PREP SWIMMING: Bearcats ship sturdy displaying at state swim meet

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. –  The Cullman High School Bearcat Swim Team turned in a powerful efficiency on the AHSAA State Swim Meet held this previous weekend in Huntsville. Competing amongst 523 athletes from 76 faculties throughout all divisions, CHS superior to finals (high 16) in all however two of its qualifying occasions within the mixed 6A/7A division.

The Bearcat boys’ workforce produced a number of standout efforts. The relay squad of Camp Smith, Magnus Mann, Mason Fuller and Briar Lackey superior to finals in each the 200 medley relay and the 200 freestyle relay, securing key factors for Cullman. One of the highlights of the weekend got here within the 400 freestyle relay, the place Magnus Mann, Dallas Hammons, Briar Lackey and Camp Smith broke a 13-year-old college document through the finals to complete eighth general.

The Cullman ladies’ workforce additionally made a robust displaying, sending each the 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay — that includes Mika Lackey, Tori Rees, Sofia Velez and Edie Hudson — to finals. Both groups posted season-best occasions whereas including factors to the Bearcats’ complete.

Several Bearcats additionally competed individually. Camp Smith certified within the 100 butterfly, Magnus Mann within the 50 freestyle, Edie Hudson within the 100 breaststroke, and Mika Lackey in each the 200 freestyle and 100 backstroke. Mann, Hudson and Lackey superior to finals, every producing season-best occasions in both preliminary or ultimate rounds.

At the conclusion of the meet, the Cullman boys’ workforce positioned tenth general — third amongst 6A packages — whereas the women’ workforce completed twenty second, rating seventh amongst 6A faculties.

“These results mark another successful season for our Bearcat swim program,” Coach Cory Goble mentioned. “They highlight the individual growth of our athletes and the team depth that continues to move our program forward.”