If the 4A boys’ swimming competition at the Colorado Springs Metro League meet were a vote, there would have been a recount.
That describes the razor-thin distance between Air Academy, host Che... Full story
Danny Kay’s rise as a swimmer undoubtedly is due to hard work, dedication and perseverance.
But there’s also an element of self-preservation.
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The junior has overcome two broken hips, one on each side, and two tears... Full story
Just listing the athletic accomplishments of Lewis-Palmer senior swimmer Ryan Arata since arriving on the scene three years ago would be too much for the space allotted.
What the eight-time state champion has done out of the pool doesn’t requi... Full story
For the past 35 years there has been a constant presence in the Coronado athletic department.
Bob Bell, 64, has led the Cougars boys’ swimming team for that span, and the job he did in 2011 is proof that this veteran coach has still got it.
S... Full story
BOYS’ SWIMMING PEAK PERFORMERS
See photos of (most of the) first-team selections
FIRST TEAM
Ryan Arata, jr., Lewis-Palmer
5A champion in 100 backstroke, runner-up in 100 butterfly
Collin Babcock, sr., Lewis-Palmer
Took fourth in t... Full story
Lewis-Palmer boys’ swimming coach Alan Arata knew he didn’t have the depth to compete for the 5A team title. He had to settle for an individual title by his son Saturday.
That victory by Ryan Arata came in the 100-yard backstroke, as h... Full story
Cheyenne Mountain won the 4A title at Saturday’s Colorado Springs Metro League meet.The Indians got two wins from Marshall McCann (200-yard freestyle, 100 backstroke), and their depth gave them and edge over Air Academy.
The competitive race c... Full story
Swim or mow the lawn.
The choice was easy for Fountain-Fort Carson’s Nick Maddy. And now the senior owns the best school times in the 100-yard freestyle, 100 butterfly and helped set the top marks in the 200 medley, 200 free and 400 free relay... Full story
Ryan Arata never thought much of the myth, or coincidence, known as the sophomore jinx.
The Lewis-Palmer swimmer enjoyed even more individual and team success during his second year, defending his state titles in the 100-yard butterfly and 100 backs... Full story
FIRST TEAM
RYAN ARATA Lewis-Palmer, sophomoreDefended state title with record in 100 fly; also won in 100 back and in two relays
COLLIN BABCOCK Lewis-Palmer, juniorWon Metro League title in 100 breast and was 3rd at state
BRYAN BONACK Lewis-Palmer... Full story
JOHN RORK, FOUNTAIN-FORT CARSON
Years coaching: 21
Years at school: 17
Reason behind coaching: “Being an age-group swimmer growing up in California, swimming was always my key interest and passion. I was trying to make myself more marketable... Full story
