The swim team didn’t focus on the end result of the meet against Troy on January 15. They focused on swimmers setting school records and swimmers qualifying for the county and state meet.
Senior Jake Rush set a new school record in the 50 freestyle event with a time of 22.85.
‘It was nice,? said Rush about his achievement. ‘I have been working on it and got the time I wanted. I would like to try for the low 22s, if I can.?
Senior Bobby Nelson and sophomore Kenny Stepflug also set school records in their events, Nelson in the 200 IM (2:05.37) Stepflug in the 200 freestyle (1:48.32).
Diver Jordan Zendejas beat his own record with a score of 294.40.
All four qualified for March’s state meet.
During the 100 freestyle, Stepflug took first place and Nelson took second. Rush placed first in the 100 backstroke. Stepflug, Nelson, Rush and Mike Inch took first place in the 400 free relay with a time of 3:30.57.
The boys lost the meet to Troy, 101.5 ? 83.5.
Clarkston has three more meets until the Oakland County meet in February.
They head to Berkley this Thursday.
‘We are going to try our best,? said Rush. ‘Hopefully we will do as good as we hope.?