NLSC Excels at AK Age Group Champs

Northern Lights Swim Club had a big weekend at Alaska’s Age Group Championship December 5-7 in Ketchikan.  NLSC only took 26 of it’s approximately 50 qualifiers to the meet and placed 2nd behind SEAK (98 swimmers). 

NLSC won the prestigious "Most Points per Swimmer" award.  NLSC swimmers scored over 22 points per swimmer, which is an average of 3 first place finishes per swimmer.  The points per swimmer award recognizes the quality of swims and swimmers.  It is a great award to bring home.

Several NLSC swimmers placed well in their respective high point races.  The following swimmers won high point awards for their age groups:

• Zoe Wangstrom - 2nd place; 10 & Under Girls
• Spencer Rockwell - 2nd place; 11 year old Boys
• Jesi Cavanaugh - 1st place; 13 year old Girls
• Marlana Tuccillo - 2nd place; 13 year old Girls
• Mary Uselmann - 3rd place; 13 year old Girls
• Zak Rockwell - 1st place; 13 year old Boys
• Sam Wicks - 1st place; 14 year old Girls

Individually we did very well.  Not listed above are a couple of swimmers who placed just out of the high point awards with 4th place finishes (Carrie Sauerbrey & Xander Emili; 13 year olds).

Our 13-14 year old girls swept their relays coming respectfully close to state records in the 200 Free, 400 Free, and 200 Medley Relays.  The good news is that none the girls who swam on them are due to age out of the age group until next summer.  They still have a great shot.

Stay tuned for the next championship meet, the Great Alaska Open, coming up at the end of January.