theguru Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2018 The 2018 Pannell Swim Shop/KHSAA State Swimming & Diving Championships (Feb. 22-24) begin Thursday afternoon with the boys’ and girls’ diving preliminaries at the Ralph Wright Natatorium on the University of Louisville campus. Boys’ diving prelims are slated for 12:30-3 p.m. followed by the girls’ diving prelims from 6:30-9 p.m. Competition resumes Friday morning with the boys’ swimming prelims starting at 10 a.m., followed by the girls’ swimming prelims at 4:30 p.m. Saturday’s championship finals get started at 11 a.m. with the boys’ competition, and conclude with the girls’ championship finals, which are slated to start at 5:15 p.m. Tickets go on sale to the public at 9 a.m. on Friday for the morning session, and 3:30 p.m. for the afternoon session. On Saturday, ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. for the boys’ finals and 4:15 p.m. for the girls’ championship. A complete schedule of events, the official championship program, heat sheets and live scoring can all be found through the links below: Schedule of events – http://khsaa.org/swimming/2018/statetimeschedule.pdf Championship program – KHSAA Heat Sheets – http://khsaa.org/swimming/2018/insert2018.pdf Live Scoring – Meet Results: 218 KHSAA Championships A highlight package from the championship finals will be available at KHSAA.org following the event, along with official championship photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runcible Owl Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 St. Xavier, as expected, qualified well in yesterday's preliminaries. They had the top times in all three relays and qualified 17 individuals into the championship finals. The Tigers look to win their 30th consecutive title. Lexington Catholic looks to have a solid hold on the runner-up spot if they finish out. Trinity, Highlands, Covington Catholic and Dixie Heights will be in a real dog fight for third place. Live results and team scoring link (including complete results from yesterday) - Meet Results: 218 KHSAA Championships Today's finals lane assignments for the championship and consolation rounds - http://khsaa.org/swimming/2018/insert2018.pdf Boys finals begin this morning at 11:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runcible Owl Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Four new state records after four swimming event finals! Team Standings Leaders 1. St. Xavier 178 2. Lex Cath 92 3. Scott Co. 54 4. Cov Cath 52 5. Trinity 46 6. Henry Clay 46 7. PL Dunbar 40 8. Highlands 39 9. Dixie Heights 39 10. Boyle County 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runcible Owl Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) Highlands sophomore diver Finn Murphy wins the state diving title. Congrats Finn! :angrybird12: North Oldham's William Tarvest is the first Kentucky schoolboy to crack 20 seconds in the 50 Yard Freestyle at the state meet. The Mustang junior achieves All-American status. Congrats Will! Through seven of twelve events: St. Xavier 261 Lex Cath 145 Trinity 84 Cov Cath 78 Highlands 73 Scott Co. 72 Dixie Heights 56 Edited February 24, 2018 by Runcible Owl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runcible Owl Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 St. Xavier's Aldan Johnston is the day's first three-time winner. 500 YD Freestyle, 200 YD Freestyle and 200 YD Medley Relay. Three All-American performances and 2 state records so far. Highlands moves into a tie for third with Trinity after eight events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runcible Owl Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Louisville St. Xavier extends it's national records for state championships - 30 consecutive and 54th overall. Congratulations Tigers! Complete results - Meet Results: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runcible Owl Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 The girls final session begins at 5:15 today. Live results available through the post above. Sacred Heart Academy is heavily favored to win it's sixth straight title. Chasing the Valkyries are - North Oldham, Notre Dame, Manual, Lou. Collegiate, Dixie Heights and Christian Academy-Lou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldbird Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Birds had a very good season - best finish at state for them in 20+ years. They lose a few really good swimmers, but they return some good swimmers (and divers) too. Beating Cov. Cath. (again) looks like it could happen again. :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtiger69 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 Congratulations St.X Tigers on 30 in a row ties national record Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runcible Owl Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 (edited) Sacred Heart won their 29th title, led by Claire Donan and Annabel Crush. Congratulations Valkyries! Link to the C-J's Jason Frakes article (with highlights and results) - "Sacred Heart swimmers again prove they're in 'A League of Their Own'" Girls state swimming meet And from the boy's end of the pool ... Link to Steve Bittenbender's article from the Courier-Journal (with highlights and results) - "Aldan Johnston leads St. Xavier to 30th straight boys state swim title" Aldan Johnston leads St. Xavier to 3th straight boys state swim title Edited March 3, 2018 by Runcible Owl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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