CHS Swimmers 6th and 7th at Pecos

By Don Eskins

The Carlsbad High School swim team recently competed at the Pecos Invitational in Pecos, TX. The meet took place on Saturday, November 15.

Overall, the Cavegirls placed sixth, and the Cavemen seventh, in a field of 12.

Olivia Jang paced the Cavegirl effort. Olivia recorded a third-place finish in the 200 free and finished fourth in the 100 fly.

Pacing the Cavemen was Benjamin Jang. Benjamin placed third in the 100 breast and fourth in the 50 free.

“This wasn’t one of our strongest meets, but it gave us the chance to put a lot of things into perspective. But the challenges they faced, coming into the meet, ultimately prepared them to compete, and they never let anything break their spirit,” said CHS swim coach Sam Segura.

“Sometimes, as their coach, my biggest job is reminding our swimmers to stay positive. Overall, though, it turned into a good meet and a valuable learning experience, especially for some of our newer swimmers.”

Next up for the CHS swimmers is the B. Reed Invitational in Hobbs on Saturday, December 6.

Cavemen and Cavegirl Results:

Girls’ 200 Medley relay placed sixth overall with a time of 2:13.77.

Olivia Jang placed third in her 200 yd free with a time of 2:11.23

Tiny Martinez placed 10th in the 50 free with a time of 30.31. Sofia Escorial placed 12th with a time of 30.39.

Benjamin Jang placed fourth in the 50 free with a time of 24.05. Constantine Gonzales placed 14th with a time of 26.35.

Olivia Jang placed fourth in the 100 fly with a time of 1:06.35.

Samuel Vega placed seventh in the 100 Fly with a time of 1:01.51.

Tiny Martinez placed sixth in the 100 free with a time of 1:06.50. Kimberly Quintana placed seventh, Chloe Noel placed ninth, and Julia Comer placed 11th.

Kason Longbine came in fifth in the boys’ 100 free at 58.67. Santiago Gallardo placed 13th with a time of 1:06.93.

Girls’ 200 free relay placed seventh at 2:01.10, and boys’ 200 free relay placed fifth at 1:43.82.

Samuel Vega placed fifth in the 100 yd back at 1:03.59.

Benjamin Jang placed third in the 100 yd breast with a time of 1:07.70.