FUAC News & Notes

Just one week after the Virginia Commonwealth Games our Blue Devils traveled to Lynchburg for one last tune-up competition before the championship meets in July. It was another stellar showing for the squad, with Lindsay Price leading the way by notching another two first place finishes in the 50 and 100 breaststroke events. Following close behind was Brook Reynard. Fresh off his first place finishes at the Commonwealth games, Brook lowered his best time in the 50 free by almost a half second on his way to a close second place finish. He also placed third in the fly.

Our distance swimmers also came up with big swims at the meet. Laura Neelley had an amazing swim in the 1500 free, shaving off 1 minute and 18 seconds off her best time! Michelle Caron also clocked a personal best time in the 400 free, dropping 3.96 seconds off her best time. The team finished the meet with 16 top ten finishes.

This past weekend our Blue Devils traveled to George Mason University for the Summer Awards Championship. As one of the focus meets of the summer, it was sure to be a great showing for the team. Sito Arroyo won his first individual Region title in the Men's 15 and over 200 meter backstroke, while new comer to Virginia Swimming Joe Gershun dominated the distance events winning the 400, 800 and 1500 free! Sito and Joe also combined for another five second place finishes. Joining them on the podium with a second place finish in his first Summer Awards meet ever was Kevin Eliason (men's 15 and over 200 freestyle).

Other outstanding swims were registered by Chris Covington, placing third in the Men's 15 and over 100 free, on his way to qualifying for the USA-Swimming Senior Championship, and the Milburn boys (Ian and Morgan) that combined for an incredible eight top ten finishes including a fourth place finish by Morgan in the 9 and 10 year old 50 free. In all, the team registered an amazing 28 best times out of 29 swims! The team will finish the season with swimmers competing in the summer league champs at UVA, and Age Group Champs in Newport News...GOOD LUCK BLUE DEVILS!