Sandpoint Sharks compete at Tri-City Invitational

PASCO — The Sandpoint Sharks swim team went up against several Pacific Northwest teams from the Greater Seattle Area as well as a handful of local teams as they competed in their second long course meet of the summer season May 29-31 at Memorial Pool.

"After the difficult loss of a fellow Shark, the team showed remarkable strength and unity," Sandpoint Sharks head coach Emily Renzini said, referring to the recent loss of community member McCoy Jensen. "They swam for him all weekend, and it was evident in their effort, determination, and support for one another. I am incredibly proud to coach this team. They continue to show what it means to be a family, supporting each other both in and out of the pool, working hard, and representing the Sharks with pride."

RESULTS

Carter Hutchens (11), competing in the 11-12 boys age division, was 68th out of 90 in the 50 free (39.70); 58th out of 86 in the 50 breast (54.70); 62nd out of 80 in the 100 free (1:32.68); 61st out of 80 in the 50 back (50.43); and 54th out of 75 in the 50 fly (49.55). Hutchens set a new personal best in all of the events he competed in.

Alivia Storms (14), competing in the girls 13-14 age division, was 18th out of 92 in the 100 free (1:08.29); 19th out of 41 in the 200 IM (2:50.37); 14th out of 72 in the 100 breast (1:29.65); sixth out of 43 in the 50 breast (40.07); 18th out of 26 in the 200 breast (3:20.67); 38th out of 95 in the 50 free (33.04); 24th out of 57 in the 200 free (2:30.72); and 23rd out of 59 in the 50 back (39.49).

Brylee Garvin (14), competing in the girls 13-14 age division, was 69th out of 92 in the 100 free (1:19.43); 48th out of 55 in the 50 fly (45.30); 77th out of 84 in the 100 back (1:47.31); 84th out of 95 in the 50 free (39.43); 52nd out of 63 in the 100 fly (1:49.96); and 52nd out of 59 in the 50 back (47.97).

Lou Foust (16), competing in the 15-24 boys age division, was 29th out of 56 in the 100 free (1:01.80); 41st out of 52 in the 200 IM (2:40.26); 34th out of 39 in the 400 free (5:02.37); 26th out of 59 in the 100 back (1:11.26); 21st out of 55 in the 50 free (27.81); 20th out of 20 in the 800 free (10:23.11); 31st out of 60 in the 200 free (2:18.09); 12th out of 47 in the 50 back (32.15); and 16th out of 23 in the 200 back (2:34.16).

Andrew Ford (15), competing in the 15-24 boys age division, was 39th out of 56 in the 100 free (1:03.55); 34th out of 52 in the 200 IM (2:35.09); 11th out of 42 in the 100 breast (1:15.16); tied for 35th out of 44 in the 50 fly (32.30); 41st out of 59 in the 100 back (1:16.88); and tied for ninth out of 32 in the 200 breast (2:43.81).