Swimming and Diving News

The swim and dive teams competed at the Region 7 4A Championship meet this past weekend in San Antonio. The girls brought home a 2nd place finish while the boys brought home the 1st place finish defeating the 2013 4A state champs of Stratford High School! First place finishes and automatically advancing to State include the boys medley relay team of Blake Grote, Sean Mangel, Michael Dziuk, and Cody Moore, as well as the boys 200 free relay of Robby Valdez, Blake Grote, Sean Mangel, and Cody Moore. Other state advancers include Colby Reed in the boys’ 1-meter diving and Blake Grote in the 100 back. Congrats!

The aquatics teams competed in the 25-4A district swim and dive meet. Both boys and girls brought home district runner-up. The boys narrowly missed beating defending 4A state champions, Stratford High School, by 1 and a half points.

First place finishers include:
Boys medley relay
Elizabeth Davis in the 500 free
Blake Grote in the 100 back
Sean Mangel in the 100 breaststroke

Second place finishers include:
Elizabeth Davis in the 200 free
Alexis Aikens in the 200 IM
Blake Grote in the 200 IM
Colby Reed in 1-meter diving
Emily Derouen in the 100 fly
Chris Mueller in the 500 free
Girls 200 freestyle relay
Boys 200 freestyle relay
David Kvinta in the 100 breaststroke
Girls 400 freestyle relay
Boys 400 free relay

3rd place finishers include:
Girls medley relay
Charlotte Johansen in the 200 free
Michael Dziuk in the 200 free
David Kvinta in the 200 IM
Riley Murray in the 50 free
Cody Moore in the 50 free
Riley Murray in the 100 free
Cody Moore in the 100 free
Katie Gorka in the 500 free
Evan Murray in the 100 back
Alexis Aikens in the 100 breaststroke

Aaron O’Reilly broke his own freshman record in the 200 free, and Riley Murray broke her own freshman record in the 50 and 100 free. Coach Cooper was named boys district diving coach of the year, and Coach Regetz was named boys district swim coach of the year.

Congrats to the regional Qualifiers: Alexis Aikens, Leann Anderson, Elizabeth Davis, Charlotte Johansen, Katie Gorka, Riley Murray, Carly Thome, Emily Deroeun, Bailey Smith, Shelbi Mangel, Elizabeth Holzhuter, Paige Holstein, Haley Hepp, Maddie Kuebker, Blake Grote, Sean Mangel, Michael Dziuk, Robby Valdez, Aaron O’Reilly, Andrew Greene, David Kvinta, Han Ooi, Cody Moore, Patrick Garcia, Colby Reed, Evan Vasquez, Chris Mueller, Jonathan Liang, Evan Murray, and Thomas Griffiths.

The aquatics teams had their last home meet last night where seniors Michael Dziuk, Patrick Garcia, Katie Gorka, Maddie Kuebker, Clay Lenderman, Sean Mangel, Jonathan Martinez, Willow McGuane, Cody Moore, Colby Reed, and Jasmyn Treadwell were honored for their commitment to the team.

First place finishers included:

Boys 200 medley relay

Charlotte Johansen in the 100 and 200 free

Elizabeth Davis in the 200 IM

David Kvinta in the 200 IM

Riley Murray in the 50 and 500 free

Evan Murray in the 50 free

Bailey Smith in the 100 fly

Michael Dziuk in the 100 fly

Patrick Garcia in the 100 free

Blake Grote in the 100 back

Girls and boys 200 free relays

Girls and boys 400 free relays

The aquatics teams will be back in the pool on January 31 and February 1 for districts at the Spring Branch Natatorium.

On January 9th, the GRHS aquatics team traveled to Spring Branch ISD. The boys’ team defeated last year’s district and regional champions, the big team of Stratford High School. The girls’ team came in 2nd to Stratford. The boys’ team results were GRHS 638 to Stratford 585. The girls’ team results were Stratford 615 to GRHS 553. The GRHS boys’ freshman record was broken by Aaron O’reilly in the 200 freestyle with a time of 2:00.02.

First Place finishers included:

Boys 200 Medley relay: Blake Grote, Sean Mangel, Michael Dziuk, and Patrick Garcia.

Girls 200 Freestyle: Elizabeth Davis

Boys 50 Freestyle: Cody Moore

Girls 100 Butterfly: Emily Derouen

Boys 100 Butterfly: Michael Dziuk

Girls 100 Freestyle: Elizabeth Davis

Boys 100 Backstroke: Blake Grote

Boys 100 Breaststroke: David Kvinta

Boys 200 Freestyle Relay: Patrick Garcia, Evan Murray, Cody Moore, and Robby Valdez

The next meet is TONIGHT at the LCISD Natatorium at 5:00pm, and it’s Senior Night!

The swim team traveled to Fort Bend to take on Ridge Point, Summer Creek, and Kingwood Park. The girls brought home 2nd place to Kingwood Park, and the boys brought home the win. First place finishes include Cody Moore in 50 free, Blake Grote in the 100 back, and Sean Mangel in the 100 breaststroke. Second place finishes include the boys 200 medley relay, Elizabeth Davis in the 200 and 500 free, David Kvinta in the 200 IM, the boys 200 free relay, and Emily Derouen in the 100 back.

The Longhorns will travel to Spring Branch to take on District rival, Stratford, on January 9th.

The Longhorn Aquatic teams competed in the CCISD TISCA Invitational Meet on Nov 22 -23 against some of the top 5A teams in the State.

Final Qualifiers included:
Boys 50 freestyle: Robby Valdez
Boys 1 & 3 meter diving: Colby Reed
Boys 3 meter diving: Evan Vasquez
Boys A 200 freestyle relay: Cody Moore, Evan Murray, Blake Grote, and Robby Valdez
Colby Reed was the Bronze medal winner in the Boys 1 & 3 meter diving.

Consolation Qualifiers included:
Boys B medley relay: Thomas Griffiths, David Kvinta, Evan Murray, and Patrick Garcia
Girls 200 freestyle: Elizabeth Davis
Girls 50 freestyle: Riley Murray
Boys 50 freestyle: Cody Moore
Boys 100 butterfly: Michael Dziuk
Boys 100 freestyle: Cody Moore
Girls 500 freestyle: Elizabeth Davis
Girls A 200 freestyle relay: Carly Thome, Shelbi Mangel, Jessica Webb, and Charlotte Johanson
Boys B 200 freestyle relay: Patrick Garcia, Michael Dziuk, Christopher Mueller, and Sean Mangel
Boys 100 backstroke: Blake Grote
Boys 100 breaststroke: Sean Mangel
Girls A 400 freestyle relay: Riley Murray, Shelbi Mangel, Alexis Aikens and, Elizabeth Davis
Boys B 400 freestyle relay: David Kvinta, Han Ooi, Evan Murray, and Sean Mangel

The Longhorn Aquatic teams competed in a dual meet against Foster and FB Austin last Thursday. The boys’ team captured 1st place against Foster and Austin. The girls team captured 1st place against Foster and were 2nd place behind Austin. The boys broke pool records in the 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay and the 100 breast. The Aquatic team will travel to Corpus Christi on November 22 – 23 to compete in the CCISD TISCA Invitational Meet.

First Place finishers included:
Boys A 200 medley relay: Blake Grote, Sean Mangel, Michael Dziuk, and Cody Moore
Boys 50 freestyle: Cody Moore
Boys 100 butterfly: Michael Dziuk
Boys 100 freestyle: Cody Moore
Girls 500 freestyle: Emily Derouen
Boys 200 A freestyle relay: Robbie Valdez, Patrick Garcia, Blake Grote, and Cody Moore
Boys 100 backstroke: Blake Grote
Boys 100 breaststroke: Sean Mangel
Boys A 400 freestyle relay: Patrick Garcia, Aaron Oreilly, David Kvinta and Robby Valdez

Second Place finishers included:
Girls A medley relay: Elizabeth Davis, Alexis Aikens, Emily Derouen, and Riley Murray
Girls 200 freestyle: Alexis Aikens
Boys 200 freestyle: Michael Dziuk
Boys 200 IM: David Kvinta
Boys 50 freestyle: Sean Mangel
Girls 1 meter diving: Haley Hepp
Boys 1 meter diving: Colby Reed
Boys 100 butterfly: Thomas Griffiths
Girls 500 freestyle: Katie Gorka
Girls A 200 freestyle relay: Carly Thome, Shelbi Mangel, Charlotte Johanson, and Alexis Aikens
Boys B 200 freestyle relay: Thomas Griffiths, Michael Dziuk, Christopher Mueller, and Sean Mangel
Girls 100 backstroke: Riley Murray
Girls A 400 freestyle relay: Shelbi Mangel, Elizabeth Davis, Charlotte Johanson, and Riley Murray

Third Place finishers included:
Boys B medley relay: Thomas Griffiths, David Kvinta, Aaron Oreilly, Han Ooi
Boys 200 freestyle: Han Ooi
Girls 200 IM: Elizabeth Davis
Boys 200 IM: Blake Grote
Girls 50 freestyle: Riley Murray
Boys 50 freestyle: Patrick Garcia
Girls 1 meter diving: Paige Holstein
Boys 1 meter diving: Evan Vasquez
Girls 100 butterfly: Elizabeth Holzhuter
Boys 100 butterfly: Kyle Krush
Boys 100 freestyle: Aaron Oreilly
Girls 500 freestyle: Elizabeth Holzhuter
Boys 500 freestyle: Han Ooi
Girls 200 B freestyle relay: Bailey Smith, Elizabeth Markee, Jessica Webb, and Katie Gorka
Girls 100 backstroke: Jessica Webb
Boys 100 backstroke: Jacob Gamble
Boys 100 breaststroke: David Kvinta
Girls B 400 freestyle relay: Madison Kuebker, Emily Derouen, Katie Gorka, and Carly Thome
Boys B 400 freestyle relay: Han Ooi, Kyle Krush, Andrew Greene, and Christopher Mueller

The boys’ and girls’ swim teams racked up 3 more wins on Tuesday against Foster, 5A Dulles, and 5A Elkins High Schools! The girls won all three relays, and the boys totally dominated the competition winning 13 of 15 events and placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in three of them. The boys’ team remains undefeated in high school formatted meets!

Longhorn Aquatic teams competed in the LCISD Invitational Swim & Dive Meet on Nov 1 and 2. The Boys Team only captured three 1st place finishes but, by utilizing the entire team, they captured the 1st place Team Win! The Girls Team finished 3rd place behind two strong teams, Kingwood Park and Friendswood. 15 teams competed in the meet.

First Place finishers included:

Boys A 200 medley relay: Blake Grote, Sean Mangel, Michael Dziuk, and Robby Valdez

Boys 1 meter diving: Colby Reed

Boys 100 breaststroke: Sean Mangel

Second Place finishers included:

Girls 50 freestyle: Riley Murray

Boys A 200 freestyle relay: Christopher Mueller, Evan Murray, Blake Grote, and Patrick Garcia

Boys 100 backstroke: Blake Grote

Girls A 400 freestyle relay: Charlotte Johanson, Riley Murray, Shelbi Mangel, and Elizabeth Davis

Boys A 400 freestyle relay: Michael Dziuk, Patrick Garcia, Cody Moore, and Robby Valdez

Third Place finishers included:

Boys 200 IM: David Kvinta

Girls 100 freestyle: Riley Murray

Girls 500 freestyle: Elizabeth Holzhuter

Girls 200 freestyle relay: Carly Thome, Shelbi Mangel, Emily DeRouen, and Riley Murray

The Varsity Swim Team will travel to Don Cook Natatorium on Nov 5.