The two top girl teams, Jersey Shore and Central Columbia, will go head-to-head on January 25 at the Jersey Shore High School pool. Below are the standings for both girls and boys team in the Pennsylvania Heartland Athletic Conference.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Finally! The Jersey Shore Community Swim Is Back
The Jersey Shore Community Swim is back!
For the next several Sundays, the Jersey Shore High School pool will be open to kids and families to have some fun and exercise. Pool hours will be from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Admission is $2/person.
Swimming dates are as follows:
January 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 3, 10, 17
For the next several Sundays, the Jersey Shore High School pool will be open to kids and families to have some fun and exercise. Pool hours will be from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Admission is $2/person.
Swimming dates are as follows:
January 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 3, 10, 17
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Jersey Shore vs Bloomsburg, High School Swimming
Boys: Jersey Shore – 58 Bloomsburg – 107
Girls: Jersey Shore – 111 Bloomsburg – 46
Jersey Shore Head Coach, Lee Thompson, has provided comments from the meet and are below:
Tonight, was Senior Night – a night where the Jersey Shore coaches, swimmers, parents and fans can show their appreciation for the individuals whom will be graduating this year. Jersey Shore will be graduating Joseph Buttorff, Darcie Jones, Luke Wolmer, Gabby Rossman, Steven Smeltzer and Madalyn Thompson. Three of our seniors are first year swimmers (Joseph, Luke and Steven) are a major help to the boys. The seniors walked through the cheers and high fives of their teammates to accept a rose from their parents and pose for a picture. A ten-minute special dedicated strictly to our seniors is not near enough the recognition that they deserve. The seniors and the rest of the team led Jersey Shore to another 1 - 1 against Bloomsburg.
Girls: Jersey Shore – 111 Bloomsburg – 46
Jersey Shore Head Coach, Lee Thompson, has provided comments from the meet and are below:
Tonight, was Senior Night – a night where the Jersey Shore coaches, swimmers, parents and fans can show their appreciation for the individuals whom will be graduating this year. Jersey Shore will be graduating Joseph Buttorff, Darcie Jones, Luke Wolmer, Gabby Rossman, Steven Smeltzer and Madalyn Thompson. Three of our seniors are first year swimmers (Joseph, Luke and Steven) are a major help to the boys. The seniors walked through the cheers and high fives of their teammates to accept a rose from their parents and pose for a picture. A ten-minute special dedicated strictly to our seniors is not near enough the recognition that they deserve. The seniors and the rest of the team led Jersey Shore to another 1 - 1 against Bloomsburg.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Central Mountain High School Swimmers Split with Central
GIRLS - CM VS CENTRAL - 78 - 82 (CM GIRLS LOST)
BOYS - CM VS CENTRAL - 75 - 55 (CM BOYS WON)
After the boys big win the teams ran outside and made snow angels and then jumped back in the pool. Very prickley . . . ...
Central has very dedicated athletes. They have a 45 minute bus ride from Martinsburg to Penn State Campus at Dubois and back to their high school - excused at 2:45 and get back to school at 6:30. Coach Amanda Herr and her assistants have done a great job with the Scarlet Dragons.
This was Central Mountain's last home meet which now have 5 on the road.
2 more in the Mountain League - Tyrone and IV/ Lewistown
Big Meet at Jersey Shore, the last week in January.
BOYS - CM VS CENTRAL - 75 - 55 (CM BOYS WON)
After the boys big win the teams ran outside and made snow angels and then jumped back in the pool. Very prickley . . . ...
Central has very dedicated athletes. They have a 45 minute bus ride from Martinsburg to Penn State Campus at Dubois and back to their high school - excused at 2:45 and get back to school at 6:30. Coach Amanda Herr and her assistants have done a great job with the Scarlet Dragons.
This was Central Mountain's last home meet which now have 5 on the road.
2 more in the Mountain League - Tyrone and IV/ Lewistown
Big Meet at Jersey Shore, the last week in January.
Kennelley's Krew - Updated January 18, 2011
Jersey Shore's YMCA swim coach, Patty Kennelley, will be taking a large group of kids out to 2011 Western Pennsylvania YMCA District Championship Meet at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on March 12-13. Below is a list of district qualifiers which will be updated as the season progresses
15 & Over
Lindsay Dudek – 100 Fly
Jamie Mason – 100 Free
BethAnn Schwoyer – 200 IM, 100 Back, 100 Fly
Maddi Thompson – 100 Free, 50 Free
14 & Unders
Courtney Breon – 100 Fly
Evan Moore – Medley Relay, Free Relay, 100 Fly
Chet Schwoyer – Medley Relay, Free Relay, 200 Free
Cody Schwoyer – Medley Relay, 100 Back, Free Relay
Tyler Sheets – Medley Relay, Free Relay, 50 Free
12 & Unders
Jacob Butzler – 200 Free, 200 IM, 50 Breast, 50 Fly
Luke Engel – 50 Fly
10 & Unders
Emma Butzler – 50 Free, 50 Fly, 100 Free, Free Relay
Samantha Keegan – 100 IM, 50 Free, 50 Breast, Free Relay, 100 Free
Hannah Stemler – Free Relay, 100 Free
Ashlyn Wool – Free Relay
15 & Over
Lindsay Dudek – 100 Fly
Jamie Mason – 100 Free
BethAnn Schwoyer – 200 IM, 100 Back, 100 Fly
Maddi Thompson – 100 Free, 50 Free
14 & Unders
Courtney Breon – 100 Fly
Evan Moore – Medley Relay, Free Relay, 100 Fly
Chet Schwoyer – Medley Relay, Free Relay, 200 Free
Cody Schwoyer – Medley Relay, 100 Back, Free Relay
Tyler Sheets – Medley Relay, Free Relay, 50 Free
12 & Unders
Jacob Butzler – 200 Free, 200 IM, 50 Breast, 50 Fly
Luke Engel – 50 Fly
10 & Unders
Emma Butzler – 50 Free, 50 Fly, 100 Free, Free Relay
Samantha Keegan – 100 IM, 50 Free, 50 Breast, Free Relay, 100 Free
Hannah Stemler – Free Relay, 100 Free
Ashlyn Wool – Free Relay
Jersey Shore Swimmers Venture into Southeast PA for Meet
They did very well and their accomplishments can be viewed here and here
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| Kendra W, Emma B, and Sam K. all dropped times and swam some unique events in this meet. |
Get To Know Joe Buttorff
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Name: Joe Buttorff
Name: Joe Buttorff
Class: Senior
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Event: 50 Freestyle
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Event: 50 Freestyle
Number of Years Swimming: 6
Swimming Accomplishments: Beating TowandaOther Sports Played: football
Non-School Activities: hunting, fishing
Favorite Food: streak
Favorite Sports Team: Penn State
Favorite Actor/Actress: Jim Carey
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy
Favorite Movie: Zombiland
Favorite Movie: Zombiland
Favorite Book: Field and Stream
Favorite Band: Jason Aldean
Most Influential Person In My Life: Dad
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Get To Know Addison Crawley
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Name: Addison Crawley
Class: Sophmore
Favorite Stroke: Breaststroke
Favorite Event: 100 breaststrole
Favorite Stroke: Breaststroke
Favorite Event: 100 breaststrole
Number of Years Swimming: 11
Swimming Accomplishments: When I learned how to swimOther Sports Played: track, soccer
Non-School Activities: going to parties
Favorite Food: cheeseburgers
Favorite Sports Team: Penn State
Favorite Actor/Actress: Alan from "The Hangover"
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Movie: The Big Bad Wolf
Favorite Book: Alice and Wonderland
Favorite Band: Mammas and the Pappas
Most Influential Person In My Life: Sheldon Crawley
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Saturday, January 15, 2011
Central Mountain Swimmers Have Tough Meet Against Bellefonte
Boys
Bellefonte106, Central Mountain 49
Girls
Bellefonte 98, Central Mountain 67
Full write-up can be located in the January 14 Lock Haven Express here.
Bellefonte106, Central Mountain 49
Girls
Bellefonte 98, Central Mountain 67
Full write-up can be located in the January 14 Lock Haven Express here.
Jersey Shore Girls Beat Athens, Sayre/Boys Struggle with Lack of Depth
Boys
Jersey Shore 50, Sayre 51
Jersey Shore 49, Athens 49
Girls
Jersey Shore 66, Sayre 35
Jersey Shore 72, Athens 26
A full write-up can be located in the on-line version of The Daily Review on January 14 here.
It is always neat to see the perspective of other newspapers on local teams. Athens head coach Mark Keister had a good quote for the Jersey Shore team. "Jersey Shore is my high school alma matter. They have a very strong tradition of fast girls. They own several District IV records and have a noticeable presence at the state meet. They may have had some girls swimming off events, but most of the events were very fast."
Jersey Shore 50, Sayre 51
Jersey Shore 49, Athens 49
Girls
Jersey Shore 66, Sayre 35
Jersey Shore 72, Athens 26
A full write-up can be located in the on-line version of The Daily Review on January 14 here.
It is always neat to see the perspective of other newspapers on local teams. Athens head coach Mark Keister had a good quote for the Jersey Shore team. "Jersey Shore is my high school alma matter. They have a very strong tradition of fast girls. They own several District IV records and have a noticeable presence at the state meet. They may have had some girls swimming off events, but most of the events were very fast."
Friday, January 14, 2011
Jersey Shore Tops Lock Haven YMCA Swimmers
First year Lock Haven Loggerhead YMCA head coach Joel Blesh’s expectations are completely different than his counterpart across the county line in Jersey Shore. He is slowly building the program meet by meet and adding swimmers as he goes, working on the fundamentals. “We had stacks of disqualification papers in our last meet against Bloomsburg and Bellefonte but we have been really working on technique the past few weeks,” said Blesh. The effort showed as very few of his swimmers were disqualified in Sunday’s meet against Jersey Shore.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Around and Around and Around and Around and Around and.....
In the December 21 edition of the Lock Haven Express, there was an editorial that read "How unfortunate that there is no outdoor ice-skating rink in Greater Lock Haven for area children - and adults - to enjoy. " **
Now simply replace 'ice-skating rink' with pool. It looks more and more likely that the Lock Haven area will not have an outdoor pool for future generations of youth and families as planning comes to a halt. You can read it here in the January 12 Lock Haven Express.
The ice-skating editorial ends with the following statement, "Seems it's just not a priority in Clinton County today. How unfortunate." The same goes for the outdoor pool, how unfortunate!
**Note - It appears that an outdoor ice-skating rink in the Greater Lock Haven for area children - and adults - to enjoy was actually a good idea. Check out the January 6 Lock Haven Express edition here, where "The only ice skating pond in the area was a collaborative effort by several township organizations such as the fire company, the landfill, the Clinton County Correctional Facility and more." Pictures of the first skaters can be viewed here in the January 11 Lock Haven Express.
The power of people working together for an idea (not against) can accomplish great things.
Now simply replace 'ice-skating rink' with pool. It looks more and more likely that the Lock Haven area will not have an outdoor pool for future generations of youth and families as planning comes to a halt. You can read it here in the January 12 Lock Haven Express.
The ice-skating editorial ends with the following statement, "Seems it's just not a priority in Clinton County today. How unfortunate." The same goes for the outdoor pool, how unfortunate!
**Note - It appears that an outdoor ice-skating rink in the Greater Lock Haven for area children - and adults - to enjoy was actually a good idea. Check out the January 6 Lock Haven Express edition here, where "The only ice skating pond in the area was a collaborative effort by several township organizations such as the fire company, the landfill, the Clinton County Correctional Facility and more." Pictures of the first skaters can be viewed here in the January 11 Lock Haven Express.
The power of people working together for an idea (not against) can accomplish great things.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Jersey Shore High School Swimmers Split Dual Meet Against Williamsport
Boys
Williamsport - 110
Jersey Shore - 59
200 Relay: 1. Williamsport (Mackey, Frazier, Harris, Runtas) 2:01.62, 200 Free: 1. Nick Pellegrino (W) 2:21.63 200 IM: 1. Endersen (JS) 2:36.42 50 Free: 1. Thompson (JS) 27.06 100 Fly: 1. Runtas (W) 1:06.35 100 Free: 1. Sean Smith (W) 59.14 500 Free: 1. Scott Smith (W) 4:57.54 200 Free Relay: 1. Williamsport (Fraiser, Mackey, Kuzio, Pellegrenno) 1:48.97 100 Back: 1. Martin (W) 1:15.59 100 Breast: 1. Endersen (JS) 1:20.34 400 Free: Williamsport (Harris, Mackey, Good, Hartzell) 3:59.01.
Girls
Jersey Shore - 101
Williamsport - 69
200 Relay: JS (Flook, Kossman, Dudek, Thompson) 2:12.36, 200 Freestyle: 1. Thompson (JS) 2:11.55, 200IM: 1. Claire Smith (W) 2:44.68. 50 Free: 1. Mason (JS) :31.32. 100 Butterfly: Bethann Sochwoyer (W) 1:14.58. 100 Free: 1. Thompson (JS) 1:02.71 500 Free: 1. Mason (JS) 5:49.53 200 Free Relay: 1. Williamsport (Smith, Brestesker, Harris, Sochwoyer) 2:04.41 100 Back: 1. Schwoyer (W) 1:13.26, 100 Breast: 1. Harris (W) 1:22.48 400 Free Relay: 1. JS (Thompson, Mason, Crawley, Dudek) 4:35.89.
Notes from Jersey Shore Head Coach Lee Thompson below and also link to Williamsport Sun-Gazette article here.
The Jersey Shore Bulldogs vs. The Williamsport Millionaires tends to be the areas biggest rivalries in almost every sport and swimming is no exception. Walking in the pool one would see nervous swimmers, parents and coaches pacing both the stands and the pool deck. But once the meet begins you can see the teams creating a much more friendly atmosphere. Jersey Shore and Williamsport has the upmost respect for each others swimmers, parents and coaches alike; training together during the pre-season and pushing each other during peak season. The meet turned out to be a spectacular showing for both Jersey Shore and Williamsport adding another win to Jersey Shore Girls column and lifting Williamsport’s boys up to yet another dominating victory.
Williamsport - 110
Jersey Shore - 59
200 Relay: 1. Williamsport (Mackey, Frazier, Harris, Runtas) 2:01.62, 200 Free: 1. Nick Pellegrino (W) 2:21.63 200 IM: 1. Endersen (JS) 2:36.42 50 Free: 1. Thompson (JS) 27.06 100 Fly: 1. Runtas (W) 1:06.35 100 Free: 1. Sean Smith (W) 59.14 500 Free: 1. Scott Smith (W) 4:57.54 200 Free Relay: 1. Williamsport (Fraiser, Mackey, Kuzio, Pellegrenno) 1:48.97 100 Back: 1. Martin (W) 1:15.59 100 Breast: 1. Endersen (JS) 1:20.34 400 Free: Williamsport (Harris, Mackey, Good, Hartzell) 3:59.01.
Girls
Jersey Shore - 101
Williamsport - 69
200 Relay: JS (Flook, Kossman, Dudek, Thompson) 2:12.36, 200 Freestyle: 1. Thompson (JS) 2:11.55, 200IM: 1. Claire Smith (W) 2:44.68. 50 Free: 1. Mason (JS) :31.32. 100 Butterfly: Bethann Sochwoyer (W) 1:14.58. 100 Free: 1. Thompson (JS) 1:02.71 500 Free: 1. Mason (JS) 5:49.53 200 Free Relay: 1. Williamsport (Smith, Brestesker, Harris, Sochwoyer) 2:04.41 100 Back: 1. Schwoyer (W) 1:13.26, 100 Breast: 1. Harris (W) 1:22.48 400 Free Relay: 1. JS (Thompson, Mason, Crawley, Dudek) 4:35.89.
Notes from Jersey Shore Head Coach Lee Thompson below and also link to Williamsport Sun-Gazette article here.
The Jersey Shore Bulldogs vs. The Williamsport Millionaires tends to be the areas biggest rivalries in almost every sport and swimming is no exception. Walking in the pool one would see nervous swimmers, parents and coaches pacing both the stands and the pool deck. But once the meet begins you can see the teams creating a much more friendly atmosphere. Jersey Shore and Williamsport has the upmost respect for each others swimmers, parents and coaches alike; training together during the pre-season and pushing each other during peak season. The meet turned out to be a spectacular showing for both Jersey Shore and Williamsport adding another win to Jersey Shore Girls column and lifting Williamsport’s boys up to yet another dominating victory.
Jersey Shore High School Girls Have Strong Showing in Arctic Classic Swim Meet
The high school girls powered their team to second place team finish (behind Dover High School) this past Saturday in the Arctic Swim Classic in Clearfield. The strong showing was made possible by a pair of wins by Maddi Thompson in the 50 and 100 yard freestyle. In addition Lindsay Dudek captured third in the 100 yard butterfly. The girls' team was also able to capture a pair of second places in the 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay. The boys finished 9th with 48 points. Complete results posted here.
GIRLS
Team Standings and Key
1. Dover, D, 322; 2. Jersey Shore, JS, 168; 3. Bellefonte, BE, 165; 4. Clearfield, C, 133; 5. St. Marys, SM, 129; 6. DuBois, DU, 129; 7. Hollidaysburg, H, 110; 8. Bloomsburg, BL, 74; 9. Lewistown, L, 65; 10. Brookville, BR, 22; 11. Indian Valley, IV, 4.
GIRLS
Team Standings and Key
1. Dover, D, 322; 2. Jersey Shore, JS, 168; 3. Bellefonte, BE, 165; 4. Clearfield, C, 133; 5. St. Marys, SM, 129; 6. DuBois, DU, 129; 7. Hollidaysburg, H, 110; 8. Bloomsburg, BL, 74; 9. Lewistown, L, 65; 10. Brookville, BR, 22; 11. Indian Valley, IV, 4.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Get To Know Katie Flook
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Name: Katie Flook
Class: Sophmore
Favorite Stroke: Butterfly
Favorite Event: 100 backstroke
Favorite Stroke: Butterfly
Favorite Event: 100 backstroke
Number of Years Swimming: 9
Swimming Accomplishments: Doing a 1:05 in 100 flyOther Sports Played: track
Non-Athletic School Activites: Outdor club
Non-Athletic School Activites: Outdor club
Non-School Activities: camping, hiking
Favorite Food: TacosFavorite Sports Team: Pittsburg Steelers
Favorite Actor/Actress: IDK
Favorite TV Show: Two and a Half Men
Favorite Movie: Finding Nemo
Favorite Movie: Finding Nemo
Favorite Book: Shiver
Favorite Band: All Time Low
Most Influential Person In My Life: My aunt Linda
Get To Know Evan Moore
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Name: Evan Moore
Class: Freshman
Favorite Stroke: Backstroke
Favorite Event: 100 Backstroke
Favorite Stroke: Backstroke
Favorite Event: 100 Backstroke
Number of Years Swimming: 6
Swimming Accomplishments: Went to Bald Eagle Swim League All-Stars summer of 2010. Swam 50 backstroke and 200 medley relay.Other Sports Played: Track
Non-Athletic School Activites: Outdoors club
Non-School Activities: kayaking, hiking
Favorite Food: pizza
Favorite Sports Team: Penn State College Football Team
Favorite Actor/Actress: Will Smith
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy
Favorite Movie: Clash of the Titans
Favorite Movie: Clash of the Titans
Favorite Book: Percy Jackson Series
Favorite Band: VanHalen/Del Leppard
Most Influential Person In My Life: My grandfather
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Don't Be A Dead Person Walking - Get Up And Swim!
Here was an article in the January 7, 2011 edition of the Lock Haven Express where swimming is an important component in a long healthy lifestyle.
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press
At 45, DeEtte Sauer was a dead woman walking.
She was morbidly obese, her heart disease so serious a doctor warned her to expect "an event at any time." Eaten up by her marketing career, struggling to raise three kids, she smoked, drank and never, ever exercised.
Sauer remembers a vacation when—at 5-foot-5 and 230 pounds—she couldn't make it onto a small boat for a day out with her family. "That's when it hit me. I was an elected cripple. I had done it to myself."
She got busy, slowly shedding the weight through sensible eating and exercise. She began to walk around her Houston neighborhood, then she discovered the pool. Now 69, the woman who once had a supermom complex is a competitive, medal-winning senior swimmer.
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At 45, DeEtte Sauer was a dead woman walking.
She was morbidly obese, her heart disease so serious a doctor warned her to expect "an event at any time." Eaten up by her marketing career, struggling to raise three kids, she smoked, drank and never, ever exercised.
Sauer remembers a vacation when—at 5-foot-5 and 230 pounds—she couldn't make it onto a small boat for a day out with her family. "That's when it hit me. I was an elected cripple. I had done it to myself."
She got busy, slowly shedding the weight through sensible eating and exercise. She began to walk around her Houston neighborhood, then she discovered the pool. Now 69, the woman who once had a supermom complex is a competitive, medal-winning senior swimmer.
"It literally saved my life," Sauer said, adding that her best event is the butterfly—a stroke she learned at age 62.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Williamsport HS Swim Teams Splits With Danville
From the January 7, 2011 edition of the Wiliamsport Sun-Gazette
In girls swimming, Williamsport fell to Danville, 96-83. Williamsport's Claire Smith, Kelsey Harris and Kirby Bittner all picked up individual wins for the Millionaires.
In girls swimming, Williamsport fell to Danville, 96-83. Williamsport's Claire Smith, Kelsey Harris and Kirby Bittner all picked up individual wins for the Millionaires.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Williamsport HS Swim Teams Split With Lewisburg
In girls swimming, Lewisburg's Maggie Storm and Allison Friery led Lewisburg to a 56-43 win over Williamsport. The duo combined for two relay wins to go along with its individual victories.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Central Mountain Swimming Has Busy End/Beginning of the Year.
Central Mountain Swimming had a busy holiday season. Powerful Clearfield came to town on December 20 and announced their first year dominance in the Mountain League. They won both Girls and Boys Meets. Girls 68 - 22; Boys 66 - 27. However there were several bright spots, CM had 3 district qualifiers, Emily Holladay, 100 Breast (1:17.84) needing at least a 1:22.00, Eric Lugg, 100 Back, (1:10.87), needing at least a 1:11.00, Andrew Barrett, 100 Butterfly (1:03.09), needing at least a 1:11.00.
Also swimming against Central Mountain in the same evening was Penns Valley. This team is small and mighty but Central Mountain was able to come up big against them, with the girls winning, 56 - 21 and the boys winning 54 - 34 Putting Central Mountain at 500 for the girls and boys teams in the Mountain League.
Also swimming against Central Mountain in the same evening was Penns Valley. This team is small and mighty but Central Mountain was able to come up big against them, with the girls winning, 56 - 21 and the boys winning 54 - 34 Putting Central Mountain at 500 for the girls and boys teams in the Mountain League.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Puzzling Attitude
The Jersey Shore Swim blog is scratching it's head over the perception of swimming within the Jersey Shore community. The one comment that is heard time after time is that it is for girls or "chicks".
Lewisburg junior linebacker Nick Cozza was part of the Green Dragons football team that fell short from capturing a state title this year. During the winter season, he cross trains by competing for his high school swim team.
Look at Josh Cillo, a former running back for Montoursville. He was a first team Heartland-I football all-star and was second in the area with 1,524 yards and 21 touchdowns in 1998. He ran for 179 yards in his final game against Mount Carmel, the most any player ran for against the District 4 Class AA champions. Cillo topped 100 yards eight times and surpassed 1,000 yards for two seasons while helping Montoursville reach the district final. Cillo gained 222 yards against Jersey Shore in his final season and also scored twice that game. Yet during the winter season, he was a swimmer. Check out the article here.
Maybe cross training, such as swimming, for other area football players would help them on the gridiron.
Did these guys really think swimming was for chicks?
Lewisburg junior linebacker Nick Cozza was part of the Green Dragons football team that fell short from capturing a state title this year. During the winter season, he cross trains by competing for his high school swim team.
Look at Josh Cillo, a former running back for Montoursville. He was a first team Heartland-I football all-star and was second in the area with 1,524 yards and 21 touchdowns in 1998. He ran for 179 yards in his final game against Mount Carmel, the most any player ran for against the District 4 Class AA champions. Cillo topped 100 yards eight times and surpassed 1,000 yards for two seasons while helping Montoursville reach the district final. Cillo gained 222 yards against Jersey Shore in his final season and also scored twice that game. Yet during the winter season, he was a swimmer. Check out the article here.
Maybe cross training, such as swimming, for other area football players would help them on the gridiron.
Did these guys really think swimming was for chicks?
Monday, January 3, 2011
Get To Know Lindsay Dudek
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Name: Lindsay Dudek
Favorite Stroke: Butterfly
Favorite Event: 100 Butterfly
Number of Years Swimming: 11 Favorite Event: 100 Butterfly
Swimming Accomplishments: Going 1:06.09 in my 100 fly at districts
Other Sports Played: tennis and horseback riding
Non-School Activities: 4-HFavorite Food: butter bread
Favorite Actor/Actress: Rachel McAdams
Favorite TV Show: That 70s Show
Favorite Movie: Seabiscuit
Favorite Book: A Walk to Remember
Favorite Band: Matchbox 20
Most Influential Person In My Life: My mother
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Get To Know Mac Thompson
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Name: Mac Thompson
Class: Sophmore
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Event: 50 Freestyle
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Event: 50 Freestyle
Number of Years Swimming: 10
Swimming Accomplishments: Made YMCA StateOther Sports Played: track, cross-country
Non-School Activities: camp, hike
Non-School Activities: camp, hike
Favorite Food: pizza
Favorite Sports Team: Notre Dame
Favorite Actor/Actress: Megan Fox
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy
Favorite Movie: Transformers
Favorite Movie: Transformers
Favorite Book: Day When No Pigs Die
Favorite Band: Young Money
Most Influential Person In My Life: My family members
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Sunday, January 2, 2011
Cross Creek Rivalry - Quarter A Century Ago
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Saturday, January 1, 2011
The Uncertain Future of Swimming in Central Pennsylvania
The December 31, 2010 edition of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette had a special section where they profiled the big news stories for each month in 2010. The May section featured nine stories, two of which were not particularily encouraging for swimming issues.
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Get To Know Alaniah Rosencrance
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Name: Alaniah Rosencrance
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Event: 50 Freestyle
Number of Years Swimming: 4
Swimming Accomplishments: Went to DistrictsFavorite Event: 50 Freestyle
Number of Years Swimming: 4
Other Sports Played: track and field
Non-Athletic School Activites: eating lunch
Non-Athletic School Activites: eating lunch
Non-School Activities: reading
Favorite Food: pancakes
Favorite Sports Team: Washington Redskins
Favorite Actor/Actress: Steve Carell
Favorite Sports Team: Washington Redskins
Favorite Actor/Actress: Steve Carell
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Movie: Anchorman
Favorite Movie: Anchorman
Favorite Book: Harry Potter
Favorite Band: Bob Dylan
Most Influential Person In My Life: My old man
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Get To Know Tallon Royer
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Name: Tallon Royer
Class: Sophmore
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Event: 100 Freestyle
Number of Years Swimming: 5 Swimming Accomplishments: Made PIAA Districts in 200 Freestyle Relay
Other Sports Played: football
Favorite Food: pepperoni pizza
Favorite Sports Team: New York Giants, Oregon Ducks/Notre Dame
Favorite Food: pepperoni pizza
Favorite Sports Team: New York Giants, Oregon Ducks/Notre Dame
Favorite Actor/Actress: Chirs Rock
Favorite TV Show: Wipeout/Supernatural
Favorite Movie: The Hangover
Favorite Band: Journey
Favorite Movie: The Hangover
Favorite Band: Journey
Most Influential Person In My Life: My dad
(note: to view other Jersey Shore swimmers profiled to date, click on the "Get to Know the 2010-2011 JS High School Swim Team" label located on the left hand side of the blog. May need to scroll down)
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Jersey Shore Swimmers Meet USA's Best
Several Jersey Shore swimmers went to meet US Olympic swimmer,Ian Crocker, at the Bloomsburg Middle School. The first thing they did was talk about his childhood experience where he followed his sister into the sport of swimming. Ian was a freestyler at first but as he became more comfortable with swimming he tried the butterfly. As he became more proficient, he eventually made Olympic times. One of his main competitors was Michael Phelps in the Olympics and other championship swimming events.
After the poolside talk, the swimmers headed to the water to work on some technique. Below are some of the highlights covered in the pool workout.
FREESTYLE: Crocker said to keep our arms in front of our sholders. He also said to roll your sholders and to always kick.
BACKSTROKE: He said that you really don't swim on your back. You really swim side to side(roll your sholders) Ian said to always keep your head looking straight up.
BREASTSTROKE:Crocker said to make sure your kick is strong and finish correctly. He also said to pretend to scoop ice cream in your upper bodypart.
BUTTERFLY: Crocker's best stroke. He said that you take 2 kicks in one stroke and that its all about rhythm. You should also breathe when your arms are half way up.
In between each stoke review, each swimmer had a chance to race him in a 25 yard sprint (participants choice).
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| Jersey Shore swimmers pose with three-time Olympic champion and former world record holder in the 100 m butterfly, Ian Crocker. Shore swimmers in attendance include Riley M., Meaghan K., Sam K., Allison P., Cheyenne G., and Emma B. Not pictured Damon C. |
FREESTYLE: Crocker said to keep our arms in front of our sholders. He also said to roll your sholders and to always kick.
BACKSTROKE: He said that you really don't swim on your back. You really swim side to side(roll your sholders) Ian said to always keep your head looking straight up.
BREASTSTROKE:Crocker said to make sure your kick is strong and finish correctly. He also said to pretend to scoop ice cream in your upper bodypart.
BUTTERFLY: Crocker's best stroke. He said that you take 2 kicks in one stroke and that its all about rhythm. You should also breathe when your arms are half way up.
In between each stoke review, each swimmer had a chance to race him in a 25 yard sprint (participants choice).
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas
The Butzlers' wish all the Jersey Shore area swimmers and their families a Merry Christmas.
Although water activites are more limited in the winter than summer, there is still plenty to do with water. The Salvation Army is once again sponsoring a Polar Bear Plunge into the Susquehanna River. This year's plunge is planned to take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 29 and will be held at a different location - Haywood's on the Water at 610 Antler's Lane. Those interested in registering to dive into the icy water this year or those looking for more information should contact Craig Shoff at 326-9187.
Frozen water can still be enjoyed by swimmers. Pick up a pair of skates and find the closest pond, flooded field, or small lake. It's a great activity for the whole family.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Williamsport High School vs Bloomsburg
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Matt Runtas and Trevor Harris each won two individual events en route to a 102-69 win over Bloomsburg. Bloomsburg's Zach Stevens set a pool record with a time of 1:55.06 in the Individual Medley.
Bethann Schwoyer scored wins in the 200-yard freestyle and the 100-yard back to lead Williamsport's girls swim team to a 95-85 win over Bloomsburg.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Pools Are a Service
Great letter to the editor in the December 12 edition of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette by a Lawrence F. Bassett. Pools need more supporters like him!
Reading the Sun-Gazette's editorial on Williamsport's swimming pools ("The municipal pool needs private saviors," Dec. 1), I had to ask myself, "What part of 'municipal' doesn't the Sun-Gazette understand?"
Reporting on the Aquatic Feasibility Study presented to City Council, R.A. Walker wrote "The bottom line is that loan payments on the debt for building one or more new pools in the city would be staggering and the prospects of making a profit and not having to subsidize the operation with taxpayer funds would be unlikely."
Which, of course, is exactly the point.
Public swimming pools, it seems to me, are a municipal service not very different from police and fire services or from the city streets; they represent a public good which should be financed at public expense. Just as we don't expect the fire, police, and streets departments to make a profit, we shouldn't expect our municipal swimming pools to make a profit (or even break even.)
Mr. Walker quotes Council Vice President Bill Hall saying, "Of course, we could always have the Halliburton Pool" and Councilwoman Gerry Fausnaught "suggesting that, with all the natural gas companies pouring in, Hall's idea might be a viable option given that many people are very passionate about aquatic programs."
One would assume that the city's taxpayers are also passionate about police and fire protection and about well-maintained streets. Would it therefore be a "viable option" to have a Halliburton police department, a Chesapeake fire department, and a Cabot streets department?
Private largess, that is, is not substitute for public responsibility, and rather than needing "private saviors" what our municipal pools need is a recognition that clean, safe, public swimming pools open to all are a civic good deserving public support.
Lawrence F. Bassett
Williamsport
Submitted by Virtual Newsroom
Reading the Sun-Gazette's editorial on Williamsport's swimming pools ("The municipal pool needs private saviors," Dec. 1), I had to ask myself, "What part of 'municipal' doesn't the Sun-Gazette understand?"
Reporting on the Aquatic Feasibility Study presented to City Council, R.A. Walker wrote "The bottom line is that loan payments on the debt for building one or more new pools in the city would be staggering and the prospects of making a profit and not having to subsidize the operation with taxpayer funds would be unlikely."
Which, of course, is exactly the point.
Public swimming pools, it seems to me, are a municipal service not very different from police and fire services or from the city streets; they represent a public good which should be financed at public expense. Just as we don't expect the fire, police, and streets departments to make a profit, we shouldn't expect our municipal swimming pools to make a profit (or even break even.)
Mr. Walker quotes Council Vice President Bill Hall saying, "Of course, we could always have the Halliburton Pool" and Councilwoman Gerry Fausnaught "suggesting that, with all the natural gas companies pouring in, Hall's idea might be a viable option given that many people are very passionate about aquatic programs."
One would assume that the city's taxpayers are also passionate about police and fire protection and about well-maintained streets. Would it therefore be a "viable option" to have a Halliburton police department, a Chesapeake fire department, and a Cabot streets department?
Private largess, that is, is not substitute for public responsibility, and rather than needing "private saviors" what our municipal pools need is a recognition that clean, safe, public swimming pools open to all are a civic good deserving public support.
Lawrence F. Bassett
Williamsport
Submitted by Virtual Newsroom
Jersey Shore High School Swimming vs Shamokin
Final Score:
Boys: Jersey Shore – 58 Shamokin – 124
Girls: Jersey Shore – 110 Shamokin – 73
Shamokin started the meet off by singing a Christmas carol, wishing the Jersey Shore swim team “A Merry Christmas”. Coach Thompson and the rest of his squad stood across the pool from the largest swim team he has faced since he has been a member of the JS swim team. Both the coaches and team knew that with each lane being filled for every race by both Jersey Shore and Shamokin that the meet would come down to which coach put together the strongest line-up and who had the strongest swimmers. The meet ended with a win for each side; The Jersey Shore girl’s won 110 – 73 and the Shamokin boys won 124 – 58; moving the girls to 3-1 (2-1 league) and the boys 2-2 (2-1 league).
The Jersey Shore girls had won every race excluding the 400 Freestyle Relay and the Shamokin boys won every single race excluding the 100 Breaststroke which was taken by Ian Endersen; who had the only first place against the Montoursville boys as well. The Jersey Shore girls had a spectacular meet, showing off their depth and strength. Shore finished 1-2-3 in both the 200 IM and the 100 Fly; the girls also finished 1-2 in another astonishing five races. Madalyn Thompson lived by her moto “Show Up and Blow Up” finishing first in all four of her races; demolishing two of their pool records (one set previously by her and the other by Lewisburg). The relay of Jamie Mason, Katie Flook, Addison Crawley and Madalyn Thompson missed another pool record by eight one-hundredths of a second. Jersey Shore’s next showing will be at the Arctic Swim Invitational at Clearfield High School on Saturday, January 8 2011.
Boys: Jersey Shore – 58 Shamokin – 124
Girls: Jersey Shore – 110 Shamokin – 73
Shamokin started the meet off by singing a Christmas carol, wishing the Jersey Shore swim team “A Merry Christmas”. Coach Thompson and the rest of his squad stood across the pool from the largest swim team he has faced since he has been a member of the JS swim team. Both the coaches and team knew that with each lane being filled for every race by both Jersey Shore and Shamokin that the meet would come down to which coach put together the strongest line-up and who had the strongest swimmers. The meet ended with a win for each side; The Jersey Shore girl’s won 110 – 73 and the Shamokin boys won 124 – 58; moving the girls to 3-1 (2-1 league) and the boys 2-2 (2-1 league).
The Jersey Shore girls had won every race excluding the 400 Freestyle Relay and the Shamokin boys won every single race excluding the 100 Breaststroke which was taken by Ian Endersen; who had the only first place against the Montoursville boys as well. The Jersey Shore girls had a spectacular meet, showing off their depth and strength. Shore finished 1-2-3 in both the 200 IM and the 100 Fly; the girls also finished 1-2 in another astonishing five races. Madalyn Thompson lived by her moto “Show Up and Blow Up” finishing first in all four of her races; demolishing two of their pool records (one set previously by her and the other by Lewisburg). The relay of Jamie Mason, Katie Flook, Addison Crawley and Madalyn Thompson missed another pool record by eight one-hundredths of a second. Jersey Shore’s next showing will be at the Arctic Swim Invitational at Clearfield High School on Saturday, January 8 2011.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Get To Know Jamie Mason
(note: to view other Jersey Shore swimmers profiled to date, click on the "Get to Know the 2010-2011 JS High School Swim Team" label located on the left hand side of the blog. May need to scroll down)
Name: Jamie Mason
Class: Spphmore
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Event: 100 Freestyle
Number of Years Swimming: 10 years
Proudest Swimming Moment: Going to States last year with Danielle, Maddi, and Brooke in the 200 and 400 free relay.
Other Sports Played: soccer and track
Non-Athletic School Activites: Model UN, Outdoor Club
Non-School Activities: Relay 4 Life, AYSO Soccer
Favorite Food: chicken fingers
Favorite Sports Team: Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles
Favorite Actor/Actress: Leonardo Dicaprio, Taylor Lautner
Favorite TV Show: The Office, Jersey Shore
Favorite Movie: Twister
Favorite Book: Twilight Series
Favorite Band: Nicki Minaj, IYAZ
Most Influential Person In My Life: My sister, Josie
Head Coach Lee Thompson's Comments: Jamie is a sophomore this year at Jersey Shore Area Senior High school. Jamie was a member of the PIAA states team in both the 200 Freestyle and the 400 Freestyle relay; medaling in the 200. She has been on the YMCA winter team and summer team since she was an 8 and under; Jamie also participates in both Soccer and Track. Last year Jamie received the Bulldog award because of her hard work and devotion to the sport. This year Jamie was chosen by her teammates to be a captain and lead the team to hopefully another successful season. Jamie may be small in stature but has a large heart when it comes to her teammates and an even bigger desire to win. This young sprinter specializes in the 50 Freestyle and the 100 Freestyle. She will make quite the impact this season - hopefully extending it all the way to Bucknell.
(note: to view other Jersey Shore swimmers profiled to date, click on the "Get to Know the 2010-2011 JS High School Swim Team" label located on the left hand side of the blog. May need to scroll down)
Get To Know Stephen Smeltzer
(note: to view other Jersey Shore swimmers profiled to date, click on the "Get to Know the 2010-2011 JS High School Swim Team" label located on the left hand side of the blog. May need to scroll down)
Name: Stephen Smeltzer
Class: Senior
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Event: 50 Freestyle
Number of Years Swimming: 9 practices
Other Sports Played: track
Non-Athletic School Activites: snowboarding
Non-School Activities: camping, hiking, photography
Favorite Food: corn beef
Favorite Sports Team: Florida Gators
Favorite Actor/Actress: Will Smith
Favorite TV Show: NCIS
Favorite Movie: Avatar
Favorite Book: The Things They Carried
Favorite Band: Anathallo
Most Influential Person In My Life: Steve Smeltzer (Father)
Head Coach Lee Thompson's Comments: Steven is a senior this year at Jersey Shore Area High School, but this will be Steven's rookie season. Steven may be new to the sport of competitive swimming, but it is his hard work and determination that leads him to the Coaches Corner. As a coach, a "pool full of Steven's" would be a dream come true. He is never late to practice, tries his hardest on every sprint, is a quick learner and is always pushing himself and the other teammates (even the veterans) to their limits. After Steven's first meet, he was within a second of making the 50 Freestyle district time and is shedding second after second in his 100 Freestyle. Steven has found himself within tenths of a second away in the 50 Free and less than a second away in the 100 Free from the District qualification time. Although Steven is a greenhorn, he has found himself a place among the captains; the team and I see the hard work and dedication that Steven brings to the pool each and everyday.
(note: to view other Jersey Shore swimmers profiled to date, click on the "Get to Know the 2010-2011 JS High School Swim Team" label located on the left hand side of the blog. May need to scroll down)
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Central Mountain High School Boys Lose Heartbreaker in Montoursville Swim Meet
Central Mountain opened their competitive swimming season yesterday at Lock Haven University's Zimmerli Pool. After 3 weeks of practice and hard work, Central Mountain looked poised and confident, had great swims and really good times, but still came up short. Montoursville had a lot of strong veteran swimmers and they held off the Wildcats. The Girl's were defeated 111 - 59; and the boy's loss was a heartbreaker, 75 - 70.
Making their debuts for Central Mountain was Kate Tolomay swimming the 200 free, 100 free and the 4 x 100 free relay, Danielle Bryan swimming the 100 free, 100 back and the 4 x 100 free relay, Amenish Chavan swimming the 200 medley relay, 100 free, 200 free relay and the 4 x 100 free relay, Eric Lugg swimming the 200 medley relay, 100 free, 100 back and the 4 x 100 free relay, Tyler Sheets swimming the 200 medley relay, 50 free, 200 free relay, 100 breast, Jeffrey Smith swimming the 200 medley relay, 50 free, 4 x100 free relay, Jordan Suter swimming 200 medley relay, 200 free, 100 fly and 200 free relay
Making their debuts for Central Mountain was Kate Tolomay swimming the 200 free, 100 free and the 4 x 100 free relay, Danielle Bryan swimming the 100 free, 100 back and the 4 x 100 free relay, Amenish Chavan swimming the 200 medley relay, 100 free, 200 free relay and the 4 x 100 free relay, Eric Lugg swimming the 200 medley relay, 100 free, 100 back and the 4 x 100 free relay, Tyler Sheets swimming the 200 medley relay, 50 free, 200 free relay, 100 breast, Jeffrey Smith swimming the 200 medley relay, 50 free, 4 x100 free relay, Jordan Suter swimming 200 medley relay, 200 free, 100 fly and 200 free relay
Friday, December 17, 2010
"...upstarts like Jersey Shore"
Interesting article in the December 7, 2010 Daily Item where they talk about the traditional swimming powers in District 4 (Bloomsburg, Central Columbia and Danville) losing ground to upstarts like Lewisburg, Montoursville and Jersey Shore. Part of the contributing factor in decline of the powerhouses is the decline in their youth program. Read more here.
Just goes to show the importance of youth programs like YMCA, Bald Eagle Swim League (summer swim) and USA Swimming and their role in developing future swim teams.
Just goes to show the importance of youth programs like YMCA, Bald Eagle Swim League (summer swim) and USA Swimming and their role in developing future swim teams.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Kennelley's Krew
Jersey Shore's YMCA swim coach, Patty Kennelley, will be taking a large group of kids out to 2011 Western Pennsylvania YMCA District Championship Meet at Indiana University of Pennsylvania on March 12-13.
Below is a list of district qualifiers which will be updated as the season progresses.
15 & Over
Lindsay Dudek – 100 Fly
Jamie Mason – 100 Free
BethAnn Schwoyer – 200 IM, 100 Back
Maddi Thompson – 100 Free
14 & Unders
Courtney Breon – 100 Fly
Evan Moore – Medley Relay, Free Relay
Chet Schwoyer – Medley Relay, Free Relay
Cody Schwoyer – Medley Relay, 100 Back, Free Relay
Tyler Sheets - Medley Relay, Free Relay
12 & Unders
Jacob Butzler – 200 Free, 200 IM, 50 Breast
10 & Unders
Emma Butzler – 50 Fly, 100 Free, 50 Free, Free Relay
Samantha Keegan – 100 IM, 50 Free, 50 Breast, Free Relay
Hannah Stemler – Free Relay
Ashlyn Wool – Free Relay
Below is a list of district qualifiers which will be updated as the season progresses.
15 & Over
Lindsay Dudek – 100 Fly
Jamie Mason – 100 Free
BethAnn Schwoyer – 200 IM, 100 Back
Maddi Thompson – 100 Free
14 & Unders
Courtney Breon – 100 Fly
Evan Moore – Medley Relay, Free Relay
Chet Schwoyer – Medley Relay, Free Relay
Cody Schwoyer – Medley Relay, 100 Back, Free Relay
Tyler Sheets - Medley Relay, Free Relay
12 & Unders
Jacob Butzler – 200 Free, 200 IM, 50 Breast
10 & Unders
Emma Butzler – 50 Fly, 100 Free, 50 Free, Free Relay
Samantha Keegan – 100 IM, 50 Free, 50 Breast, Free Relay
Hannah Stemler – Free Relay
Ashlyn Wool – Free Relay
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Jersey Shore HS/Montoursville Swim Meet Synopsis
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A good write-up on this meet can be found in today's edition of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette here.There is also an article in today's Lock Haven Express which can be found here or below.
When Jersey Shore swim coach Lee Thompson was trying to fill out his swimming roster, he made a specific pitch to anybody that listened. It went something like this: First place wins the race but not the meet."
That means that a whole lot of points can be accumulated with second-, third- and fourth-place finishes.
Coach Thompson got to see that mantra come into play in the boys' second dual meet of the year as the Montoursville boys won every event but two and Jersey Shore (1-1) still came out on top..TO READ MORE ABOUT THE JERSEY SHORE/MONTOURSVILLE SWIM MEET, THEN CLICK ON "READ MORE" BELOW....
Jersey Shore High School Defeats Montoursville
Final Score:
Boys: Jersey Shore – 83 Montoursville – 79
Girls: Jersey Shore – 86 Montoursville – 84
Boys: Jersey Shore – 83 Montoursville – 79
Girls: Jersey Shore – 86 Montoursville – 84
Reading the Numbers
On Friday the Central Mountain High School team did a service project for the Lock Haven YMCA cleaning up the depth markers on the side of the pool that have gotten pretty dirty over the years. Click on the picture to enlarge. The picture on the was before cleaning while the one on the left was after cleaning.
This service project made a world of difference. The high school swim team kids cleaned the depth markers of the Y pool for a prize. A swedish winter hat and some skittles!! 1st boy was Jordan Suter and first girl was Sydney Foster.
This service project made a world of difference. The high school swim team kids cleaned the depth markers of the Y pool for a prize. A swedish winter hat and some skittles!! 1st boy was Jordan Suter and first girl was Sydney Foster.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Shore High School Girls Open Swim Season with Win
The air was thick with tension and nerves were high as the 2010-2011 Jersey Shore High School swim season got under way on Friday. Shore’s head coach was a bit apprehensive for a variety of reasons. This was his first year at the helm of a very successful swim program that sent four swimmers to PIAA States last March. In addition, this year’s team swelled with the addition of sixteen new swimmers-raw and untested.
As the meet started, nerves were calmed and Thompson had a chance to see the future of his program. “As I sat back and watched the meet unfold, I had the opportunity to see the talent that the Jersey Shore Area has within its district and now our swimming program.”
The Jersey Shore girls took charge from the start as Maddi Thompson, Addison Crawley, Katie Flook, and Jamie Mason captured the opening 200 meter medley relay in 2:15.81. The same foursome cruised to a win in the final 400 meter freestyle relay. In between, the girls dominated Towanda by winning every event except the 200 meter freestyle relay to end the night with a 92-52 win.
The boys had a tougher task. Towanda was able to capture the opening and final relays; however, Shore’s McKinley Thompson, Steven Smeltzer, Tallon Royer, and Ian Endresen prevented a relay sweep by winning the 200 meter freestyle relay.
Although not as deep as the girls, the Jersey Shore boys battled it out against the Towanda Black Knights all afternoon. “I told the kids that whichever swimmer had the greatest urge and will to win throughout the entire race - will win the race,” said Thompson. Evan Moore was the perfect example of the statement. The 200 meter individual medley is a punishing race for any swimmer, let alone a freshman. He fell behind during the middle strokes but started to play catch-up during the butterfly leg and pulled even on the freestyle leg. Digging deep, he gave a final push to just out-touch the Towanda swimmer for second place. Teammate Endresen took first place. In the end, however, the Black Knights prevailed, capturing six of the eleven events and finishing the evening with a 92-70 win.
Williamsport HS Swim Teams Open With Wins
This was in the December 14, 2010 Williamsport Sun-Gazette
The Williamsport boys and girls swim teams both opened the first meet of the season with wins against Athens. On the girls side, Williamsport defeated Athens 92-50. Williamsport's Megan Hepler, Kelsey Harris, Claire Smith and Catherine Campana finished first in the 200 medley relay with a time of 2:08.22 while Hepler, Alex Isacsson, Kiera Calskey and Courtney Snyder took first in the 400 freestyle relay in 5:01.76.
On the boys side, Williamsport won, 94-48. Matt Runtis and Bryan Nardone both took first in two individual events and also helped the Williamsport boys 200 medley relay team finish first. Nardone also helped the 400 freestyle relay team place first.
The Williamsport boys and girls swim teams both opened the first meet of the season with wins against Athens. On the girls side, Williamsport defeated Athens 92-50. Williamsport's Megan Hepler, Kelsey Harris, Claire Smith and Catherine Campana finished first in the 200 medley relay with a time of 2:08.22 while Hepler, Alex Isacsson, Kiera Calskey and Courtney Snyder took first in the 400 freestyle relay in 5:01.76.
On the boys side, Williamsport won, 94-48. Matt Runtis and Bryan Nardone both took first in two individual events and also helped the Williamsport boys 200 medley relay team finish first. Nardone also helped the 400 freestyle relay team place first.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Jersey Shore YMCA/Bloomsburg Swim Meet Synopsis
Jersey Shore’s Damon Cole stretches it out in the 200 meter freestyle.
Jersey Shore left Bloomsburg last year shell shocked, losing the dual meet 9-1. This past Saturday, however, Jersey Shore fell a few points short of swimming off with a victory and it was Bloomsburg that escaped with a 5-5 tie.
Patty Kennelley, in her sixth season as Shore’s head coach, has her biggest team yet and laden with talent. “With more swimmers this year, I feel our team as a whole will be more competitive. In years’ past we would always come up a little short since we were a smaller team,” said Kennelley.TO SEE MORE PICTURES OF THE JERSEY SHORE/BLOOMSBURG SWIM MEET AND THE REST OF THE MEET WRITE-UP, THEN CLICK ON "READ MORE" BELOW....
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Get To Know Madalyn Thompson
(note: to view other Jersey Shore swimmers profiled to date, click on the "Get to Know the 2010-2011 JS High School Swim Team" label located on the left hand side of the blog. May need to scroll down)
Name: Madalyn Thompson
Class: Senior
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Event: 50 Freestyle
Favorite Stroke: Freestyle
Favorite Event: 50 Freestyle
Number of Years Swimming: 12
Swimming Accomplishments: 5th at PIAA States in 100 Freestyle
Other Sports Played: track, cross-country
Non-Athletic School Activites: spanish club
Non-Athletic School Activites: spanish club
Non-School Activities: camp, hike, run, outdoor stuff
Favorite Food: strawberries
Favorite Sports Team: Notre Dame
Favorite Actor/Actress: Ryan Reynolds
Favorite TV Show: The Office and Hannah Montana
Favorite Movie: Out Cold
Favorite Movie: Out Cold
Favorite Book: Twilight
Favorite Band: Nicki Minaj
Most Influential Person In My Life: Leland Thompson
Head Coach Lee Thompson's Comments: Madalyn is a senior this year at Jersey Shore Area Senior High school. Madalyn has been the points leaders for Jersey Shore High School since she was a Freshman, she has accumulated 10 gold medals (12 medals total) at the district level and she is a 5 time state medalist at the PIAA swimming event. Madalyn is one of the hardest worker and the most dedicated swimmer that I have ever coached. Her strongest event would be anything Freestyle from the 50 to the 500, she has been the Backstroker in every Medley Relay at the PIAA meet, but Madalyn is comfortable, confident and competitive in any event. Madalyn is determined to make a strong showing at the PIAA meet this year in multiple events; she has been cross training since the summer by running, lifting and doing Cross-Fit. Madalyn is looking to further her education and swimming career; looking at Duquesne University, the Naval Academy and West Virginia University.
(note: to view other Jersey Shore swimmers profiled to date, click on the "Get to Know the 2010-2011 JS High School Swim Team" label located on the left hand side of the blog. May need to scroll down)
Get To Know Ian Endresen
(note: to view other Jersey Shore swimmers profiled to date, click on the "Get to Know the 2010-2011 JS High School Swim Team" label located on the left hand side of the blog. May need to scroll down)
Name: Ian Endresen
Class: Junior
Favorite Stroke: Breaststroke
Favorite Event: 200 medley relay
Number of Years Swimming: 13
Swimming Accomplishments: Made YMCA States
Other Sports Played: soccer, tennis
Non-Athletic School Activites: FBLA
Non-Athletic School Activites: FBLA
Non-School Activities: Youth Moose Awareness
Favorite Food: Lobster
Favorite Food: Lobster
Favorite Sports Team: Spain Soccer Team
Favorite Actor/Actress: Angelina Jolie
Favorite TV Show: The Office
Favorite Movie: Avatir
Favorite Movie: Avatir
Favorite Book: Harry Potter #7
Favorite Band: Killswitch Engage
Most Influential Person In My Life: My sister
Head Coach Lee Thompson's Comments: Ian is a junior this year at Jersey Shore Area Senior High school. Ian is a captain for the Men's swimming team and has made quite a showing each year at the District event in both relays, the 200 IM and the 100 Breaststroke. Ian has been on the Jersey Shore Men's district qualifying Medley Relay for the previous 2 years. Ian's strongest events consist of the 200 IM, 100 Breaststroke and the 200 Freestyle. Ian has a very strong and powerful Breaststroke and has hopes of making the PIAA States Swimming meet this year. Ian has been swimming on both the high school team and the YMCA team for the past two years; he has also been on the summer swim for over a handful of years. Ian is also on the high school's Tennis team and also plays soccer with STN and enjoys running as well.
(note: to view other Jersey Shore swimmers profiled to date, click on the "Get to Know the 2010-2011 JS High School Swim Team" label located on the left hand side of the blog. May need to scroll down)
Most Influential Person In My Life: My sister
Head Coach Lee Thompson's Comments: Ian is a junior this year at Jersey Shore Area Senior High school. Ian is a captain for the Men's swimming team and has made quite a showing each year at the District event in both relays, the 200 IM and the 100 Breaststroke. Ian has been on the Jersey Shore Men's district qualifying Medley Relay for the previous 2 years. Ian's strongest events consist of the 200 IM, 100 Breaststroke and the 200 Freestyle. Ian has a very strong and powerful Breaststroke and has hopes of making the PIAA States Swimming meet this year. Ian has been swimming on both the high school team and the YMCA team for the past two years; he has also been on the summer swim for over a handful of years. Ian is also on the high school's Tennis team and also plays soccer with STN and enjoys running as well.
(note: to view other Jersey Shore swimmers profiled to date, click on the "Get to Know the 2010-2011 JS High School Swim Team" label located on the left hand side of the blog. May need to scroll down)
Saturday, December 11, 2010
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Who Says You Can't Swim Outside in December
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Tyler Sheets vs The World
Well, the title worked for Edgar Wright's comedy film, Scott Pilgrim vs The World. It would be more appropriate if the blog title read "Tyler Sheets vs. Williamsport". Every time that Sheets stepped up to the block in the 13-14 age group, he was surrounded by Williamsport swimmers on all sides-up and down the lane. In all four events (50 and 100 yard freestyle, 100 yard backstroke, and the 100 yard breaststroke)it was Sheets that touched the wall first.
The Williamsport Area Swim Club's Billtown Brr allowed for several Jersey Shore swimmers to tune-up for the start of the upcoming Central Pennsylvania YMCA League's dual meet season.
"It was a good meet", said head coach Patty Kennelley. "This was a gauge for what they will be able to do next week." In addition to Sheets, she had swimmers Taylor Poretta,Riley and Reagan Markley, Meaghan Keegan, Allison Panczyszyn, Isabelle Griswold,Damon Cole, and Taylor Poretta in the racing lanes.
Several Jersey Shore swimmers participated under USA's Haven Area Aquatic Club and their results can be found here.
The Williamsport Area Swim Club's Billtown Brr allowed for several Jersey Shore swimmers to tune-up for the start of the upcoming Central Pennsylvania YMCA League's dual meet season.
"It was a good meet", said head coach Patty Kennelley. "This was a gauge for what they will be able to do next week." In addition to Sheets, she had swimmers Taylor Poretta,Riley and Reagan Markley, Meaghan Keegan, Allison Panczyszyn, Isabelle Griswold,Damon Cole, and Taylor Poretta in the racing lanes.
Head coach, Patty Kennelley, goes over racing schedule with some Jersey Shore swimmers.
Several Jersey Shore swimmers participated under USA's Haven Area Aquatic Club and their results can be found here.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Should Urban/Inter-City Youth and Families Have Access to a Community Pool?
The editorial staff of the Williamsport Sun-Gazette weighs in on the dire situation of the public community pools within the city's limits. Their opinion can be read here in today's December 1 edition.
Maybe local citizens can take a play out of the other suffering community pools playbook. Check out the effort of South Williamsport here or Bellefonte's Kepler Pool here.
Maybe local citizens can take a play out of the other suffering community pools playbook. Check out the effort of South Williamsport here or Bellefonte's Kepler Pool here.
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