Tiger swim team places 11th at Springfield Invitational
The Nevada High School Tiger swim team tied for 11th at the 22-school Springfield Invitational, held Oct. 26 at Foster Natatorium.
Nevada's team-finish was highlighted by junior Ben Hines' double-gold medal performance in the 50-yard Freestyle, and 100-Backstroke. Hines' showing in the backstroke set a new Nevada school record — as well as an automatic state-qualifying time. Nevada also notched an exceptional showing in the 200-Freestyle relay event, placing sixth.
"We had a good showing," said Nevada head coach, Clay Wheeler. "Many of our swimmers placed in the top half of the fields. Our 200-Freestyle relay team moved up a position in the state rankings to (No. 8) in Class 1. We are now preparing for district swimming at the Southwest Missouri (SWMO) champs next week."
Nevada results
• Ben Hines: First-place 50-Free (21.46); First-place 100-Backstroke (54.15).
• Braden Russell: 14th-place 100-Backstroke (1:04.01); 22nd-place 200-Free (2:07.54).
• Kalen Morris: 16th-place 100-Backstroke (1:04.15); 26th-place 50-Free (24.12).
• Tyler Armstrong: 20th-place 100-Breaststroke (1:14.09); 23rd-place 100-Butterfly (1:10.63).
• Karter Evans: 22nd-place 200 Individual Medley (2:32.82); 36th-place 100-Free (58.82).
• Grant Miller: 25th-place 50-Free (24.10); 27th-place 100-Free (56.47).
• Gage Rubin: 38th-place 50-Free (26.19); 43rd-place 100-Breaststroke (100.92).
• Braylin Brooks: 40th-place 100-Backstroke (1:29.54); 43rd-place 200-Free (2:26.80).
• Colby Bourassa: 51st-place 200-Free (2:39.83); DNP 100-Backstroke (1:29.21).
• Russell Brattin: DNP 50-Free (28.22); DNP 100-Free (1:03.53).
• Anthony Hoffman: DNP 50-Free (29.69); DNP 100-Free (1:08.82).
• Lane Brooks: DNP 50-Free (33.59); DNP 100-Free (1:24.95).
• Daylan Harth: DNP 100-Backstroke (1:37.01.
• Jeremiah Hoss: DNP 500-Backstroke (7:33.08).
NHS Relay results
• 200-Free relay (A): Morris, Hines, Russell, Miller — sixth-place (1:33.02).
• 400-Free relay (A): Morris, Hines, Russell, Miller — ninth-place (3:39.07).
• 200-Free relay (B): Brattin, Braylin Brooks, Hoffman, Hoss — DNP (1:54.84).
• 400-yard Free relay (B): Bourassa, Brattin, Harth, Hoffman — (4:51.79).
TEAM RESULTS
• Rockhurst, 482; Glendale, 323; Cape Central, 189; Lafayette, 141; Ozark, 138; Kickapoo, 133; Rock Bridge, 128; Camdenton, 114; Warrensburg, 101; Joplin, 95.5; Nevada, 88; West Plains, 88; Logan-Rogersville, 76; Hickman, 71.5; Republic, 49; Battle, 33; Marshfield, 24; Poplar Bluff, 20; Hillcrest, 14; Parkview, 10; Springfield Central, 6; Nixa, 1.