SC Long Course State Meet and Finale Day 3

Long Course State Meet Day 3

          The SC Long Course State Meet and Finale continued today with even more great swims by the Myrtle Beach Riptides.  You can follow the results by clicking on this link: http://www.sportstiming.com/LiveResults/USS-CA/2011-07-21/ .

                The Riptide boys have been swimming really well during this meet. Eddie Bateson had a best time in the 400 IM on Friday and continued his fast swimming today with another best time in the 200 back.  He dropped 6 seconds from his seed time in the backstroke.  Chad Bateson had two best swims in the 200 back and the 400 free, dropping 4 seconds from each of his times.  Connor Churchill placed 8^th in the state in the 400 free and dropped 14 seconds off his best time.  He also had a best time in the 50 back. 

          The Riptide girls have had a strong showing in Columbia as well.  Megan Kingsley is 1^st in the state in both the 200 IM and the 400 free.  With these wins, she scored 22 points for the team.  Keenan Lineback placed 2^nd in the both the 200 IM and the 400 free.  She came in the 3^rd in the 200 back with a best time in that event.  Lauren Campbell came in 6^th in the 200 IM, 8^th in the 200 back, and 5^th in the 400 free with a best of the season time.  Julia Campbell placed 18^th in the 200 back with a best time in this event.  All the hard work these young ladies have put in has certainly paid off.  Sahara Lord had a best time in the 50 fly and placed 28^th in the state.  Ashlyn DeKleva had best times in all her events for the day – 50 fly, 100 free, and 50 back.  She place 11^th in the finale in the backstroke.  Andi Churchill had best times in the 50 back, dropping 1 second, and the 50 fly, dropping half a second. 

          The Riptides finished the day still tied for tenth place.  Way to go everybody!  We are all very proud of all your hard work.