March 4-6, Tamiami & Miami Springs

Comet swimmers proved that they are a force to be reckoned with not only because 29 Junior Olympic cuts were made but because they showed how strong they are both mentally and physically.  Every swimmer got up and raced, and showed off all the hard work they have put in the past several months.  

There was no shortage of team spirit at this meet either.  Between the cheering at the start of the meet and during the morning and afternoon sessions the Comets were hard to miss.  The team unity and spirit definitely proved to make an impact on our swimmers.

Brittany Williford and Nicolle Garcia were two swimmers who showed that their determination and drive propelled them through some great swims.   Britanny made the 100 free in a remarkable time on 1:02.72 dropping over 2 1/2 seconds to win the race.  Brittany also made the 50 free, placing third in the finals.  Nicolle made the most JO cuts of any swimmer at the meet with a total of five.  Her 200 free, where she was first alternate, really got her moving with a 7 second drop to move up from 8th place to get 5th.  Her swim was one of the standouts of this meet.

Dylan Sell and Dino Nassi were two swimmers, who went into the meet looking for best times, and came out with one JO Cut each.  Dylan swam the 100 free in 1:14:68, his fastest time by 2 seconds. He now joins his brother and sister at J.O.'s with an individual event.  As for Dino, who at his first Division II's qualified for finals in the 50 back in 7th place and finished 3rd with a time of 40.97.  

Overall, this past weekend was a very successful one for everyone involved.  The team spirit was high and the swimmers were there to race and win, which they did with great stride.  Division II's set up swimmers to make even more achievements at Junior Olympics.  

Junior Olympic Qualifiers:

Marsha Ariol 50 free, 100 free
Nicolle Garcia 200 free, 100 back, 100 free, 50 free, 50 back
Claire Hamilton 100 IM
Winston Johnson 200 IM, 50 Breast
Joshua Lee 1650 free
Rachel Ling 200 IM, 50 Back
Daniel Lodi 500 free
Bianca Muniz 50 free (relay lead-off)
Dino Nassi 50 back
Brittany Williford 100 free, 50 free
Matt Szasz 100 free, 200 free
Dylan Sell 100 free
Samantha Spence 100 back, 100 IM
Denes Szakacs-Bodor 100 Back
Alex, Wlosek 200 free
Christian Riobo 200 free, 100 back
Carlos Riobo 50 free, 1650 free