Xavier Prep’s
swimming and diving team gave it a good run in its season opener against
defending state champion Scottsdale Chaparral on Thursday (Sept. 5), but came
up just a bit short, 104-82.
The Gators
had some strong swims at Scottsdale’s Cactus Park Pool to keep it close.
The 200-yard
medley relay team emerged victorious, with sophomore Gracie Munk, junior Pao
Guerra, senior Olivia Paliscak and junior Kelly Scott.
Scott also
had a big day in a few individual events, winning the 50-yard freestyle and
finishing second behind senior teammate Vica Dow in the 100-yard freestyle. And
Munk touched the wall first in the 100-yard butterfly.
In 1-meter
diving, senior Maddy Sewell finished second. A couple of freshmen also showed
promise. Libby Surgent finished fifth and Claira Chong finished eighth.
Xavier will
have a busy week coming up.
The Gators
will compete in the annual Wolves Classic at Chandler High Pool. The divers
will hit the water on Tuesday (Sept. 10), and the swimmers will take the plunge
on Sept. 14. In between, XCP will have a dual meet on Sept. 12 against Phoenix
Pinnacle at the Brophy Prep complex.
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