The Commerce Tigersharks wrapped up one of their most successful seasons last weekend, as 10 swimmers brought back 20 medals from the state meet in Tifton.
"Everyone medaled in every event they swam in,” said coach Nick Moulton. “I can't remember the last time that happened."
A swimmer had to finish with one of the top eight overall times in the morning preliminaries to qualify for the afternoon finals in order to earn a medal.
Dalton Dean brought home two medals for the Tigersharks from the state swim meet in Tifton last weekend, including one in the 50-yard butterfly and one in the 50-yard backstroke.
Tigersharks Win Twenty Medals At State
Brandon Liles started the team medal count on Friday by placing seventh in the boys’ 10 & under Short Free and second in the 25-yard Butterfly.
The Tigersharks continued to perform well on Saturday, despite a delay due to stormy weather.
The girls’ 14 & under relay team, comprising Hannah McRee, Hayden McRee, Tori Smallwood and Taylor Lacey, finished eighth in the medley relay and sixth in the freestyle relay.
“I was very pleased with the relay team’s finishes,” said Commerce Parks and Recreation aquatic center coordinator Pam Minish. “Hannah decided to swim up in the older group so we could have a relay team and I think it worked out great.”
Other winners in girls’ competition included Emmie Burley, who placed fourth in the 12-under 50-yard backstroke; Taylor Lacey, who finished second in the 14-under 50-yard freestyle and sixth in the 50-yard breaststroke; and Hannah Lacey, who placed fourth in the 12-under 50-yard butterfly and seventh in the individual medley.
For the boys, Quincy Mashburn placed third in the 14-under 100-yard freestyle and eighth in the 50-yard backstroke; Dawson Knick finished fourth in the 12-under 50-yard breaststroke; and Dalton Dean placed fourth in the 12-under 50-yard butterfly and eighth in the 50-yard backstroke.
Last year, the Tigersharks brought home 12 medals from the state meet.
The Tigersharks continued to perform well on Saturday, despite a delay due to stormy weather.
The girls’ 14 & under relay team, comprising Hannah McRee, Hayden McRee, Tori Smallwood and Taylor Lacey, finished eighth in the medley relay and sixth in the freestyle relay.
Team members take part in the parade during opening ceremonies in Tifton on Saturday.
Other winners in girls’ competition included Emmie Burley, who placed fourth in the 12-under 50-yard backstroke; Taylor Lacey, who finished second in the 14-under 50-yard freestyle and sixth in the 50-yard breaststroke; and Hannah Lacey, who placed fourth in the 12-under 50-yard butterfly and seventh in the individual medley.
For the boys, Quincy Mashburn placed third in the 14-under 100-yard freestyle and eighth in the 50-yard backstroke; Dawson Knick finished fourth in the 12-under 50-yard breaststroke; and Dalton Dean placed fourth in the 12-under 50-yard butterfly and eighth in the 50-yard backstroke.
Last year, the Tigersharks brought home 12 medals from the state meet.
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