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2016 Swimming Honors

Follow the link for postseason swimming honors, as selected by coaches. All-league and all-region teams will be posted as they are received.

DIVISION I TRACK: Silverado’s boys, Centennial girls soar

The Skyhawks seemingly contend for a state team title every five years, and Saturday was no different as they overcame injuries and wintry conditions to claim the championship at the Division I state track and field meet at Carson High.

DIVISION I TRACK: Liberty senior continues golden discus tradition

Nick Tapuala won the discus at the Division I state track and field meet with a mark of 178 feet, 9 inches despite unfavorable conditions at Carson High and became the third Liberty thrower to take home a state title in the event since 2011.

REGION TRACK: Long jumper Jackson helps Silverado boys leap into first

Vernon Jackson won the long jump with ease with an effort of 23-2, and Silverado’s boys track team scored 43 points to take a 15-point lead over Green Valley after the first day of the Division I Sunrise Region meet at Del Sol.

BASEBALL: Basic clinches share of Sunrise League title

Ryne Nelson went 3-for-3 with a double, three runs and two RBIs, and Basic’s baseball team secured a share of the Division I Sunrise League title with a 12-1 five-inning win over visiting Valley on Thursday.

BOYS SWIMMING: Trio helps Legacy nip Gaels

Tristan Arruti, Garrett Jones and Tama Tuitama each won two individual events Saturday to help Legacy’s boys swimming team edge Bishop Gorman, 148-146 at Municipal.

SOFTBALL: Severance, Diamondbacks top Centennial

Winning pitcher Holly Severance had a three-run double in a five-run fifth inning Friday as the Desert Oasis softball team stunned host Centennial, 9-6.