Tyler Harper won two events Tuesday to lead Eldorado’s boys swimming team to a 97-90 win over Cheyenne in a dual meet at Multi-Generational.
Nathan Bugash, Noah Letkiewicz, Parker Menzie and Everett Rojas each won individual events Saturday to help the Arbor View boys swimming team beat Centennial, 159-122 at Pavillion.
Michael Finetti won two events Saturday to lead the Desert Oasis boys swimming team to a 113-72 win over Bonanza at Pavilion.
Faith Lutheran’s boys swimming team edged Clark in the final event, and the teams finished tied with 145 points in a meet at Pavilion on Saturday.
The Gators are hoping to contend for the Sunrise Region title.
Here is a recap of every team that won a state title during the 2016 spring sports season and will be looking to defend this upcoming season.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal announces its 2016 all-state boys swimming teams.
Follow the link for postseason swimming honors, as selected by coaches. All-league and all-region teams will be posted as they are received.
The Panthers took control early, with both teams cruising to victories. It was the second consecutive state title for the girls and the fourth straight for the boys.
It was mid-March when Coronado swimming coach David Stump got a phone call from senior Parker Evans.
State championships: 1996
State runner-up finishes: 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 1998
Individual state champions: Michael Velazquez (2015, 200 IM and 100 breaststroke); Michael Velazquez (2014, 200 IM and 100 breaststroke); Michael Velazquez (2013, 200 IM and 100 breaststroke); Thomas Meek (2012, 50 freestyle); Robert Hommel (2011, 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle); Robert Hommel (2009, 200 IM and 500 freestyle); Ryan Chatwin (2006, 1 mtr diving); Jeff Ellingsen (100 backstroke); Jason Reed (1997, 100 butterfly)
Relay state champions: 2018 (200 medley) 2015 (200 freestyle); 2014 (200 freestyle and 400 freestyle); 2013 (200 medley and 200 freestyle) 1998 (200 medley)
Region championships: 2018, 2013, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2005
Region runner-up finishes: 2017, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001
2018 postseason: Finished second (83 points) at the Class 4A state meet, 43 points behind champion Palo Verde.
Won the Class 4A Sunrise Region meet (494 points), 11 points ahead of second-place Coronado.
Last 10 seasons
2018: Second in 4A state meet, Sunrise Region champion
2017: Sixth in 4A state meet, second in Sunrise Region meet
2016: Tied 15th in Division I state meet, third in Sunrise Region meet
2015: Second in Division I state meet, second in Sunrise Region meet
2014: Second in Division I state meet, second in Sunrise Region meet
2013: Second in Division I state meet, Sunrise Region champion
2012: Second in 4A state meet, second in Sunrise Region meet
2011: Fourth in 4A state meet, second in Sunrise Region meet
2010: Fourth in 4A state meet, Sunrise Region champion
2009: Fifth in 4A state meet, second in Sunrise Region meet