Swimmers to compete in district tournament

Seven Aviator swimmers are among the 30 competing in the district tournament at Cleveland State University today, February 16: Jack Benson, Amanda Carrington, Mason Fox, Tommy Gress, Ryan McKnight, Will Rose and Michael Shields.

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The seven qualified in the sectional tournament at the University of Akron. In addition to qualifying, Rose won sectional titles in the 100 freestyle (:46.89) and 100 backstroke (:52.09).

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Tommy Gress qualified in the 500 freestyle (5:35.46) while Amanda Carrington did so in the 100 backstroke (1:03.07).

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The team of Michael Shields, Mason Fox, Tommy Gress, Will Rose, Jack Benson and Ryan McKnight qualified in the 400 relay. Their time, 3:36.97, was 13th best in the sectional meet.

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-- Michael Zornes, Red and Blue

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Senior Cosmetology students help members of the AHS swim team dye their hair blonde, a tradition before the sectional meet.

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Seth Stevens, Michael Shields, Jack Benson and Mason Fox brave the dyeing process in preparation for sectionals

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Jack Benson, Michael Shields, Seth Stevens and Mason Fox show off their blonde locks, done courtesy of Lisa Scanlon’s Senior Cosmetology class