Sakamoto Summary

The 49^th Annual Sakamoto Invitational was a fantastic competition opportunity for all fourteen ASC swimmers.  They were able to test their ability to persevere, focus, and meet the challenge of competing in a 50 meter pool.  Converted times, quick turnaround for some and long days for others created an environment that promoted the need for grit and determination.  As the deck coach for the meet, I want to congratulate all of them for meeting the challenge.  In doing so, the team earned 7^th place out of 17 teams, and individuals set new ASC records & achieved new time standards.

Some highlights for Seniors:

•  Kali - 69 Points:  1^st in 3 events and 2^nd in 6^th events, setting 5 new ASC records
  • Broke Kyra Hartley’s 2015 – 400 Free
  • Broke Taylor Doherty’s 2014 – 100 & 200 Free & 100 fly Records
  • Set First ASC Record for 13-14 girls in the 1500
• Pemma - 61 Points: 1^st in 5 events, 3^rd in 2 events & a 5^th, setting a new ASC record
  • Broke Karly Noetzel’s 2017 – 200 Breast
• Coleson  - 43 Points – 1^st in 4 events, a 3^rd & an 8^th, setting a new ASC record
  • Broke X’s 2024 – 200 Breast
• Kelan – 30 Points – 1^st in the 1500, a 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th & 6^th
• Tiffany – 24 points – 2^nd in Open 200 Free, a 3^rd, two 4^th & 8th

Some highlights for 11 – 12 Boys:

• 1^st in 200 Free Relay - 18 points:  Evan, Mauna Kea, Zion & Jace
• 2^nd in 200 Medley Relay - 14 points: Evan, Zion, Jace & Alistair
• Jace – 17 Points – top finishes: 4^th in 200 free, 5^th in 50 Free & 6^th in 100 Fly
• Zion – 5 Points - CHAMP time in 50 Back
• Evan - 3 points – CHAMP times in 50 Fly & 50 Free
• Alistair – IN times in 50 fly & 200 IM

Some highlights for 10 & Under

• Kai - 14 points: 2^nd place finish in 50 Back - CHAMP times in 50 Free & 100 Back
• Paxton – 8 points: CHAMP time in 50 Breast, IN times in 50 Free & 200 IM
• Samko – 5 points: CHAMP time in 50 Breast & 100 Free, IN times in 100 Back & 200 IM
• Ani – IN times in 50 & 100 Back