The YMCA Upper Palmetto Rays Girls Swim Team has made history by securing first place at the South Carolina Long Course State Championship this past weekend. This marks the first team championship win for the Rays, a significant milestone for the club.
Under the guidance of their dedicated coaches, the girls delivered outstanding performances across the board. Each swimmer’s contribution was pivotal in achieving this historic victory, showcasing the strength and unity of the team.
The entire team also celebrated the State championships, while the boys’ team achieved a commendable fourth place.
The weekend was filled with memorable moments and remarkable efforts, solidifying the YMCA Upper Palmetto Rays as a formidable force in competitive swimming.
Below are some podium finishes by the swim team!
Additional results:
Girls 11-12 400 LC Meter Freestyle Relay
5th place team consisting of Tanis, Gwen; Thorpe, Livvy; Wise, Addison; and Savage, Avery
Boys 11-12 400 LC Meter Freestyle Relay
6th place team consisting of Medlin, Ashton; Leaver, Carter; Tyler, Jack; and Hogan, Daniel
Girls 13-14 400 LC Meter Freestyle Relay
8th place team consisting of Meehan, Amelia; Costa, Gabby; Hasty, Annie Hope; and Corbi, Julia
Boys 11-12 400 LC Meter IM
6th. Medlin, Ashton
11th. Leaver, Carter
Girls 11-12 800 LC Meter Freestyle
5th. Thorpe, Livvy
9th. Wise, Addison
14th. Perkins, Abbigail
Girls 13-14 800 LC Meter Freestyle
3rd. Gail, Reese
13th. Ono, Haruka
Boys 11-12 800 LC Meter Freestyle
6th. Hogan, Daniel
Boys 13-14 800 LC Meter Freestyle
7th. Leonardo, Grayden
Overall Standings
The Girls team is currently in 3rd place and the boys are in 4th.
Women – Team Rankings – Through Event 8
1. Team Greenville 280 2. Y-Spartaquatics Swim Club 233
3. YMCA of Upper Palmetto Rays 173 4. Carolina Aquatics Swim Club 158
5. City of Charleston Southern Ma 144 6. Gamecock Aquatics 108
7. South Carolina Swim Club 91 8. Hilton Head Aquatics 66
9. Wahoo Aquatic Club 36 10. Clemson Aquatic Team 28
11. Summerville YMCA Tidalwaves 26 12. Columbia Swimming 24
13. Unattached 20 14. Foothills Area YMCA Swim Team 18
15. Anderson Area YMCA Makos 11 16. Riptides Racing Team 9
17. Coastal Aquatic Club 1
Men – Team Rankings – Through Event 8
1. Team Greenville 350 2. Y-Spartaquatics Swim Club 258
3. City of Charleston Southern Ma 146 4. YMCA of Upper Palmetto Rays 135
5. Carolina Aquatics Swim Club 97 6. Hilton Head Aquatics 85
7. Wahoo Aquatic Club 76 8. South Carolina Swim Club 63
9. Gamecock Aquatics 54 9. Summerville YMCA Tidalwaves 54
11. Anderson Area YMCA Makos 39 12. Columbia Swimming 27
13. Coastal Aquatic Club 8 14. City of North Charleston 7
The State Championships continue this weekend, so stay tuned for more results.
