On the 250th anniversary of the USA, July 4th was spectacular for the Marlins! The Marlins won a home meet against E Divisional rival Fort Washington Sharks decisively, 321-188.
Despite the point difference, there were some close and exciting races. Eddie Norton (8U) was barely edged out in his 25 FR (25.62) coming in second. The boys 9-18 200Freestyle relay (Oliver Childers (Age 10) Connor Knickman (Age 12), Christian Martinez Castro (Age 13) and Donnie Smith, (Age 17) was also a close second at 2:45:52.
Tom Norton Swims out!
For the Marlin Girls:
Triple winners were: Olamipo Osifade, 10U Fly 50 FR and 50 BR; Sachi Reeves, 13-14 Fly 50 FR 50BR and Frankie Boesze Hayward 11-12 50 Fly, 50 FR, 100 IM; Junia Tenney 15-18 FR, 50 BA was a double winner.
Sachi Reeves wins 50 Fly (Photo by Paul Collman)
For the Marlin Boys:
Jaylen Hebron 13-14 50 Fly. 50 BR; Carlos Idol 15-18 50 Fly, 50 BR; Christian Martinez Castro 13-14 FR, 50 BA and Kazuki Reeves 15-18 BA 100 IM were all double winners.
Jaylen Hebron wins the 50 Breaststroke