Swim: The Splash! Teams Split Meets on First Weekend Back from Break

The Splash: VivaLoudoun's Weekly Swim Blog! 
(Jan. 14, 2011) - There was plenty to cheer about last weekend as several big meets were split after a season with mostly sweeps. Freedom-Briar Woods, Broad Run-Potomac Falls, Loudoun County-George Mason and Heritage-George Mason all finished with both teams claiming part of the victory.

When everybody was on the deck and dried off ... the Freedom and Broad Run boys continue to look strong in the Dulles District as well as the Briar Woods and Potomac Falls girls. And swimmers continue to lower their times as postseason looms on the horizon.

This Weekend's Schedule
Fri. Jan. 14
Tuscarora vs. Briar Woods at Claude Moore, 6 p.m.
Dominion vs. Loudoun County at Ida Lee, 7 p.m.
Heritage vs. Stonewall Jackson at Freedom Aquatic, 8 p.m.
Osbourn vs. Loudoun Valley at Ida Lee, 9 p.m.
Stone Bridge vs. TJ at Claude Moore, 8:30 p.m.

Sat. Jan. 15
Broad Run vs. George Mason at Claude Moore, 3:45 p.m.
Freedom vs. Potomac Falls at Claude Moore, 5:45 p.m.
Park View vs. Woodgrove at Ida Lee, 6 p.m.

Last Week's Results
Sat. Jan. 8
Freedom boys 150, Briar Woods 135
Briar Woods girls 157, Freedom 129
The Splash: Full results

Freedom reports: In a great afternoon of swimming the Freedom Eagle boys were able to pull out a tough 150-135 win over Briar Woods to remain unbeaten for the season. The girls’ team fell just short, suffering their first loss of the season to a talented Briar Woods team 157-129.

The meet went back and forth, with many exciting races being determined by hundredths of a second.

The meet began with the boys’ 200 medley relay team of Nicholas Campbell, Christopher Crampton, Andrew Smith and Michael Harman winning in a New School Record Time of 1:44.25.

The girls’ team of Stephanie Clarke, Katherine Doherty, Katie Johnson and Rachel Moffitt set a New School Record of 1:57.08, finishing second in a very exciting finish.

Campbell (1:52.87) finished 2nd in the boys’ 200 freestyle event and Clarke (2:07.32) finished 3rd in the girls’ event.

Crampton won the 200 IM for the boys in 2:10.47 and Doherty finished second in the girls’ race in 2:25.70.

The 50 freestyle saw Ozan Duran win with a State Qualifying Time of 23.40 and Harman take 3rd in 24.37.

The girls’ 50 saw Moffitt win in 26.61 and Rebecca Mignone take 3rd in 28.34.

In one of the most exciting races of the meet, the boys’ 100 butterfly, Christopher Crampton swam a State Qualifying Time of 57.44 finishing 2nd by just .06 seconds.

In the girls’ fly Doherty and Morgan Denfeld swam 1:04.62 and 1:12.95 finishing 2nd & 3rd respectively.

In the 100 freestyle O. Duran (51.11) and Smith (51.70) took 1st and 2nd in State Qualifying Times.

The girls’ 100 free had Moffitt (59.92) and Johnson (1:00.98) finishing 2nd & 3RD.

In the grueling 500 freestyle, John O’Brien (6:17.95) finished 2nd and Bradlee Garant (6:23.22) placed 4th.

The girls’ 500 had Grace Morales (6:08.24) finishing third.

In the 200 yard freestyle relay event the boys’ team of Harman, Campbell, O. Duran and Smith won in 1:34.48. While the girls’ team of Clarke, Johnson, Doherty and Moffitt won in 1:48.64.

The 100 backstroke saw Campbell place 1st in 59.10.

The girls’ 100 backstroke came down to the last stroke with Stephanie Clarke finishing 2nd in a new School Record Time of 1:03.17, losing by just .06.

In another photo finish the girls’ 100 breaststroke event saw Maggie Eaton finish second by just .07 in a time of 1:15.30. Johnson took 3rd in 1:18.31.

The boys’ race had Smith second in 1:06.46 and Alex Myers (1:14.39) finishing 4th.

The final event of the day, the 400 freestyle relay, saw the boys’ team of Tim Jenson, O’Brien, O. Duran and Crampton swim a State Qualifying Time of 3:37.76 with a 2nd place finish. The girls’ team of Lindsey Jeffreys, Denfeld, Morales and Mignone (4:33.67) placed third.

Freedom takes on Potomac Falls next at Claude Moore on Sat. Jan 8th at 5:45 p.m.


Briar Woods coach Eric Bateman: "It was a close meet on both sides ... Freedom definitely has a solid team."


Broad Run boys 170, Potomac Falls 116
Potomac Falls girls 176.5, Broad Run 105.5
The Splash: Full results

Potomac Falls reports:
The Panther boys ran into a tough Broad Run Team last night. Many swimmers were hampered by illness, but that didn't stop the Panther boys from putting on a great effort. Sean Hurrell continues to shine chalking up his 6th and 7th victories of the year, winning the 200IM and 500freestyle. Eoghan Foley will have a busy day at the Sate Championships as he added the 100 backstroke to his menu. Gavin Saunders continues to lead this team by example and is getting ever so close to his qualifying times. Other swimmers that were impressive last night were Jonathan Perry, Brandon Harvey, Bryce Dowling, and Matthew Woodmancy. Good effort last night.

The Panther girls continue to work hard as a team and have really needed the depth to start the season 4-0. Event winners last night included: Ariana Staffen 200IM, Carla Harvey 100bk, Jennifer Schmid 50free, Leah Koontz 200free, and Carson Newton 100fly. The girls 200 and 400 freestyle relays also posted victories, just shy of State qualifying times. Some of the more impressive swims of the night were turned in by swimmers: Taylor Derby(50fr. and 100BR), Katie Hood(200 and 500 free), Alisa Malyavko(200 and 500 free), and Sammy Wahl(500free).


Tuscarora boys 152, Woodgrove 84
Tuscarora girls 151, Woodgrove 129
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Battlefield boys 200, Heritage 86
Battlefield girls 175, Heritage 111
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Loudoun County girls 142, George Mason 141
George Mason boys 153, Loudoun County 133
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Fri. Jan. 7
George Mason boys 138, Heritage 129
Heritage girls 157, George Mason 128
The Splash:

Dominion boys 230, Park View 54
Dominion girls 200, Park View 75
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Dominion assistant coach Mike Morgan: Though the scores suggest a one-sided meet, it should be noted that the spirit and sportsmanship of the Park View Patriots was exemplary. Several Titans commented on the passion, team cohesiveness, and effort demonstrated by the competition. Dominion was grateful to be part of such an exciting meet, especially as we welcomed several members of the Titan staff to "Favorite Teacher Night".

2 more State qualifications for Titans:
Boys 200 Medley Relay: Daryl Wilkinson (SR; Captain), Kyle Ramsey (SR; Captain), Aidan "The A-Man" "H2" O'Hara (SO), and Brandon Jakab (SO)
Girls 200 Medley Relay: Jessica Royce (SR; Captain), Caroline Brandt (FR), Rachel Williams (FR), and Maura Mazurowski (SO)


South Lakes boys 207, Stone Bridge 97
South Lakes girls 197, Stone Bridge 103
The Splash: Full results boys; Full results girls