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Cavemen Swimmers Qualify Two Relays for State

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By Don Eskins

When the Carlsbad High School swimmers hosted their Holiday Invitational on Saturday, December 13, those who showed up to compete had a huge surprise in store.

This year, due to pool problems, CHS hosted the event in Artesia. However, as difficult as it may have been to relocate for the meet, Carlsbad’s kids swam very well.

Through it all, the Cavegirls finished second and the Cavemen third. Eight teams were in attendance for the meet.

“Even though we had to move our home meet to Artesia because our pool is down, our swimmers stepped up and had a great meet,” said CHS head coach Samantha Segura. “We came away with two state-qualifying relay teams, and multiple kids dropped time to get closer to their individual state cuts. Overall, it was a really positive day for our kids.”

Samuel Vega, Benjamin Jang, Constantine Gonzales, and Kason Longbine teamed up to qualify for state in two relays, the 200 medley, with a time of 1:48.62, and the 200 free, with a time of 1:38.45.

Carlsbad High’s swimmers will compete next on January 10 at the Albuquerque Academy Invitational.

CHS Holiday Invitational High Point Swimmers:

Benjamin Jang scored 40 points by placing first overall in the 100 yard free, with a time of 50.60, and first overall in the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1:06.03.

Olivia Jang scored 37 points by placing second overall in 100 yard fly, with a time of 1:04.12, and placing first overall in 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1:15.19.

Samuel Vega scored 31 points by placing fourth overall in the 100 yard fly, with a time of 59.61, and third overall in the 100 yard backstroke with a time of 1:00.40.

Taitum Lindsey scored 30 points by placing fourth in her 100 yard free, with a time of 1:03.69, and fourth in 100 yard backstroke with a time of 1:14.25.

Constantine Gonzales scored 30 points by placing third overall in the 200 yard IM, with a time of 2:27.12, and fifth overall in the 100 yard breaststroke with a time of 1:12.65.

Kason Longbine scored 28 points by placing second in the 200 IM, with a time of 2:26.35, and eighth overall in the 50 free with a time of 25.82.

Tiny Martinez scored 21 points by placing ninth in the 50 free, with a time of 29.86, and seventh in the 100 free with a time of 1:06.02. (Stats by CHS Swim Team)

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