2015 Sierra Vista Girls Swimming Capsule

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

February 24, 2015 - 10:24 pm

SIERRA VISTA

Head coach: David Jurvelin, 11th season, and Mike Boland, first season

Returning letter winners: 15

Top athletes: Isabella Green (Sr.), Polina Frolova (Sr.), Jessica Pearce (Sr.), Lina Herbig (Jr.), Randi Meldrum (Sr.), Jessica Hernandez (Sr.)

Outlook: Green is the school record holder in the 100-yard freestyle and 100 backstroke, and qualified for the state meet in both events.

“We have lots of returning swimmers from last season, and several joined club in the offseason,” Jurvelin said. “We’re hoping to send seniors Isabella Green, Polina Frolova and Jessica Pearce out with a bang after three great years.”

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