Special to the WJH
DOUGLAS — The Waycross Middle School/Ware County Middle School swim team competing here Saturday at the Coffee Middle School Invitational on the South Georgia State College campus.
The girls’ team placed sixth and boys’ team was seventh in the field comprised of over 200 swimmers.
“Our young team showed impressive effort, determination and sportsmanship throughout the day,” said head coach Katelyn Sullivan. “For several swimmers, the meet marked their first official races making their finishes especially rewarding. Despite the team’s youth and new lineup, the team held its own against much larger programs, earning valuable points and posting strong first swims which will set the tone for the rest of the season.
“This meet was about gaining experience and building confidence. Every swimmer improved throughout the day. We (coaches) couldn’t be prouder of the heart and team spirit they showed.” Jackson Cornelius posted a first-place showing in the boys’ 200 freestyle event posting a time of 2:45.44. He also placed fourth in the 100 backstroke (1:40.20).
Mara Crawford finished fourth in both the girls’ 200 Individual Medley (2:56.52) and fourth in the 100 backstroke (1:18.52).
Lulu Fulford was 11th in the girls’ 200 free (3:05.30) and 23rd in the 100 breaststroke (1:56.31).
Mia McDowell placed among the top finishers in both the 50 Free (39.66 seconds) and 100 free (1:29.12).
Noah Davis recorded a solid 50 free (36.72) and 100 back (1:46.08). Scarlett Herrin posted a 3:48.56 in the 200 free while Audrey Harris was clocked at 1:45.96 in the 100 free.
The girls’ 200 medley relay team and boys’ 200 free relay teams both finished strong.
The next meet will be Monday, November 17 at the Waycross YMCA.
