Swim Results: Gar-Field & Woodbridge High

Gar-Field Swim Recap

By: Coach Tara Schnieder

The Gar-Field swim team is heading into winter break with a 2-2 record
thanks to a pair of wins on Friday.  Both the men and women’s teams
defeated Potomac and Freedom high schools.  There were a number of great swims for the Indians.  On the men’s side the standout swims came from senior Klint Edgemon and freshman Lawson Long who both dropped over 1 seconds in the 500 free.  In the 100 backstroke sophomore Ryan Grant, freshman Liam Brennan and senior Joe Yarrington took 1, 2 and 3
respectively.  In the 50 free a trio of seniors, Julius Brown, Joe Yarrington and Zachary Horrocks all had best times.

Sophomore Sherman Green dropped 6 seconds in the 200 IM and 1 in the 100 Fly both for second place finishes.  In the 100 free Scott Schwoppe continues to be strong for Gar-field dropping 2 seconds from last meet.

On the women’s side junior Denise Anastasio was strong again winning
both the 200 free and 500 free. Sophomore Amanda Vellocido took second
in the 500 to Anastasio.  Senior Sarah Jones continues to drop time taking second in both the 100 fly and 50 free to teammate Shelby Jordan.

In the 100 free Sophomore Kayla Weldon took first dropping 3 seconds
from her best time this season while freshman Elise Durusu also dropped
4 seconds in the event. 

WSHS Swim Recap

By Assistant Coach Randy Cooper

Woodbridge Swimming continued it's domination of the Chinn Aquatic
Center with the defeat of the Forest Park Bruins Friday December 16,
2011. Viking faithful continued their command over the spectator area as
parents, fans, and members of the student body filled half over half of
the seats. The Viking coaching staff continued to emphasize teamwork
and the swimmers responded in kind. Both Men & Women showed
determination in capturing not only first place finishes, but battling
for second and third as well. Swimmers Randolph Westling, Stefan
Meruvia, Madison West, Jade Woll (C), Ian Campbell, Nicolas Barefoot,
Will Freeman (C), and Kelsey Lisbon were among those who secured the
points to secure the Woodbridge victory.