The Lebanon YMCA Yellowjackets Swim Team will hold an award ceremony on April 14 at 6 p.m. in the Cowan Civic Center to celebrate their achievements throughout the season, according to a press release. This follows their first place wins at last week’s Heartland Area Championship in Illinois.
The press release noted that the team took first place overall and first place in the small team category with 2,460.5 points.
“This is a monumental victory for our swimmers and a testament to their dedication and perseverance,” said Reid in the release. “Ryan and I are incredibly proud of these athletes and grateful to be a part of their journey.”
The following are the group’s results in the Heartland Area Championship, going by age category.
Girls
Eight and Under
Kayleigh Kristiansen – 100-Yard Freestyle Relay Champion, 100-Yard Medley Relay Champion, one championship final, and two top 10 finishes.
Stella McClanahan – 100-Yard Freestyle Relay Champion, 100-Yard Medley Relay Champion, third 50-Yard Freestyle and four championship finals.
Charlestyn McMillion – 100-Yard Free Relay Champion, 100-Yard Medley Relay Champion, and four-time qualifier.
Bristol Esther – 100-Yard Free Relay Champion, 100-Yard Medley Relay Champion, three-time qualifier.
9–10-year-olds
Tanner Barlage – Second in the 200-Yard Freestyle Relay, one championship final and two top ten finishes.
Charlotte Anderson – Second in the 200-Yard Freestyle Relay, second in the 200-Yard Medley Relay, and five championship finals.
Averie Jackson – Second in the 200-Yard Freestyle Relay, second in the 200-Yard Medley Relay, one championship final and three top 10 finishes.
Ayla Smith – Second in the 200-Yard Medley Relay, one championship final and one top 10 finish.
Kynli Morris – Second in the 200-Yard Freestyle Relay, second in the 200-Yard Medley Relay, and four-time qualifier.
11–12-year-olds
Quinn Barklage – 100-Yard Breaststroke Champion, 200-Yard Freestyle Relay Champion, 200-Yard Medley Relay Champion, second in 50-meter Breaststroke, third in 200-Yard Individual Medley, and five championship finals.
AB Anderson – 200-Yard Freestyle Relay Champion, 200-Yard Medley Relay Champion, 400-Yard Medley Relay Champion, third in 500-Yard Freestyle, third in 50-Yard Freestyle and seven championship finals.
Hadley King – Second in 100-Yard Breaststroke, second in 200-Yard Medley Relay, third in 200-Yard Freestyle, third in 50-Yard Breaststroke, and five championship finals.
Olivia Massey – 200-Yard Freestyle Relay Champion, 200-Yard Medley Relay Champion, 400-Yard Medley Relay Champion, second in 100-Yard Backstroke, third in 50-Yard Backstroke, and six championship finals.
Harper Havens – 200-Yard Freestyle Relay Champion, 200-Yard Medley Relay Champion, second in 200-Yard Individual Medley, second in 500-Yard Freestyle, second in 200-Yard Freestyle, third in 100-Yard Freestyle, third in 50-Yard Fly, and seven Championship finals.
Violet Martin – Second in 200-Yard Medley Relay, one championship final and two top 10 finishes.
13–14-year-olds
