Phoenix, Ariz.- Facing familiar foes and one newer opponent at Brophy Prep on Saturday, Katie Sheldon punched her ticket to NAIA Nationals. In addition, the Arizona Christian women broke several personal records. After the meet, three seniors were honored.
Thanks to her swim in the 200 butterfly of 2:19.18, Sheldon moved into the top 40 in the NAIA and will be going to nationals in March. Along with Sheldon's season best swim, Lily Cozens, Hanah Angel, Abbey Lair, and Courtney Pequin all swam at least season best times.
Lyndsey Brueckner, Sydney Sarsten, and Sheldon were honored with senior recognition when the swimming wrapped up.
Coach Brad Hering closed his senior presentation by saying, "It is hard to compare this senior class to other great senior classes in years before, but this is a special group of student athletes who each are committed to following the Lord and all of them have been so important to this team."
Event Details
- Scores: Grand Canyon 206, Arizona Christian 39/ New Mexico State 196, Arizona Christian 32/ Arizona Christian 124, OUAZ 13
- Location: Brophy Preparatory High School, Phoenix, AZ
Top 8 Finishes/ Top 4 Relay/ NAIA Cuts/ Team Records
- 100 Breast- Brueckner- 1:19.10 (7th)
- 100 Breast- Brionah Weitzel- 1:26.99 (8th)
- 200 Fly- Sheldon- 2:19.18 (8th)
- 50 Free- Pequin- 25.61 (8th)
- 200 Breast- Audrey Washburn- 2:31.94 (7th)
Assistant Coach Oldach's Perspective
"The team is coming together at the right time, and it is fun to see improvements even after sickness and a challenging winter training camp. Some rest next month will really help set us up for success in our conference meet."
Next On The Schedule
The Firestorm will participate in the Phil Levine Invitational at the Moon Valley Country Club in two weeks.
