District Championship Finals At GCC~Brooke

Another great day in the pool, although Brooke really wanted to get better times today. She had a new kneeskin and was really hoping it would help her more, I think. But it was a great day! She did NOT swim the 200 relay, as they really needed to stack that race. The girls ended up winning all three of the relays today, giving us some huge points as they are scored double! Brooke dropped time in both of her individual events and ended up 5th overall in both the 200 IM and the 100 Free. The 400 relay was SO FUN to watch! It came right down to the wire, but we ended up pulling it off and Brooke's team secured the #1 medal! So she got to be on the medal stand today which is awesome! She wasn't as thrilled with today's results, but I am so proud of her. She is such a versatile swimmer and will do well in any event! Coach can put her anywhere, whereas some of the other swimmers are only good in one event or one stroke! I'm proud of you Brooke!

Making a circle for their team prayer with anyone (including other teams) who wanted to join them.

Brooke standing next to Meg Parrack.

Meg and Brooke!

Lined up for the 200 IM championship heat! Going against some fast swimmers... Nicole Matheson (SMHS) and Sam Seiber from Liberty.

Meg Parrack was in the lane next to Brooke.

Starting strong with the Fly!

Backstroke...

Breaststroke...

Dad talking to Brooke after the IM as she was a little discouraged with her time.

Lined up again for the 100 Free in the championship heat...

100 Free

Taking a break at our camp...she got a nice back massage from her favorite mom!

Resting up before the 400 Relay!

I didn't get any pictures of the race, but it was super intense! These 4 amazing girls did it! They swam in a different order, so Brooke could try for the official split time swimming first. Then Connor, Lindsey and Ellice swam getting us a first place medal!

Brooke, Connor Herrin below, Lindsey Thomas upper left and Ellice Richman upper right.

Team pictures after the announcement that we came in 2nd place overall. Everyone was pretty bummed because we thought we had it! Boys came in 2nd, Girls came in 2nd giving us 2nd place overall. Liberty must've just barely eecked us out. Nobody heard the scoring because there was so much noise and chaos! Coach didn't even hear anything above all the noise. These kids worked hard and had a great season! Nothing to be ashamed of!