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Meet 5: Back to Back Championships for the Hurricanes
The import of Saturday's meet was evident on the Hurricanes' faces as they prepped themselves for the final challenge of the season. With a second straight divisional championship, Hidden Creek churned out races as blisteringly hot as the weather and prevailed over Evergreen Hidden Creek 349-153.
Hidden Creek Game Faces
High spirits reigned all morning long, from the rousing pre-meet cheers and team tunnels . . . .
to the trophy presentation and unveiling of championship t-shirts.
The day ended with affectionate goodbyes for the graduating seniors.
Meet 4: Hurricanes Don the War Paint and Remain Undefeated in Divisional Meets
The Hurricanes donned their war paint and took another step towards defending their division championship by beating Springfield Golf and Country Club by a score of 287-229. The two teams were neck and neck going into the relays with several races ending in a photo finish as Hidden Creek relied on their depth to seal the win in the second half of the meet.
Close races and photo finishes characterized the Hurricanes' meet against Springfield Golf and Country Club
Hidden Creek swimmers also continued their assault on the record books, setting six more club records. Regan Glembocki lowered her own mark in the Girls 13-14 Breastroke. Anthony Barbee broke three of his records: Boys 15-18 Free, Boys 15-18 Back, and Boys 15-18 IM. Not to be outdone, Ben Barbee established a new team record in the Boys 9-10 100 IM in a race that went down to the wire. Mason Greenblatt broke the Boys 9-10 backstroke record.
UPDATE: The Hurricanes also broke several team relay records at Saturday's meet, and several more at Sunday's Relay Carnival. Those records are:
Girls 8 & Under 100 Free Relay (Lauren Treacy, Mary Kugler, Amanda Jaegar, Mason Glembocki)
Girls 9-10 100 Medley Relay (Samantha Kelly, Kaitlyn McCarthy, Grace Nalepka, Nicole Cason)
Girls 9-18 200 Free Mixed Age Relay (Samantha Kelly, Amanda Broyles, Sierra Jeter, Carolyn Barbee)
Girls 13-14 200 Medley Relay (Courtney Cuppernull, Regan Glembocki, Sierra Jeter, Kileen Rivers)
Girls 15-18 200 Medley Relay (Carolyn Barbee, Regan Glembocki, Sierra Jeter, Paula Novacki)
Boys 8 & Under 100 Free Relay (Luke Addington, John Kelly, Rex Kerrigan, David Mead)
Boys 9-10 100 Medley Relay (Warren Breiseth, Mason Greenblatt, Ben Barbee, Kaelan Kerrigan)
Boys 9-18 200 Free Relay (Ben Barbee, Devin Bennett, Ben Carniol, Anthony Barbee)
Boys 11-12 200 Medley Relay (Matthew Evanko, Devin Bennett, Stephen Ratcliffe, William Glembocki)
Ben Barbee celebrates his new team record in the Boys 9-10 100 IM
The season closes next Saturday for the Hurricanes, who will swim against Evergreen Country Club as they strive for back-to-back championships.
Meet 3: July 10 vs. Mount Vernon Country Club - Hurricanes are in their Element
Wet and cool weather didn't dampen the Hurricanes' spirit as they continued their quest to defend their division title. Armed with towels, canopies, and assorted rain gear, swimmers took to the pool and gave it their all. The less than ideal conditions didn't stop many swimmers from posting personal bests.
Luke Addington (7) and Anthony Barbee (15), representing the far ends of the age group spectrum, turned in impressive performances by winning all four of their individual races. Sierra Jeter (13) continued to impress, winning every one of her individual races except for the 50 Breast, which was taken by teammate Regan Glembocki (13).
Team depth was on display, particularly for the Boys 9-10 age group, which swept their races in the 50 Free, 50 Back, and 100 IM. The 13-14 Girls also showed their strength by sweeping the 50 Breast event.
Both Coaches and swimmers got drenched without even stepping foot in the pool!
Rain didn't stop the Hurricanes from turning in excellent swims
GO HURRICANES!!
Meet 2: June 26 vs. Mount Vernon Yacht Club - First Divisional Victory
The Hurricanes swim their way to victory
Week 2 saw the Hurricanes post their first division win, a 385-126 victory over host Mount Vernon Yacht Club. Unlike last year's meet against MVYC, which was shortened by rain, the sun shone hot and bright as the two teams raced against each other with the picturesque Potomac River in the background.
Swimmers make their own shade against the beating sun Young swimmers congratulate Courtney Cuppernull after a winning swim
Just one week after setting 14 new club records, the Hurricanes once again lowered several of those marks. New records were set by the following swimers:
Sierra Jeter: Girls 13-14 50 Back
Regan Glembock: Girls 13-14 50 Breast
Anthony Barbee: Boys 15-18 50 Free, Boys 15-18 50 Back, Boys 15-18 50 Fly.
Anthony Barbee broke the Boys 15-18 Fly mark for the second week in a row
The Hurricanes will take the weekend of July 3 off to celebrate Independence Day, and take to the pool again on July 10 against Mount Vernon Country Club.
Meet 1: June 19 vs. Trump National - 14 new club records set
The Hurricanes opened the 2010 season with a splash
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The Hurricanes opened the season with a splash on Saturday, with a terrific meet against cross-divisional opponent Trump National. The team set 14 club records and displayed great team spirit along the way. The new records were set in the following events:
Girls 13-14 Free: Sierra Jeter
Girls 13-14 50 Back: Sierra Jeter
Girls 13-14 50 Breast: Regan Glembocki
Girls 13-14 50 Fly: Sierra Jeter
Girls 13-14 100 IM: Sierra Jeter
Boys 9-10 50 Fly: Mason Greenblatt
Boys 15-18 50 Free: Anthony Barbee
Boys 15-18 50 Breast: Anthony Barbee
Boys 15-18 Back: Anthony Barbee
Boys 15-18 50 Fly: Anthony Barbee
Boys 15-18 100 IM: Michael Ratcliffe
Girls Mixed Age 200 Free Relay: Samantha Kelly, Amanda Broyles, Sierra Jeter, Carolyn Barbee
Girls 13-14 200 Medley Relay: Courtney Cuppernull, Regan Glembocki, Sierra Jeter, Kileen Rivers
Boys 9-10 Medley Relay: Ben Barbee, Warren Breiseth, Mason Greenblatt, Kaelan Kerrigan
Sierra Jeter on her way to a new club record in the 50 Fly Great team spirit was on display all meet long
The day ended with a dunking for Coach Tana at her inaugurial meet.
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