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The Virgin Valley High School (VVHS) swim team concluded its season at the Nevada State Championship in Las Vegas, securing multiple individual titles and top-eight finishes in the relay events. Kyra Jensen won the 50 freestyle title for the third consecutive year. Jensen also placed first in the 100 freestyle, marking her second consecutive state title in that … [Read more...] about Jensen three-peats in 50 freestyle
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PRs will be prevalent in the Pirates’ pool
The Moapa Valley High School swim team might be small, but there’s nothing small about the team’s goals. Moapa Valley has yet to make the NIAA Swimming and Diving record books, but the hope is that the girls relay team makes state. Returning girls include seniors Maycee Andrus, Savannah Neel and Sadie Schulthies. Sophomore Robin Washburn also returns. “This year’s team is … [Read more...] about PRs will be prevalent in the Pirates’ pool
Mesquite Manta Rays celebrate successful summer season
The Mesquite Manta Rays, a city-sponsored swim team, celebrated their annual end-of-season party this week, capping off their largest season yet with 93 swimmers. The summer was packed with competitive meets, including the Hot Top Invitational in Hurricane, Utah, and a home meet against Utah Tech on July 12. Hosting a meet is a huge undertaking, with coaches and volunteers … [Read more...] about Mesquite Manta Rays celebrate successful summer season
MV swimming finishes season
The Pirates swimming team unfortunately saw the end of their season in the NIAA 3A Southern Regional Tournament on May 9. “It was really exciting watching these girls learn, improve and grow this year,” head coach Kristal Beckstrand said. In order to make the state meet, the Pirate swimmers had to place in the top four to qualify. The girls came close, with several … [Read more...] about MV swimming finishes season
VV swim teams make waves at regionals and state
The Virgin Valley High School swim team concluded a successful season with strong performances at both the regional and state championships. The girls team demonstrated dominance at the regional competition, held May 6 and 9 at the Pavilion Center Pool in Las Vegas, securing first place with an impressive 369 points. Boulder City High School followed with 326 points, and … [Read more...] about VV swim teams make waves at regionals and state
Pirate swimmers break personal records and qualify for playoffs
The Pirate swimmers took second place to finish out their regular season by breaking personal records, diving into qualification for the regional meet and state playoffs. “We swam well, and we have had a few qualify for regionals,” head coach Kristal Beckstrand said. “I am proud of their hard work.” The last swim meet was held in Mesquite against Virgin Valley and Mater … [Read more...] about Pirate swimmers break personal records and qualify for playoffs