Ben Koch (6th) and Cory Bunger (10th).
- New Time Standard Achievements :
- Brogan Davis achieved his first AA time in the Boys 9-10 50 Backstroke with a time of 35.92.
- Anna Esswein achieved her first AA times in the Girls 15-18 100 Breast (1:11.42) and 50 Freestyle (26.82).
- AJ Garms achieved his first B time in the Boys 13-14 50 Freestyle (30.48).
- John-John Kiefner achieved his first AA time in the Boys 9-10 50 Freestyle (30.26).
- Amanda Mabry achieved her first BB time in the Girls 9-10 50 Freestyle (35.99).
- Daniel Neff achieved his first AA time in the Boys 15-18 100 Freestyle (52.70).
- Corey Pech achieved his first B time in the Boys 13-14 50 Freestyle (30.07).
- Josey Powell achieved her first BB time in the Girls 11-12 50 Backstroke (35.89).
- Sierra Smith achieved her first BB time in the Girls 11-12 50 Freestyle (31.51).
- Results: Full Results Gator Results Individual Scores Team Scores
- More: Achievements Team Records
- CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL SWIMMERS!!!!
- If you have pictures of the meet to share, please send them to mvieira@gatorswimteam.org.
- Summer League swimmers: we'll miss you all. We hope you enjoyed swimming with us, and we invite you to continue being a Gator year round. Click here for more information.
YOUTH TRIATLON TOMORROW
The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department, along the Gator Swim Team, Cape Bicycle and Culver's, are sponsoring the annual Youth Triathlon and Kid's Races on Saturday, August 15, 2009 (sign-ups 7:30 - 8:15 am). Everyone is welcome to participate: sign up for the individual races if you think you can swim, run and bike fast, or invite your friends and create a team. This is a great opportunity to be part of a fun competition with your friends who practice other sports. Click here for more information.
JUNIOR OLYMPICS INFORMATION
OZARK CHAMPIONSHIP MEET RESULTS
Many thanks to all parents who worked in Carbodale at the Ozark Championships this past weekend, especially the ones who showed up to help even though their kids were not signed up to swim. In the words of a team president who shall remain nameless: "We have truly dedicated parents!" Yes, we do, and thanks to all the meet was a success. Here are the highlights of the competition:
- The Gator Swim Team finished in 7th place overall. Among all teams with more than 30 swimmers, we had highest percentage of improved times (62%), the highest points-per-swimmer ratio (50.3), and the highest ratio of top-8 finishes per swimmer (3.5). On top of this solid performance, the prestigious Penny Taylor Memorial Award is again in Gator hands, for the second consecutive year. The trophy, awarded every year to the outstanding swimmer of the meet, was given to Gabby Vieira for winning her 7 individual events and achieving 6 National Top-10 times during the meet.
- High Points (Top-8):
- Allison Hobbs: 3rd place (15 & Over Girls).
- Austin Hobbs: 6th place (11-12 Boys).
- Kristian troxel: 2nd place (13-14 Boys).
- Kyleigh troxel: 3rd place (13-14 Girls).
- Gabby Vieira: 1st place (11-12 Girls).
- David Welker: 4th place (15 & Over Boys).
- 17 new team records
were set during this meet:
- Kristian troxel broke 4 old team records in the 13-14 Boys division: 400-Meter Free (4:25.00), 1500 Free (17:10.82), 200 Breast (2:44.42) and 200 IM (2:24.26). He also lowered 2 of his own records: 200 Fly (2:24.74) and 400 IM (4:58.09).
- Kyleigh troxel set a new record in the 13-14 Girls 200-Meter Freestyle with a new time of 2:16.99 and also lowered his own records in 3 other events: 400 Free (4:41.93), 1500 Free (18:18.73) and 200 Fly (2:35.21).
- Gabby Vieira broke the decade-old 11-12 Girls 50-Meter Butterfly record with a new time of 31.00 and also lowered her own records in 6 other events: 100 Free (1:03.99), 200 Free (2:16.01), 400 Free (4:46.88), 100 Back (1:14.06), 100 Fly (1:09.86), and 200 IM (2:37.87).
- New time standards achieved:
- Elizabeth Kiefner got her first "AA" time in the 11-12 Girls 50-Meter Butterfly with a time of 34.58.
- John-John Kiefner got his first "A" times in the 10 & Under Boys 200-Meter IM (3:15.33), 200 Free (2:52.25), and 100 Free (1:18.83).
- Caitlyn Palmer got her first "AA" times in the 11-12 Girls 50-Meter Back (37.07), 100 Fly (1:17.11) and 50 Fly (33.95).
- Dustin Parsons got his first "AA" times in the 13-14 Boys 200-Meter Fly (2:29.55), 100 Free (1:03.10) and 100 Fly (1:07.48).
- Madeline Siefert got her first "AA" times in the 13-14 Girls 100-Meter Breast (1:23.57) and 200 Breast (2:57.03).
- Results: Gator Results Full Results
- Scores: Team Scores Individual High Point Scores
- More: Achievements Gator Times Ozark Website
JACKSON MEET RESULTS
- 1st Place Finishes: Landon Beck (14), Emily Bruns (6), McKinzie Buenaga (5), Lauren Castleman (17), Sean Cisne (14), Matthew Cundiff (12), Kaleigh Dirden (8), Dallas Doughten (13), Cole Ellinger (7), Maria Esswein (18), Jack Gard (10), Milo Greenfield (6), Thomas Janisse (17), John Kiefner (9), Benjamin Koch (15), Aimee Lathum (13), Jessica Lier (12), Shay Loughary (18), Morgan McAtee (10), Madeleine McDonald (12), Gracie McDonald (6), Allison McDonald (8), Tysen Miller (7), Alyssa Nimmer (13), Taylor Norwood (9), Molly Phegly (8), Josey Powell (10), Carly Pujol (8), Madison Rau (16), Peyton Robertson (12), Daniel Seabaugh (7), Sierra Smith (12), Audrey Snodgrass (6), Ben Soeter (12), Lily Soeter (8), Thomas Taylor (6), Hank Traxel (7), Sam Traxel (9), Mason Turner (12), Dawson Tyler (8) and Cameron Tyler (9).
- 2nd Place Finishes: Peyton Bradley (11), Kelton Burgi (15), Sarah Crites (14), Sydney Franklin (15), Molly French (11), Broeden Gard (8), Tristan Gillihan (5), Reiss Groves (9), Cynthia Hoffman (16), Matthew Holman (10), Shelby Lambert (14), Raegan McAtee (7), August Phegly (6), Ethan Pobst (13), Jacie Pujol (9), Sierra Rau (11), Sydney Stein (17), Griffin Stewart (7), Kathryn Taylor (4), Beau Traxel (5), Alexis Vaughn (10), Jackson Voss (13) and Annie Wolpers (18).
- 3rd Place Finishes: Tyler Alsdorf (6), Cody Bunger (10), Emma Cundiff (10), Bailee Lathum (9), Brittany McAthur (14), Garrett McClure (8), Taylor Nolan (15), Allie Pujol (9) and Angelica Rubi (11).
- Results: Gator Results Full Results
- More: Achievements Swimmers Qualified for SMSC Champs Gator Times SMSC Website
SCOTT CITY MEET RESULTS
- Kristian troxel broke the 13-14 Boys 200-meter Individual Medley conference record with a new time of 2:24.46.
- Kyleigh troxel set 2 new conference records in the 13-14 Girls age group: 100-meter Butterfly (1:13.87) and 200-meter Individual Medley (2:39.36).
- Gabby Vieira lowered 2 of her own conference records in the 11-12 Girls age group: 50-meter Backstroke (35.20) and 100-meter Individual Medley (1:16.63).
- Jack Jeffers got his first USA Swimming "B" time in the 11-12 Boys 50-meter Breaststroke with a time of 46.89.
- Molly Phegly got her first Girls 10 & Under "B" time in the 100-meter Individual Medley with a time of 1:51.87.
- Olivia Priest got her first Girls 10 & Under "B" time in the 50-meter Backstroke with a time of 53.55.
- 1st Place Finishes: Payton Beck (11), Ian Cameron (10), Lydia Cameron (12), Ava Duncan (6), Maria Esswein (18), Sydney Franklin (15), Milo Greenfield (6), Samuel Hahs (8), Joseph Janisse (12), Thomas Janisse (17), Ben Koch (15), Tra Leimer (9), Allison McDonald (8), Noah Mejean (8), Daniel Neff (16), Dustin Parsons (14), Alec Perez (5), Carly Pujol (8), Madeline Siefert (13), Audrey Snodgrass (6), Owen Todd (8), Kristian troxel (14), Kyleigh troxel (14), Gabby Vieira (11), Helen Wojdylo (11), and Annie Wolpers (18).
- 2nd Place Finishes: Ryan Aufdenberg (16), Jacob Bening (7), Jack Jeffers (12), Phoebe Law (7), Shay Loughary (18), Madeleine McDonald (12), Caitlyn Palmer (11), Avery Perez (7), Molly Phegly (8), and Madison Rau (16).
- 3rd Place Finishes:Landon Beck (14), Bailey Beussink (8), Drew Beussink (9), Paige Beussink (6), Cory Bunger (15),
Cynthia Hoffman (16), Daniel Janisse (15), Auggie Phegly (6), Olivia Priest (9), and Sierra Smith (12).
- Results: Gator Results Full Results
- More: Achievements Swimmers Qualified for SMSC Champs Gator Times SMSC Website
POPLAR BLUFF JO QUALIFIER MEET RESULTS
- These swimmers have qualified for the Junior Olympic Games by placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd in one or more events:
- Mathew Chandler (9): 200 Free, 50 Fly, 200 IM, 100 Free, 100 Fly and 100 Back
- Grayson Davis (7): 50 Back
- Raleigh Davis (12): 200 Free, 100 Free, 50 Breast and 50 Free
- Anna Esswein (16): 200 Free, 100 Fly, 200 Breast, 100 Back and 200 IM
- AJ Garms (14): 200 Free, 100 Back, 100 Free, 200 Back and 50 Free
- Lucas Hurley (11): 100 Breast, 50 Back, 200 IM, 100 Free and 50 Breast
- Daniel Janisse (15): 100 Back, 100 Free and 50 Free
- Thomas Janisse (18): 200 Free, 200 Breast, 200 IM, 200 Fly and 200 Back
- Madeleine McDonald (12): 200 Free, 100 Breast, 200 IM, 50 Breast and 100 Back
- Noah Mejean (8): 50 Free
- Dustin Parsons (14):
200 Free, 200 IM, 200 Fly and 200 Back
- Madison Rau (16): 200 Free, 200 Breast, 200 IM, 200 Fly and 200 Back
- Sierra Rau (11): 50 Back and 50 Free
- Madeline Siefert (13): 200 Free, 200 IM, 200 Fly, 200 Back and 50 Free
- Steven Sugarbaker (11): 200 Free, 100 Breast, 200 IM, 100 Free, 100 Fly and 50 Free
- Helen Wojdylo (11): 200 Free, 200 IM, 100 Free, 100 Back and 50 Free
- Families planning to attend JOs must inform coach Steve know ASAP so he can send the entries on time.
- More: Gator Results Full Results Gators Eligible to Attend JOs
FAST TIME TRIAL MEET RESULTS
- Ramsey Scott got a sectional cut in the Boys 1000-yard Freestyle with a time of 10:14.97.
- Gabby Vieira broke one of the oldest team records from 19 years ago in the 11-12 Girls 200-yard Butterfly with a new time of 2:24.12.
- Elizabeth Rorick got her first "AAA" time in the 11-12 Girls 200-yard Freestyle with a time of 2:07.44.
- Helen Wojdylo achieved her first "A" time in the 11-12 Girls 200-yard Breaststroke with a time of 2:55.86.
- New Ozark Championship Qualifiers: Caitlyn Palmer qualified in the 11-12 Girls 100 Freestyle event with a "Q" yard time of 1:02.75; Dustin Parsons qualified in the 13-14 Boys 200 Freestyle with a "Q" yard time of 2:03.85; and Stephen Sugarbaker qualified in the 11-12 Boys 100 Breaststroke event with a "Q" yard time of 1:31.66.
- See Also: Gator Results Qualified Swimmers Team Records (SCY) Achievements
SCOTT CITY MEET RESULTS
Great job, swimmers! The Gators won the meet with 1,433 points and had very good swims. Here are the highlights of the meet:
- Austin Hobbs lowered his own conference record in the 11-12 Boys 100m Individual Medley with a new time of 1:22.09.
- Gabby Vieira broke two conference records in the 11-12 Girls age group: 100m Freestyle (new time 1:05.26) and 50m Backstroke (35.23).
- 1st Place Finishes: Ian Cameron (10), Brogan Davis (9), Bridget Hale (14), Austin Hobbs (11), Joseph Janisse (12), Thomas Janisse (17), John-John Kiefner (9), Shay Loughary (18), Alison McDonald (8), Dustin Parsons (14), Molly Phegly (8), Josey Powell (10), Elizabeth Rorick (12), Lizzie Schmidt (15), Madeline Siefert (13), Thomas Taylor (6), Owen Todd (8), Kristian troxel (14), Kyleigh troxel (14), Mason Turner (12), Gabby Vieira (11) and Annie Wolpers (18).
- 2nd Place Finishes: Collin Andersson (16), Jackie Bader (17), Paige Beussink (6), Mathew Chandler (9), Grayson Davis (7), Raleigh Davis (12), Reed Dickson (11), Samuel Hahs (8), Elizabeth Kiefner (11), Ben Koch (15), Tra Leimer (9), Morgan Maguire (13), Noah Mejean (8), Caitlyn Palmer (11), Lynsey Powers (8), Madison Rau (16) and Stephen Sugarbaker (11).
- 3rd Place Finishes:Ava Andersson (17), Landon Beck (14), Payton Beck (11), Lydia Cameron (12), Hyrum Dickson (8), Reiss Groves (9), Amanda Mabry (9), Madeleine McDonald (12), Carly Pujol (8), Sushil Sobti (15), Kathryn Taylor (4) and Helen Wojdylo (11).
- More: Gator Results Full Results Team Scores
CAPE MEET RESULTS
Since the meet was interrupted because of weather, all swimmers who showed up will get credit for all events entered (towards Summer League Champs meet and event attendance requirements). Meet highlights:
- Kyleigh troxel broke a conference record in the 13-14 Girls 100-yard Butterfly event with a new time of 1:05.32.
- Gabby Vieira broke two new conference records in the 11-12 Girls age group: 50-yard Backstroke (31.05) and 50-yard Butterfly (28.84)
- 1st Place Finishes: Jackie Bader (17), Jacob Bening (7), Ian Cameron (10), Brogan Davis (9), Bridget Hale (14), Austin Hobbs (11), Thomas Janisse (17), Allison McDonald (8), Josey Powell (10), Carly Pujol (8), Madison Rau (16), Sydney Stein (17), Kristian troxel (14), Kyleigh troxel (14) and Gabby Vieira (11).
- 2nd Place Finishes: Lydia Cameron (12), Anna Esswein (16), Joseph Janisse (12), Dustin Parsons (14), Lynsey Powers (8) and Mason Turner (12).
- 3rd Place Finishes: Collin Andersson (16), Elizabeth Kiefner (11), Ben Koch (15), Morgan Maguire (13), Caitlyn Palmer (11) and Molly Phegly (8).
- More: Gator Results Full Results
ELIZABETHTOWN MEET RESULTS
Another great showing by the Gators. Our 31 athletes scored enough points in Kentucky to give the Gators a strong 2nd place among the 22 teams that competed in this meet, just 39 points behind Wildcat Aquatics from Kentucky. Some highlights of the meet:
- High Point Winners:
- Caleb Coots (15 & Over Boys)
- Kristian troxel (13-14 Boys)
- Kyleigh troxel (13-14 Girls)
- Gabriela Vieira (11-12 Girls)
- Other Top-8 Scorers:
- Ian Cameron (7th, 9-10 Boys)
- Bridget Hale (4th, 13-14 Girls)
- Allison Hobbs (4th, 15 & Over Girls)
- Austin Hobbs (2nd, 11-12 Boys)
- John Kiefner (7th, 9-10 Boys)
- Allison McDonald (3rd, 8 & Under Girls)
- Elizabeth Rorick (8th, 11-12 Girls)
- Ramsey Scott (6th, 13-14 Boys)
- New Team Records:
- Kristian troxel broke the long-standing 100m Butterfly record in the 13-14 Boys age group with a new time of 1:06.59 (the old record was from 1998). Kristian also broke two more recent records: the 200m Butterfly (2:24.76) and the 400 Individual Medley (5:12.73).
- Kyleigh troxel lowered her own team record in the 13-14 Girls 400m Individual Medley with a new time of 5:31.99.
- Gabby Vieira broke a 1997 team record in the 11-12 Girls 100m Freestyle with a new time of 1:05.00. Gabby also broke the more recent 200m Individual Medley record with a new time of 2:40.09, and lowered three of her own record times: 400m Freestyle (4:50.28), 50m Back (35.63), and 100m Back (1:16.98).
- More: Individual Scores Team Scores Gator Results Full Results Gator Records
POPLAR BLUFF MEET RESULTS
- 1st Place Finishes: Collin Andersson (16), Samuel
Hahs (8), Daniel
Neff (16), Corey
Pech (13), Jenny Powell (14), Josey Powell (10), Sierra Rau (11) and Lizzie Schmidt (15).
- 3rd Place Finish: Shelby Powers (11).
- More: Gator Results Full Results
SIKESTON MEET RESULTS
The Gator swimmers did a great job Saturday in Sikeston (click here for meet highlights).
- Stephen Sugarbaker set a conference record in the 11-12 Boys 100-yard IM event with a time of 1:23.75.
- Gabby Vieira broke 3 conference records in the 11-12 Girls age group: 100 Free (58.28), 50 Back (31.16) and 100 IM (1:09.97).
- 1st Place Finishes : Payton Beck (11), Ian Cameron (10), Mathew Chandler (9), Milo Greenfield (6), Phoebe Law (7), Tra Leimer (9), Shay Loughary (18), Amanda Mabry (9), Morgan Maguire (13), Corey Pech (13), Josey Powell (10), Carly Pujol (8), Madison Rau (16), Elizabeth Rorick (12), Madeline Siefert (13), Steven Sugarbaker (11), Owen Todd (8), Kyleigh troxel (14), Molly Turner (15), Gabby Vieira (11), Jackson Voss (13), and Helen Wojdylo (11).
- 2nd Place Finishes: Lydia Cameron (12), Hyrum Dickson (8), Reed Dickson (11), Samuel Hahs (8), Caitlyn Palmer (11), Jenny Powell (14), Lynsey Powers (8), Mason Turner (12), and Sophia Wojdylo (8).
- 3rd Place Finishes: Jacob Bening (7), Jordan Johns (13), Ryleigh Mejean (5), Jacie Pujol (9), Sierra Smith (12), Aubrey Todd (10), Margaret Todd (7), and Jared West (12).
- More: Full Meet Results Gator Results SMSC Short-Course Yards (SCY) Records
PERRYVILLE MEET RESULTS
Good job, Gator swimmers! What a great start. 55 Gators attended this first summer league meet, which was the first swim meet for many new swimmers. Here are the highlights:
- The Gator relay team of Elizabeth Rorick, Caitlyn Palmer, Elizabeth Kiefner and Gabby Vieira set a new all-time conference record in the Girls 11-12 200m Freestyle Relay with a new time of 2:08.83.
- Austin Hobbs set a new individual conference record in the Boys 11-12 100m Individual Medley with a time of 1:25.57.
- Gabby Vieira set 3 new conference records in the Girls 11-12 age group: 50m Free (29.90), 50m Fly (32.74) and 100m IM (1:16.90).
- 1st place finishes: Collin Anderson, Ryan Aufdenberg, Ian Cameron, Brogan Davis, Sarah McKinley Davis, Anna Esswein,
AJ Garms, Bridget Hale, Austin Hobbs, John-John Kiefner, Tra Leimer, Daniel Neff, Dustin Parsons,
Molly Phegly, Lizzie Schmidt, Kristian troxel, Kyleigh troxel, Mason Turner, and Gabby Vieira.
- 2nd place finishes: Cory Bunger, Grayson Davis, Raleigh Davis, Maria Esswein, Elizabeth Kiefner, Phoebe Law, Noah Mejean, Ryleigh Mejean,
Jacie Pujol, Madison Rau, Elizabeth Rorick, and Steven Sugarbaker
- 3rd place finishes: Jackie Bader, Reed Dickson, Audrey Glover, Caitlyn Palmer, Carly Pujol, and Molly Turner
- See the full results and the Gator results.
OPEN WATER SWIM CAMP
Ozark Swimming is holding an open water swim camp on Wednesday, July 1st, at Southern Illinois University (SIUC), in Carbondale (SIUC). The camp will be led by Rick Walker, Head Coach of SIUC and United States Swimming Open Water Staff, Jason Cravens, Head Coach of FAST, and Coach Steve. If you'd like to attend, please let Coach Steve know ASAP. The registration fee is $10.00. We're meeting Wednesday morning at 7:30 at the Bubble to go to Carbondale. Check in is at 9:00am at the SIUC swimming pool, and then all participants will be taken to the lake for practice and a time trial meet. More information...
FIRECRACKER FRENZY MEET CANCELLED
IN THE NEWS
Just a few days ago, Gator senior Annie Wolpers accepted an athletic swimming scholarship at Stephens College in Columbia, MO. Read the Southeast Missourian article here. Congratulations, Annie!
SIKESTON MEET RESULTS
The Gator swimmers did a great job Saturday in Sikeston. Next meet is at Poplar Bluff on June 13.
GATORS PRACTICE OPEN-WATER SWIMMING
Last Friday the senior group traveled to Little Grassy Lake, near Carbondale, for an open water swimming orientation.


Next month the team will participate in an open water clinic, followed by a race. USA swimmers interested in open water swimming should talk to coach Steve for more information.
NEW WORLD RECORD
On May 21 Susan Beth Scott
set a new Paralympic World Record in the 1500m Freestyle with a time of 18:33.86. Swimming World Magazine, Paralympic Swimming Magazine, Southeast Missourian CONGRATULATIONS!!!
SALUKI INTERNATIONAL MEET RESULTS
Gator Results (PDF) Another strong showing by the Gators, with 57% of all seed times improved upon.
New Records:
- Kyleigh troxel broke the Girls 13-14 400m Free (4:47.46) and 200m Fly (2:38.68) team records.
- Gabby Vieira broke the following team records in the Girls 11-12 age group: 200m Free (2:18.90); 400m Free (4:50.99); 50m Back (35.87); 100m Back (1:17.32); and 100m Fly (1:13.58).
Congratulations, swimmers! The Gator Times page has been updated.
LONG COURSE KICKOFF MEET RESULTS
New Ozark Record and USA Swimming Top 10 Times
- Gabby Vieira broke the 800m Freestyle Ozark record in the Girls 11-12 age group with a Top 10 time of 10:02.99. She also got a USAS Top 10 time in the 1500m Freestyle (19:32.71).
Team Records
- Kyleigh troxel lowered her own record in the Girls 13-14 400 I.M. with a new time of 5:32.74.
- Gabby Vieira broke 7 old team records in the Girls 11-12 age group: 800 Free, 1500 Free, 100 Back (1:17.54), 200 Back (2:43.67), 100 Fly (1:16.37), 200 Fly (2:56.50) and 400 I.M. (5:42.78).
New Achievements
- Jacie Pujol achieved her first B time in the Girls 10&Under 50m Backstroke with a time of 53.18.
- Gabby Vieira’s 800 and 1500 Freestyle times are her first AAAA times in the Girls 11-12 age group.
Top Scorers
High Point Winners:
- Gabby Vieira (Girls 11-12)
- Austin Hobbs (Boys 11-12)
- Kyleigh troxel (Girls 13-14)
- Allison Hobbs (Girls 15 & Over)
- Caleb Coots (Boys 15 & Over)
2nd Places:
- Allison McDonald (Girls 8 & Under)
- Kristian troxel (Boys 13-14).
Other Top 8:
- Phoebe Law (5th place), Carly Pujol (6th) and Hadley Beck (8th, Girls 8 & Under)
- Brogan Davis (7th, Boys 9-10)
- Morgan Rorick (12th, Girls 11-12)
- Bridget Hale (8th, Girls 13-14)
- Ramsey Scott (5th, Boys 13-14)
- Susan Beth Scott (5th, Girls 15 & Over)
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
The Gator Times page has been updated.
SMALL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS MEET RESULTS
Gator Results: Full Results : Individual High Points:
Meet Photos
New Achievements:
- Dustin Parsons got his first “A” time in the Boys 13-14 100-Yard Butterfly with a time of 1:01.79.
- Payton Beck got his first “BB” time in the Boys 11-12 50-Yard Backstroke with a time of 36.25.
Top Scorers:
- High-Point Winners
- Austin Hobbs, 11-12 Boys
- Gabriela Vieira, 11-12 Girls
- Kyleigh troxel, 13-14 Girls
- Allison Hobbs, 15 & Over Girls
- 2nd Places
- Elizabeth Kiefner, 11-12 Girls
- Bridget Hale, 13-14 Girls
- Morgan Fraser, 15 & Over Girls
- 3rd Places
- Phoebe Law, 8 & Under Girls
- Brogan Davis, 9-10 Boys
- Caitlyn Palmer, 11-12 Girls
- Morgan Rorick, 11-12 Girls
- Madeline Siefert, 13-14 Girls
- Caleb Coots, 15 & Over Boys
- Other Top 8
- Ian Cameron, 9-10 Boys (8th)
- John Kiefner, 9-10 Boys (4th)
- Tra Leimer, 9-10 Boys (7th)
- Bailee Lathum, 9-10 Girls (9th)
- Amanda Mabry, 9-10 Girls (5th)
- Joseph Janisse, 11-12 Boys (6th)
- Stephen Sugarbaker, 11-12 Boys (7th)
- Lydia Cameron, 11-12 Girls (7th)
- Helen Wojdylo, 11-12 Girls (5th)
- Dustin Parsons, 13-14 Boys (6th)
- Anne Wolpers, 15 & Over Girls (8th)
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL SWIMMERS! The Gator Times page has been updated.
2009 GATOR AWARDS
Banquet photos are now online here! Congratulations award winnersL:
- Most Valuable swimmers: Caleb Coots (15&O Boys) Susan Beth Scott (15&O Girls) Kristian troxel (13-14 Boys) Kyleigh troxel (13-14 Girls) Austin Hobbs (11-12 Boys) Elizabeth Kiefner (11-12 Girls) John Kiefner (9-10 Boys) Matthew Chandler (8&U Boys) Allison McDonald (8&U Girls)
- Most Improved Swimmers: Caleb Coots (15&O Boys) Anna Esswein (15&O Girls) Dustin Parsons (13-14 Boys) Bridget Hale (13-14 Girls) Steven Sugarbaker (11-12 Boys) Lydia Cameron (11-12 Girls) Ian Cameron (9-10 Boys) Amanda Mabry (9-10 Girls) Allie Pujol Jacie Pujol Owen Todd Pheobe Law
- Most Dedicated Swimmers: Caleb Coots (15&O Boys) Allison Hobbs (15&O Girls) Kristian troxel (13-14 Boys) Morgan Maguire (13-14 Girls) Austin Hobbs (11-12 Boys) Morgan Rorick (11-12 Girls) Travis Leimer (9-10 Boys) Matthew Chandler (8&U Boys) Phobe Law (8&U Girls)
- Gator Award: Annie Wolpers
BEING A GATOR IS FUN, FUN, FUN!
Check out our photos from the recent
Gators' Field Trip to the City Museum in St. Louis. Travel meets are fun. Sign up by May 9th to go to the Elizabethtown, KY, meet June 12-14.
SECTIONAL MEET RESULTS
Full Results - Gator Results
New Team Records
- Caleb Coots broke the Boys Open 200-Yard Butterfly record with a new time of 1:59.07.
- Kristian troxel broke the Boys 13-14 1000 Free record with a new time of 10:03.16. ·
- Kyleigh troxel broke two records in the Girls 13-14 group: 1000 Free (10:22.74) and 1650 Free (17:42.77).
- View the SCY Records Page
New Achievements:
- Kristian troxel joined his sister at the top of the Gator Achievements chart with a quad-A time in the Boys 1000 Freestyle event with a time of 10:03.16.
- Susan Beth Scott achieved her first triple-A times in the Girls 1000 Free (10:45.61), 500 Free (5:15.49) and 1650 Free (18:04.52).
- View the Achievements Page
OZ CHAMPIONSHIP MEET RESULTS
Congratulations to all Gator swimmers for another fine performance at the Ozark Championships.
Gator Results - Full Results - Gator Times - Achievements
- New Team Records:
- Kyleigh troxel broke two Gator records that had been standing for 17 years in the Girls 13-14 age group—the 500-yard Freestyle with a new time of 5:10.95 and the 1000-yard Freestyle with a new time of 10:30.70.
- New Achievements:
- Kyleigh troxel’s 1000-yard Freestyle record time was also her first Girls 13-14 quad-A time.
- Landon Beck achieved his first BB time in the Boys 13-14 1000 Freestyle with a time of 12:23.90.
- Final Team Rankings:
1st Rockwood Swim Club (4,577 points)
2nd CSP Tideriders (4,487)
3rd Parkway Swim Club (3,561.50)
4th Rec-Plex Sharks (2,176.50)
5th Flyers Aquatic Swim Team (1,982.50)
6th Gator Swim Team (663 points)
7th South East Aquatic League (638.50)
8th Saluki (382.50)
9th Boys and Girls Club Dolphins (269)
10th Heat Swimming (216.50)
11th Saint Louis Spirit Swimming (153)
GIRLS STATE RESULTS
Congratulations to Gator Allison Hobbs for her 16th-place finish in the 500 freestyle at the MSHSAA Girls State Swimming Championships! 2009 Finals Results - 2009 Prelims Results
GATORS IN THE NEWS (Southeast Missourian articles)
SEMO CONFERENCE MVP - Congratulations to Gator Allison Hobbs, who earned high school conference MVP honors winning two individual events, and swimming state cuts and meet record times in both events, the 400-meter freestyle and the 200-meter freestyle. Gator Anna Esswein won the 100-meter breaststroke in a state quaifying time, broke the meet record in that event and was 4th in the 50 free. Gator Annie Wolpers placed 2nd in the 50 and 100 freestyle, and was on 1st place relay teams in the 200 medley and 200 free. Congratulations, Gators! All three will be swimming at the high school state meet. Prelims are Friday at the Rec-Plex. Good luck, girls!
A big THANK YOU note to all parents and officials who helped make our Great Times meet a success!
GREAT TIMES MEET RESULTS
NEW ACHIEVEMENTS
- Kristian troxel got his first AAA times in the Boys 13-14 400-yard IM (4:34.42), 1000 Free (10:32.51) and 1650 Free (17:21.59).
- Brogan Davis got his first A time in the Boys 10 & Under 100 Back (1:21.25).
- Alyssa Coots got her first BB time in the Girls 13-14 200 Free (Relay Lead Off, 28.71). ·
- Joseph Janisse got his first BB time in the Boys 11-12 200 Free (Relay Lead Off, 30.90).
- Allison McDonald got her first BB time in the Girls 8 & Under 100 IM (1:31.18).
- Rutra Asokan got her first B times in the Girls 10 & Under 50 Breast (52.74) and 100 Breast (1:52.16).
- Raleigh Davis got his first B time in the Boys 11-12 50 Free (33.13).
- Amanda Mabry got her first B time in the Girls 10 & Under 50 Free (39.64).
- Jackson Voss got his first B times in the Boys 11-12 50 Free (32.41) and 200 Free (Relay Lead Off, 33.09).
BEST FINISHES
1st PLACES:
- Mathew Chandler in the Boys 8 & Under 25-yard Butterfly
- Allison Hobbs in the Girls 15 & Over 200 Back
- Allison McDonald in the Girls 8 & Under 25 Free and 25 Fly
- Kristian troxel in the Boys 13-14 400 IM, 1000 Free, 200 Fly and 500 Free;
- Kyleigh troxel in the Girls 13-14 400 IM, 1000 Free, 200 IM, 500 Free and 1650 Free. ·
2nd PLACES:
- Mathew Chandler in the Boys 8 & Under 50 Free, 25 Breast, 25 Back, 25 Free and 100 IM;
- Caleb Coots in the Boys 15 & Over 200 Fly and 1650 Free;
- Allison Hobbs in the Girls 15 & Over 500 Free and 1650 Free;
- Allison McDonald in the Girls 8 & Under 25 Breast, 25 Back and 100 IM;
- Kristian troxel in the Boys 13-14 200 IM and 200 Breast;
- Kyleigh troxel in the Girls 13-14 200 Free. ·
3rd PLACES:
- Caleb Coots in the Boys 15 & Over 400 IM, 1000 Free, 100 Fly and 200 Back;
- Brogan Davis in the Boys 10 & Under 100 Back and 100 IM;
- Anna Esswein in the Girls 15 & Over 100 Breast;
- Bridget Hale in the Girls 13-14 200 IM, 100 Free, 100 Back and 200 Back;
- Allison Hobbs in the Girls 15 & Over 1000 Free;
- Austin Hobbs in the Boys 11-12 400 IM, 500 Free, 100 Fly and 200 Free;
- Elizabeth Kiefner in the Girls 11-12 100 Fly;
- John-John Kiefner in the Boys 9-10 500 Free;
- Allison McDonald in the Girls 8 & Under 50 Free;
- Caitlyn Palmer in the Girls 11-12 50 Fly;
- Susan Beth Scott in the Girls 15 & Over 400 IM and 500 Free;
- Kristian troxel in the Boys 13-14 200 Free, 100 Fly and 1650 Free;
- Kyleigh troxel in the Girls 13-14 100 Breast, 200 Fly, 200 Breast;
- Annie Wolpers in the Girls 15 & Over 50 Free.
EARLIER MEET RESULTS
NEW ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Elizabeth Kiefner achieved her first Girls 11-12 “A” time in the 50-yard Butterfly with a time of 32.07.
- Caitlyn Palmer achieved her first Girls 11-12 “A” time in the 100-yard Backstroke with a time of 1:14.09.
- Susan Beth Scott achieved her first Girls 15 & Over “AA” time in the 500-yard Freestyle with a time of 5:29.06.
- The Gator Times page has been updated.