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Irish Swimmin' Shine at All-City Meet

The Irish Swimmin Women had an outstanding showing at the All-city meet. The Irish placed 2nd behind the host team BBCHS. The meet started off with a second place finish in the 200 yard Medley Relay. The relay of Moira Martin, Hayley Coash, Alexa Salkeld, and Sam Ochoa finished with a time of 2:11.51. Hayley Coash led the way with two 1st place finishes in the 200 Freestyle with a time of 2:16.87 and the 500 freestyle with a personal best time of 6:04.85. Alexa Salkeld had a strong showing with a personal best time in the 200 IM (2:41.32) and a 2nd place finish in the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:12.89. Moria Martin had two 2nd place finishes in the 100 back with a time of 1:14.02 and the 100 breast with a time of 1:28. 65. Sam Ochoa received a personal best time in the 50 free with a time of 31.14. Jorgi Phelps received a personal best time in the 100 free with a time of 1:35.94. Rochelle Latta had a personal best time in the 100 breast stroke with a time of 1:43.06. Gina Franco also had a strong showing in the 200 freestyle (2:35.68) and the 100 back (1:28.47) both of which were personal best times. The 200 freestyle relay of Ochoa, Franco, Phelps, and Latta finished with a personal best time of 2:12.53. To conclude the meet the 400 freestyle relay of Salkeld, Ochoa, Martin, and Coach finished 2nd place with a personal best time of 4:34.17. Way to go ladies!! You did an awesome job!! Keep on going strong!!

Irish Swimmin' Women Put up Fight

The Irish "Swimmin" women put up a fight against the Kankakee Kays and Joliet Hill Toppers Monday evening. McNamara came away with a second place finish behind Kankakee. The Lady Irish placed 1st in 6 out of 11 events with 9 personal best times. Great job girls!!!

200 MEDLEY RELAY-2:11.31 1st PLACE PERSONAL BEST TIME
MOIRA MARTIN,HAYLEY COASH,ALEXA SALKED,SAM OCHOA

200 FREE- MOIRA MARTIN 2ND PLACE 2:40.26
SAMANTHA OCHOA 4TH PLACE 2:55.75

200 IM-HAYLEY COASH 1ST PLACE-PERSONAL BEST TIME 2:34.31

50 FREE- ANGELINE ZINANNI 38.65 THIRD PLACE PERSONAL BEST
JORGI PHELPS 39.46 4TH PLACE

100 FLY-ALEXA SALKELD 1ST PLACE -PERSONAL BEST TIME 1:12.33

100 FREE-ROCHELLE LATTA 3RD PLACE- 1:15.37

500 FREE-HAYLEY COASH-2ND PLACE-PERSONAL BEST TIME 6:05.58

200 FREE RELAY- 3RD PLACE 2:25.16
SAM OCHOA,JORGI PHELPS,ANGELINE ZINANNI,ROCHELLE LATTA

100 BACK-MOIRA MARTIN -1ST PLACE-PERSONAL BEST TIME 1:14.72
JORGI PHELPS - 6TH PLACE-PERSONAL BEST TIME 1:54.87

100 BREAST- ALEXA SALKELD-IST PLACE-PERSONAL BEST TIME 1:23.42
ROCHELLE LATTA-5TH PLACE-1:50.20

400 FREE RELAY- 1ST PLACE PERSONAL BEST TIME- 4:35.18
COASH,OCHOA,MARTIN,SALKELD

Irish Swimmin' Made A Splash At Lincoln-Way West

The Irish Swimmin' Women made a splash Thursday night at Lincoln-Way West High School. The night started with a1st place finish and a pool record set by Hayley Coash in the 200 freestyle and a 2nd place in the 500 free with a personal best time of 6:05.69. Alexa Salkeld continued the Irish success with a 4th place finish and a personal best time in the 200 IM of 2:41.87 and a 3rd place in the 10 fly with a personal best time of 1:14.37. Sam Ochoa led the way in the 100 Free where she placed 5th in the 100 freestyle with a personal best time of 1:10.27. Jorgi Phelps also had a personal best time in the 100 freesytle with a time of 1:30.59. To conclude the meet the 400 freestyle relay of Alexa Salkeld, Moira Martin,Sam Ochoa and Hayley Coash finished with a 4th place and personal best time of 4:36.29. Rochelle Latta and Moira Martin also added to the Irish Success. Way to go Ladies!! Keep up the good work!!!

Girls Swim Season Begins on High Note

The Irish Varsity Girls Swim Team started off their season competing in the Bremen Pentathlon Tuesday ,August 31st. Overall the Irish Swimming Women came in 4th competing against Marist, Marion Catholic, University High School and Bremen. There were many top finishers as well as several girls who achieved personal best times. Top 10 finishers were sophomore Hayley Coash who placed 5th in 200 freestyle,4th in the 100 backstroke,9th in the 100 butterfly and 3rd in the 100 breast stroke which earned her a bronze medal. Hayley also earned a 5th place individual finish overall. Alexa Salkeld placed 10th in the 100 backstroke and 8th in the 100 butterfly, Moira Martin placed 10th in the 100 breaststroke. Personal best times were achieved by Sam Ochoa, Gina Franco, Hayley Coash and Alexa Salkeld. Jorgi Phelps also showed a strong effort that contributed to the Irish success. Great Job Ladies!!!

2009 Varsity Roster is Announced.

Head Coach Robin Coash is proud to announce the 2009 Varsity Swimming Roster.
 

Head Coach Robin Coash
Assistant Coach Jena Allie