Hopewell Swimming
Hopewell Varsity Swim Senior Night – Heartfelt Goodbyes, Quotes from Seniors and Slideshow!
Monday, February 10th
Hopewell Varsity Swimming is sending off their seniors with a swim meet and heartfelt goodbye. Graduating this year from the swim team include Mia Blakeslee, Troy Palochak, Joey McCullough, Matt Fritz, Charlie Houston, Owen Levinger, Aleena Gray, and Jozlyn Marnhout (South Side Swimmer). Each senior has had a special part in this season, and we wish them well in their future endeavors.
Hopewell Sports Nation was there and spoke to each Senior Swimmer as they had their send off night and farewell meet and attained these Senior Sendoff Quotes, messages to our Vikings Community:
Aleena Gray – After swimming for so many years, this senior, Aleena Gray, said, “Being a swimmer is hard and it is not always fun but it is the people who make it fun and I will be forever grateful for these memories I have created these past years.”
Mia Blakeslee – Another swimmer who has been at it for a while, Mia Blakeslee, said, ” Even if you aren’t the best, try your best, When you start trying your best, you will surprise yourself. Just keep swimming.”
Owen Levinger – Before experiencing his senior night, Owen Levinger had a few wise words about life: “Never give up!”
Jozlyn Marnhout – is a South-Side Swimmer who had a co-op with Hopewell this year and we were finally able to make her officially a part of the team. Our Girls Team Captain, “‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’ I am only where I am today because the Lord got me here.”
Charlie Houston- Hopewell’s Boys Team Captain, said, ” I feel that everyone should be able to pursue their dreams whether that be in good grades or a sport, everyone should have a place somewhere.”
Tonight’s Meet
The Boys and girls both had a tough match against Quaker Valley at home. The races were tight, and the times were very close however, the boys managed to push through and come up victorious. Girls put up a good fight, and although they did not win, some posted their best times.
Boys Score: HV 48/QV 38
Girls Score: QV 56/HV 37
Relay Results
- Girls 200 Medley Relay: 2nd place
- Boys 200 Medley Relay: 2nd place
- Girls 200 Free Relay: 2nd place
- Boys 200 Free A Relay: 1st place
- Boys 200 Free B Relay: 3rd place
- Girls 400 Free Relay: 1st place
- Boys 400 Free Relay: 1st place
Individual Results
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200 Free:
- 1st place: Joseph McCullough
- 2nd place: Joseph Bulebush
- 3rd place: Aleena Gray
- 4th place: Maddie Shields
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200 IM:
- 1st place: Tyler Oliver
- 2nd place: Jacob Zupsic
- 2nd place: Ava Yoder
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50 Free:
- 1st place: Lindsey Brown
- 3rd place: Mitchell Ryan
- 4th place: Joel Olshanski
- 4th place: Jozlyn Marnhout
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100 Fly:
- 2nd place: Charlie
- 2nd place: Jozlyn Marnhout
- 3rd place: Tyler Oliver
- 3rd place: Alenna Gray
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100 Free:
- 1st place: Lindsey Brown
- 3rd place: Joel Olshanski
- 4th place: Owen Levinger
- 4th place: Mia (dropped 1.7 seconds)
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500 Free:
- 1st place: Jacob Zupsic
- 2nd place: Joe Bulebush
- 3rd place: Maddie Shields (dropped 0.68 seconds)
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100 Back:
- 1st place: Ava Yoder
- 3rd place: Mitchell Ryan
- 3rd place: Sophia Magistro
- 4th place: Owen Levinger
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100 Breast:
- 2nd place: Mia Blakeslee
- 2nd place: Charlie Houston
- 3rd place: Matt Fritz
Coaches Comments:
Our head coach, Kathi Lopez, has a few comments about the season and the amazing performance our swimmers put on at Monday’s competition. She said, “Overall, I am overjoyed about the season, our time improvements have come in ebbs and flows. However, we have come very far from the beginning of the season, with most of the team qualifying for the MAC competition and WPIALS. I think yesterday was a good meet for team spirit and bonding! We have good competition with people posting best times, although not being in the water for a while.”
Assistant Coach Barb Marnhout said, ” Every single swimmer on this team has improved this year, we have seen a lot of techniques improving, which has subsequently caused times to improve as well.”
Important Upcoming Dates:
MAC Championship: February 15th, 2025
WPIAL Championship: February 27th & 28th, 2025
