RSA Wahoos Newsletter

14 RSA swimmers competed in Charoltte at the Age group Sectionals last weekend. Over 80 teams traveled from Georgia, Tennesse, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Mississippi to the meet.

Leading the way for RSA was Bailey Maloney, breaking two team records and winning the 11-12 Boys 50 and 100 Breast. Bailey broke Ben Armstong's 11-12 50 and 200 Breaststroke records that have stood at RSA since 1994. Bailey achieved a Top 16 time in the 11-12 Boys 50 Breaststroke swimming a 30.39. Bailey won the 50 and 100 Breats and placed 2nd in the 11-12 200 Breast breaking Armstrongs record, (2:28.79). He also placed 2nd in the 50 Free, 3rd 100IM and 400IM, and 5th 100FR, 200IM,

10 & Under Power came from Thomas Bell who finished 6th in the 50 and 100 Fly. T-Bell swam an outstanding 100 Fly dropping 4 seconds (1:08.89 AAAA) and he dropped 5 seconds in the 200 Free (2:14.87 AAA). Erica Hoff swam a fantastic meet earning points for the team in the 100 Back (1:12.27) placing in a strong 8th place. It was a fantastic first Age Group Sectionals for Erica and JD Humphrey. Trevor Hair achieved 100% best times in the 50-100 Back and 200IM.

11-12 Boys finished 7th in the 200 Medley relay, leading off with Micheal Harr, Bailey Maloney, JT Bartel, and Tad Spence. Micheal Harr swam a fantastic 200 Back finishing in a 2:25.75. JT Bartel dropped 13 seconds in his 1000 Free achieving a AAA (11:36.51) time. He also finished 16th in the 200 Breast. Christopher Daniels competed in the 50 Fly and gave RSA a fast split on the 200 Free relay.

Maddie Witzke lead the 11-12 girls placing 9th in the 50 Breast AAA (34.31), 13th in the 100 Breast (1:15.59), and 22nd in the 200 Breast (2:47.68). Kiko Lamb swam a solid meet, breaking the 12 mintue marker in the 1000 Free (11:56.19). Kiko achieved a AAA in the 100Back (1:06.55) and 200Back (2:23.76) placing 17th in both, and 18th 200fly, 19th 50Back.

Jessie Godlewski was the perfect team leader for the small group of RSA swimmers who participated. Jessie performed well after a strong short course season. She earned team points by placing 7th in the 13-14 1650 Free (17:48.79). She swam an outstanding 500-1000Free and performed numerous life time best swims. MJ Densmore finished 9th in the 13-14 100 Back and 12th in the 50FR. She also achieved life time best swims in the 100Free (55.23) and 200Back (2:17.03). Claire Nobles swam solid races in the 50-100-1000Free.

Congratulations to RSA 14 and under Age Group Sectional Qualifiers. Way to go RSA!

Thank you to all the parents who kept the RSA Spirit alive. The RSA posters, the

team dinner, and the crazy clappers and sunglasses for the kids (and coaches) were AWESOME!

Thanks for all your support and dedication to the RSA Wahoos!