Local junior swimmers receive High Score Awards at Vandal Trick or Treat meet

MOSCOW — Nine-year-old Charlie Johnson and seven-year-old Emerson Johnson captured the High Point Award in their age group as 20 swimmers from the Sandpoint Sharks Swim Club competed at the annual Vandal Trick or Treat meet at the University of California on Saturday. Idaho Swim Center.

Johnson dominated in many events: Charlie Johnson finished fifth in the 100 IM (1:37.37), eighth in the 50 butterfly (51.38), sixth in the 50 back (46.49), 10th in the 50 breast (57.36), and seventh in the 50 breast. 50 free (42.14). Emerson Johnson finished first in the 50 fly (1:19.95), second in the 50 back (1:04.41) and fourth in the 50 freestyle (1:14.39).

“Everyone swam as fast as they could, had positive attitudes and great team spirit,” Sandpoint Sharks head coach Emily Renzini said. “They were cheering each other on at the end of the lanes and having a good time pushing each other to do their best.” , that’s what I like to see.”

A total of six Sharks swam in their first encounter, meaning it was also their first dive out of the blocks. They were: Kate Bracht (age 8), Emi Gordon (9), Addy Gordon (11), Gunnar Gustafson (13), Lilly Montgomery (9) and Gabriel Hawkins (8), who swam to a new personal best in the 50-yard backstroke 1:02.21.

Coach Renzini said Addy Tyler’s (14) improved technique and efficient racing helped her break time in every event she swam: 200 IM (4:03.13), 100 breast (1:58.59) and 100 freestyle (1:41.27).

Vienne LaFountain (11) returned to the Sharks after being in a cast for more than a month and took the cast off for the full meet. Coach Renzini said she did her best, which resulted in personal bests: 50 butterfly (45.37), 50 back (40.79), 50 breast (47.63) and 50 freestyle (35.96).

“I love this meet because it’s fun and short; we get back to the race and see all our friends by the pool,” said Coach Renzini. “This was also Coach Alin Moss’s first stint with the Sandpoint Sharks. We couldn’t be more grateful for her help in continuing to grow our team.”

As the club grew, the girls had the opportunity to compete in three 200 freestyle relays, and all three achieved personal best times on Saturday: ‘A’ (Charley-Rain Olpin, Alivia Storms, Brylee Garvin, Savannah Ferris) 2:16.86; ‘B’ (Delaney Montgomery, Addy Tyler, Constance Ferris, Charlie Johnson) 2:50.31; ‘C’ (Payne Coleman, Kate Bracht, Lilly Montgomery, Addy Gordon) 3:55.67.

“Overall, I’m proud of the team and the support everyone gives each other poolside,” said Coach Renzini. “This was a quick meet with a lot of kids taking part, so I’m glad to see how our team is growing in a positive way.”