LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. —
The Crooked Creek Crocs captured their first ever Southern Kentucky Swim Conference Champion-ships Saturday at the Russell County Natator-ium in Russell Springs.
The Crocs came into the meet with a perfect 5-0 record.
The meet began with the Crocs sweeping the first five relays and earning silver in the 15-18 year old mixed relay. The 9-10 mixed medley relay team of Elle Hays, Katie Anne Brown, Mattie Lewis and Gabe Francis set a new conference record with a time of 1:14.78, as did the 11-12 mixed relay team of Emma Ivey, Keller Brown, Caroline Francis, and Parker Herren with a time of 2:13.41. The previous record for that event was 2:33.41 set by Lakewood Marlins in 2008.
In all, the Crocodiles set an impressive 24 conference records. The team also brought home eight individual high-point winners. They were:
• 6 & under boys and girls high-point winners: Joaquin Pauig, 43 points; and Tyra Fields 40 points;
• 7-8 boys: Spencer Hays, 54 points;
• 9-10 girls: Katie Anne Brown, 73 points;
• 11-12 boys and girls: Keller Brown, 75 points; and Emma Ivey, 75 points;
• 13-14 boys: Bretty Walter, 75 points; and
• 17-18 girls: Stacy Wilk, 75 points.
Both the men’s and women’s teams came home with championships titles. The final score was Crooked Creek Crocs, 2,383.5; Cedar Rapids Dolphins, 1,887; and Lakewood Marlins, 1,744.5.
The Crocs are coached by Caroline Akers, Jarod Martin, Shelley Nunely, Kristin Wyatt and Kyle Yeager.
Local Sports
Related Photos
-
The Crooked Creek Crocs won first place at the Southern Kentucky Swim Conference Championships at Russell Springs Saturday. The Crocs beat out the Lakewood Marlins and Cedar Rapids Dolphins by nearly 500 points.
August 6, 2012
Crocs capture SKSC Championships
- Local Sports
-
-
Quick start carries North Laurel to title
-
Cards roll into finals with 10-0 win over Williamsburg
-
North keeps title streak alive
-
South dominates Williamsburg in opening game
-
Mallory handcuffs Generals in 10-0 win
-
Cards go deep against ‘Jumpers
-
Regular season ends on high note for North
-
Jags hold off Black Bears, 3-2
-
Somerset shocks North Laurel with late rally, 5-2
-
Bats come back to life for South Laurel
- More Local Sports Headlines
-
Officials: Truck Hit Bridge Before Collapse
Sheriff: No Sign Killing of 2 Kids Was Planned
Obama Defends Drone Strikes, With Limits
Raw: Jurors Deadlock on Jodi Arias Penalty
Boy Scouts Decision "First Step" Say Activists
Raw: Utah Teen Arrested in Death of His Brothers
Closer Look at Okla. School Where Children Died
Two Suspects in Murder Known to London Police
Boy Scouts Mom Supports Gay Inclusiveness
"Be Ready": NOAA Warns of Busy Hurricane Season
SeaWorld: Penguins Are Coolest Thing in Florida
Obama Renews Call to Close Gitmo
Obama Offers Drone Strike Defense
Raw: Heckler Interrupts Obama on Guantanamo
A Slice of Apple History Up for Grabs
