Chapin Swimming Breaks All Time School Records

Catherine Bendziewicz broke the all-time school record in the 50 Free with a Scholastic All American Time of 23.80 at the 3A State Championships held October 11 at the USC Sol Blat pool. Catherine led the Eagle swimmers placing 2nd overall in the 50 and 100 Free individual events. The girls 200 Free relay team with Catherine Bendziewicz, Emily Gleaton, Cindy Spence and Alexa Ussery, shattered the previous school record and also placed 2nd overall in the State. The girls 400 Free relay team with Catherine Bendziewicz, Emily Gleaton, Cindy Spence and Denise Shealy broke yet another school record and placed 7th in the State. Placing in the top ten, Denise Shealy swam her best time to claim 9th in the State for the 500 Free.

The Eagles State Team put the finishing touches on a 6-1 winning season with fantastic individual and team swims at the State Championship. Other outstanding swims and best times were posted by: Koral Bradford in the 100 Breast, Emily Gleaton in the 50 and 100 Free, Denise Shealy in the 100 Back, Cindy Spence in the 50 and 100 Free, Alexa Ussery in the 50 Free, Chris Gleaton in the 500 Free, Grant Tomlin in the 200 and 500 Free, Jack Tenbrunsel in the 200 IM and 100 Breast, Wil Tenbrunsel, Jack Tenbrunsel, Warren Coppage and Alec Dixon in the 200 Medley relay.

(All information received from outside source)