2012 Short Course State Meet Wrap Up

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Crawfish won the state meet by an overwhelming number of points, in fact that victory was assured after Friday night. However the score of the meet is not always an indicator of success. As coaches we assess success based on performance. We strive to bring the previous 5 months of practice to fruition for one meet . We are successful in this endeavor (or not) because of the hard work and dedication of the swimmers we are privileged to coach. It is their belief in themselves and the confidence they have in what they are doing that allow success to happen. It is their support and encouragement of each other that breeds the confidence necessary to perform at their best. How lucky we are to be associated with this outstanding group of young men and women that are the fabric of our team.

The performance of the swimmers from Thursday through Sunday was a joy to behold. The excitement their performances generated each and every day was evident by the very vocal group of parents and swimmers that occupied our small corner of the Spar Center for the duration of the meet. What I enjoy watching is the momentum that is generated and increased from one swim to the next. This is a very powerful force and it is very motivating. Momentum is most evident on Sunday night when all are tired and somewhat spent and must “dig deep” to do their best. I thought that Sunday night was one of the best I have ever observed.

I offer my thanks and congratulations to all that were a part of such an enjoyable state meet.  I thank Dr. Ripple for the overall support and belief in this sport and our team. I thank Coach Courtney for her ability to handle the myriad responsibilities she shoulders and still successfully prepare our 12 and under swimmers. Their performance at state meet was a 3 and ½ day highlight reel. I thank Coach Thomas at our Lafayette facility for his hard work and dedication. I thank our very capable and dedicated coaches who are an unsung but integral part of our success.  Coach Alex, Coach Lyle, Coach Lexi, Coach Kayla and all of the Crawfish staff are a large part of  this weekend’s success. Also thanks are extended to Coach Patrick at Exerfit for his expertise and help in our dry land program. I also thank Shelly for keeping me somewhat sane. Her experience and insight are invaluable to our swimmers. Finally I thank our parents for their belief in our team and the many hours they are willing to volunteer. Without them none of this would be possible.

Now that the Oscar acceptance part of this letter is complete, I would like to add that success will always be earned is not an entitlement. All of the above mentioned facets of our current success must be refined and expanded. Once you think you have reached the mountain top and take things for granted you will quickly find yourself at the bottom wondering how you got there. I hope that all enjoy our hard earned current success and are willing to do all that is necessary to build upon our momentum. That will make Crawfish Aquatics an unstoppable force in the future.

New Sectional Qualifiers or additional cuts for current qualifiers:

Gage Alleman (200 breast), Caroline Beene (50 free, 100 free), Braydon Bergeron (100 free), Hannah Core (100 free), Silas DeJean (100 breast, 200 breast), Alyssa Dilldine (50 free, 100 free); Mason Hutchinson (200 Fly), John Miller (500, 1000, 1650 free); MK Miller (100/200 fly; 200 free), Paul Stewart (200 free)

2012 NCSA Junior National qualifiers:

Gage Alleman (400 IM), Cameron Balkom (100 breast), Caroline Beene (50 free), MK Miller (100 fly), Paul Stewart (400 IM, 200 breast, 200 IM)
*Hannah Core also recorded a NCSA jr. cut in the 50 Free at HS State in November- was not previously recognized

Individuals: Alyssa Dilldine – Senior 500 free (5:02.29); Jeanne Frederic – Girls 11-12 200 free (2:02.71); Ashlyn Hunt – Girls 11-12 100 free (55.57) , 100 IM (1:03.49) & 50 fly (27.37); Ricky LaFleur – Boys 11-12 100 breast (1:14.71), Chanler Turnley – Girls 11-12 50 breast (33.94), Colin Bone-  13-14 Boys 1000 Free (10:09.12)

Relays: 

Girls 10 & U Free Relay (R. Moore, I. Sabbaghian, R. Edwards, N. Scott -2:02.75) 

Girls 10 & U Medley Relay (R. Moore, R. Edwards, N. Scott, I. Sabbaghian- 2:20.10)

Boys 10 & U Free Relay (D. Apsey, R. Brown, N. Domingue, L. Godso – 2:04.10)

Boys 10 & U Medley Relay (N. Domingue, L. Godso, C. Miles, D. Apsey- 2:22.23)

Girls 11-12 Free Relay (A. Hunt, J. Frederic, A. Lee, C. Turnley – 1:47.59)

Girls 13-14 Free Relay (C. Beene, Amy Miller, O. Huffman, E. Trahan – 1:42.93)

Individuals: Gage Alleman, Dylan Apsey, Cameron Balkom, Caroline Beene, Colin Bone, Alyssa Dilldine, Jeanne Frederic, Landon Godso, Ashlyn Hunt, Mason Hutchinson, Ricky LaFleur, John Miller, MK Miller, Rylee Moore, Nora Scott, Paul Stewart, Chanler Turnley

Relays: 
Girls Senior 800 Free (MK Miller, Victoria Padial, Hannah Core, Alyssa Dilldine);

Girls 10 & U 200 Medley Relay (Rylee Moore, Reagan Edwards, Nora Scott, Izzy Sabbaghian); 
Girls 10 & U 200 Free Relay (Rylee Moore, Izzy Sabbaghian, Reagan Edwards, Nora Scott);
Girls 11-12 200 Medley Relay (Jeanne Frederic , Chanler Turnley, Ashlyn Hunt, Annalane Lee)

Girls 11-12 Free Relay (Ashlyn Hunt, Jeanne Frederic, Annalane Lee, Chanler Turnley), 

Boys 10 & U Medley Relay (Nicolas Domingue, Landon Godso, Cami Miles, Dylan Apsey);

Boys 10 & U 200 Free Relay (Dylan Apsey, Riley Brown, Nicholas Domingue, Landon Godso);

Adelaide Brown, Riley Brown, Hannah Core, Silas DeJean, Nicholas Domingue, Cameron Miles, Danielle Miles, Michael Padial, Victoria Padial, Sarah Simar

Top 8 Individual Event Finishers:

Claudia Apsey, Sean Apsey, Jacob Bares, Braydon Bergeron, Gabby Core, Reagan Edwards, Carley Foster, Matthew Frederic, Thomas Frederic, Connor Futch, Alex Goay, James Henderson, Darren Holliday, Olivia Huffman, Sarah Kudijaroff, Annalane Lee, Jolee Liles, Madison Mangum, Dainon Miles, Amy Miller, Brooks Moore, Anna Morris, Izzy Sabbaghian, Miranda Serio, Erin Trahan

High Point Winners and 1^st/2^nd runner-ups: 

Winners
Nora Scott – Girls 10 & U High Point Winner

Runner Up
Landon Godso – Boys 10 & U High Point 1^st runner up

Dylan Apsey – Boys 10 & U High Point 2^nd runner up

Jeanne Frederic – Girls 11-12 High Point 1^st runner up

Ashlyn Hunt – Girls 11-12 High Point 2^nd runner up

Caroline Beene – Girls 13-14 High Point 2^nd runner up

Colin Bone – Boys 13-14 High Point 2^nd runner up

MK Miller – Girls 15-16 High Point 1^st runner up

Paul Stewart – Senior Boys High Point 2^nd runner up

Best Times (!!) - 71.90% best times (452 swims - including relay lead-offs - with 325 best times)