Swimming: Wilson Sweeps Millikan in Decisive Win – The562.org

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It was an electrical night at Millikan’s Natatorium because the Wilson Bruins swept the Rams in any respect ranges for a decisive win.

Girls’ Varsity
On the women’ facet, Wilson delivered a commanding 117.5–52.5 victory over Millikan.

“I think the girls did an amazing job considering where we’re at in our training, and they showed up and had some fun on the blocks and raced really well,” mentioned Wilson Girls’ Swim Head Coach Kristin Barth-Kredell.

The Bruins took first in each occasion besides the 100 backstroke, wherein Millikan’s Mckenna Rosenberg completed with a time of 1:04.71 to safe the Rams’ first and solely win of the evening for each the varsity women’ and boys’ sides.

Rosenberg was additionally a part of the closest race of the day within the women’ 500 freestyle, the place it got here all the way down to a photograph end within the final 5 meters, earlier than Wilson freshman Emmylou Kennedy was capable of draw back for the win with a time of 5:17.41, adopted carefully by her teammate Abby Billish, who swam a 5:17.87.

“I thought our 500 freestylers did an amazing job today. Getting one with our freshman Emmylou, and then Abby’s second place was awesome. It was a great swim for them,” mentioned Coach Barth-Kredell.

Wilson senior Kate Tunnicliff completed first in three occasions: the 200 IM, 100 breaststroke and the profitable 200 medley relay workforce.

Three athletes from Wilson additionally had double wins in relays and people: Abby Billish, Reece Haga and Taylor Williams.

After their shut 86–84 victory in opposition to Long Beach Poly on the final league meet, Wilson is trying to sharpen up earlier than CIF begins.

“We’re feeling great, but I think we’re very tired still. We’re not in our taper yet, so I think the team is looking forward to starting our taper and feeling strong for league,” mentioned Barth-Kredell.

Boys’ Varsity
On the boys’ facet, Wilson’s dominance was much more pronounced, because the Bruins cruised to a 138–32 victory. 

“It’s noisy, it’s loud, it’s a great atmosphere,” mentioned Wilson Boys’ Swim Coach Bando D’sa. “On a Thursday night, two weeks out from league, what more do you want? It’s exciting.”

A standout for the Bruins was sophomore Aidan Conrey, who received the 50 freestyle and the 100 fly, in addition to being a part of Wilson’s profitable 400 freestyle relay workforce.

Juniors Pakal Rejon and Vaughan Baker additionally had nice races for Wilson, with Rejon profitable the 100 freestyle and Baker taking the 200 IM.

“Pakal was our fastest 50 freestyler across the two relays, which is amazing. He’s been grinding really, really hard for that one,” mentioned Coach D’sa. “And for Vaughan, he’s always holding it down in the 200 IM and the 100 fly, which are some of the hardest events.”

The workforce ambiance has additionally been a serious level of emphasis this season, with the Bruins focusing not simply on occasions however on constructing a stronger total program tradition.

“We want to turn this program into what it used to be. We have some of the best boys here and some of the best coaches. We just want to go out there, have fun and swim fast,” mentioned Baker.

With league play winding down, Wilson is concentrated on constructing and emphasizing the significance of a powerful and supportive workforce tradition.

“That’s something we really harp on in our program. Everybody has a role and they matter to the team’s result, and I feel like at this point in the season, everyone has bought in,” mentioned Coach D’sa. “It’s amazing to see these guys at the end of the lane cheering their teammates on for both the boys’ and girls’ teams. It’s the type of camaraderie you like to see.”

Looking forward, Wilson is concentrated on the upcoming championship stretch, trying to repeat as Moore League champions and advance in CIF.

“Obviously, the goal is always to win, and we’re really excited for league and CIF. Our section is one of the fastest in the country, so we’re excited to see what these guys can do at that kind of level,” D’Sa mentioned.

Girls’ Varsity Race Winners

200 Medley Relay – Wilson (Dunn, Tunnicliff, Garcia, Davison-Lakey), 1:58.44

200 Free – Abby Billish, Wilson (1:59.02)

200 IM – Kate Tunnicliff (2:22.93)

50 Free – Bella Salley-Najjarian, Wilson (25.79) 

100 Butterfly – Taylor Williams, Wilson (1:02.07)

100 Free – Reece Haga, Wilson (56.41)

500 Free – Emmylou Kennedy, Wilson (5:17.41)

200 Free Relay – Wilson (Davison-Lakey, Williams, Haga, Salley-Najjarian), 1:43.98

100 Backstroke – Mckenna Rosenberg, Millikan (1:04.71)

100 Breaststroke – Kate Tunnicliff, Wilson (1:13.53)

400 Free Relay – Wilson (Haga, Billish, Williams, Salley-Najjarian), 3:49.18

Boys’ Varsity Race Winners

200 Medley Relay – Wilson (Radaich, Jensen, Baker, Casem), 1:46.91

200 Free – Keegan Abing, Wilson (1:49.67)

200 IM – Vaughan Baker (2:10.37)

50 Free – Aidan Conrey, Wilson (22.77) 

100 Butterfly – Aidan Conrey, Wilson (56.02)

100 Free – Kai Bramble, Wilson (49.33)

500 Free – Scott Daniels, Wilson (5:07.12)

200 Free Relay – Wilson (Bramble, Wise, Conrey, Abing), 1:31.94

100 Backstroke – Shane Radaich, Wilson (57.14)

100 Breaststroke – Ethan Jensen, Wilson (1:07.88)

400 Free Relay – Wilson (Bramble, Wise, Conrey, Abing), 3:23.28