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August 6, Finals @ Massad - Results

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The Dahlgren Sharks kicked off the official 2011 RSL dual meet season on June 29, with a solid win over Chancellor, 277-122. The meet was hosted by the Sharks in their 25-yard pool at the Dahlgren Aquatics Center. There were four triple winners to help sweeten the victory in a kind of “family affair.” Assistant Coach Christiana Bentz (17) placed first in 100 Free, 50 Butterfly, and 50 Backstroke and her younger sister Caroline (8) placed first in 25 Free, 25 Back, and 25 Breast. Caroline also broke the RSL record (and her own as well) for 8 and under girls in the 25 freestyle. Kevin and Kourtney Miller also earned triple wins—Kevin (10) placed first in 25 Free, 25 Butterfly, and 100 IM; and Kourtney (14) earned her first place finishes in 50 Free, 50 Butterfly and 100 IM.

Other first place finishes for the team included 12-year old Sally Owen (100 Free and 50 Free); 12-year old Harlan Baggett (100 Free); 17-year old Derek Jackson (100 Free); 6-year old Sydney Hennessee (25 Free); 6-year old Carter Mills (25 free); 18-year old Alexandra Bentz (also Assistant Coach)(50 Free); 8-year old Becca Tidwell (25 Butterfly); 17-year old Tyler Collins (50 Butterfly and 50 Breaststroke); 14-year old Bill Owen (50 Butterfly); 8-year old Trevor Nease (25 Back); 10-year old Eddie Tidwell (25 Back); 11-year old Maria Behnke (50 Back and 100 IM); 11-year old Chris Klopp (50 Back); 10-year old Abby Wilson (25 Breaststroke); 10-year old Jordan Morin (25 Breaststroke); 11-year old Nate Wilson (50 Breaststroke), 13-year old Catherine Wilson (50 breaststroke); and 13-year old Chase Manard (50 Breaststroke).

The Dahlgren Sharks continued their winning ways on July 6, with a solid win over College Heights in the Gators’ 25-meter pool. The score was 334-155, and was punctuated by five triple wins for the team. Eight-year old Caroline Bentz collected first place finishes in 25-meter freestyle (16.93), 25-meter fly (21.97), and 25-meter breaststroke (24.33); her sister, Christiana (17), placed first in 100-meter Free (1:05.32), 50-meter fly (33.84), and 50-meter back (34.44); Jacob Miller (10) placed first in 100-meter free (1:08.69), 25-meter fly (16.08), and 25-meter back (18.14); sister Kourtney (14) earned her first place finishes in 50-meter free (31.69), 50-meter back (36.14), and 100-meter IM (1:19.89); and 11-year old Maria Behnke scored firsts in 50-meter free (33.14), 50-meter back (37.38), and 100-meter IM (1:12.89). Fourteen out of 16 relay teams also scored first place finishes.

The following Shark swimmers also placed first: Carter Mills (5) – 25-meter free; Sidney Hennessee (6) – 25-meter free; Becca Tidwell (8) – 25-meter back; Gabby Thompson (10) – 25-meter back, 25-meter breaststroke; Abby Wilson (10) – 25-meter free, 25-meter fly; Veronica DeClute (11) – 100-meter free; 50-meter breaststroke; Nate Wilson (11) - 50-meter free, 50-meter fly; Alexandra Bentz (17) - 50-meter free, 50-meter breaststroke; and Tyler Collins (17) – 50-meter free, 50-meter fly).

The Dahlgren Sharks put another notch in the win column last Wednesday, July 13, with a solid defeat over division rival Fawn Lake, 283-219, in their 25-yard home pool at the Dahlgren Aquatics Center. There were five triple Winners: Alexandra Bentz (17) – 50 free (26.55), 50 back (34.10), and 50 breast (37.87); Jacob Miller (10) – 100 free (1:04.60), 25 fly (14.73), and 25 back (16.38); Blake Clift (14) – 50 free (27.38), 50 fly (29.00), and 50 breast (36.11); Sally Owen (12) – 100 free (1:05.06), 50 breast (41.39), and 100 IM (1:15.86); and Maria Benhke (12) – 50 free (29.67), 50 fly (32.51), and 50 back (33.05).

Other first place Shark finishes included Christiana Bentz (17) – 100 free (58.62), 50 fly (30.82); Sydney Hennessee (6) – 25 free (23.04); Abigail Wilson (10) – 25 free (14.45); Eddie Tidwell (10) – 25 free (15.74); Kourtney Miller (14) – 50 free (27.28); 50 back (31.11); Caroline Bentz (8) – 25 fly (17.74), 25 back (19.09); Nathanial Wilson (11) – 50 fly (34.09), 50 breast (42.20); Asher Bentz (14) – 50 back (33.36); Becca Tidwell (8) – 25 breast (26.28); and Jordan Morin (10) – 25 breast (21.44). Relay teams are also playing a key role in the Sharks’ victories. The following relay teams are undefeated so far this season: 8 and Under Girls Freestyle Relay; 9-10 Girls Freestyle Relay; 9-10 Boys Freestyle Relay; 11-12 Girls Freestyle Relay; 15-18 Girls Freestyle Relay; 12 and Under Girls Junior Medley Relay; 12 and Under Boys Junior Medley Relay; Girls 13-18 Senior Medley Relay, and Girls 125-Graduated Freestyle Relay.

Last week was a tough one for the 3-0 Dahlgren Sharks, as they faced Curtis Park (also 3-0) in the Seahawk’s 25-meter pool. The Sharks tried their best, but with 30 swimmers absent, they could not overcome Curtis Park’s larger team and fell, 292-210. Our lone triple-winner was eight year old Caroline Bentz - 25 free (16.47), 25 back (20.18), and 25 breast (23.07).

Other first place finishes for Sharks included Chayla Morin (8) – 25 fly (22.97), Sally Owen (12) - l00 free (1:11.39); 50 breast (47.52); Assistant Coach Alexandra Bentz - 50 free (29.35); Assistant Coach Christiana Bentz (17) – 100 free (1:03.87); Jacob Miller (10) – 100 free (1:12.84), 25 fly (16.49); Abigail Wilson (10) – 25 free (16.66); Nathanial Wilson (11) – 50 free (33.60); Kourtney Miller (14) – 50 free (31.81), 50 back (35.55); Maria Behnke (11) – 50 back (36.19); Asher Bentz (14) – 50 back (37.68); and Jordan Morin (10) - 25 breast (22.47).

Seven relay teams remain unbeaten: 8 and under freestyle Girls; 9-10 freestyle boys; 13-14 freestyle boys, 15-18 freestyle girls, 12 and Under Girls and Boys medley relay team; and Girls 125 Graduated Relay team. Great swimming!

The Dahlgren Sharks finished out their 2011 dual meet season with an impressive win last Monday, July 25, over Lee’s Hill at the Dahlgren Aquatic Center’s 25 yard pool. The score was 369-125; and with everyone back from 4-H camp and vacation the Sharks showed their true strength with five triple winners. Maria Behnke (11) finished first in 50 free (30.21), 50 fly (32.96), and 50 back (33.43); Kourtney Miller (14) – 50 free (28.17), 50 back (31.43), and 100 IM (1:08.34); Jacob Miller (10) – 25 free (13.23), 25 fly (14.46), and 25 back (16.43); Nate Wilson (11) – 50 free (30.93), 50 fly (35.63), and 50 breast (42.12); and Caroline Bentz (8) – 25 free (14.78), 25 fly (18.09), and 25 breast (20.16). In addition, Caroline also broke a second RSL record this season, this time in breaststroke. In the first home meet against Chancellor, Caroline broke her own RSL record in freestyle.

Other first place finishes for the Sharks include: Assistant Coach Christiana Bentz – 100 free (57.49), 50 fly (30.89); Assistant Coach Alexandra Bentz – 50 free (26.63), 50 back (32.76); Trevor Nease (8) – 25 free (22.69), 25 back (25.88); Chase Manard (14) – 50 free (26.03), 50 breast (33.75); Sydney Hennessee (6) – 25 free (24.58); Luke Mills (7) – 25 fly; Gabriela Thompson (9) – 25 fly (17.38); Derek Vanatta (14) – 50 fly; Becca Tidwell (8) – 25 Back (21.42); Abigail Wilson (10) – 25 back (18.33); Chris Klopp (11) 50 back (41.26); Kourtney Miller (14) – 50 back, 100 IM (1:08.34); Asher Bentz (14) – 50 back (33.81); Nicholas Pacheck (5) – 25 breast (44.47); Sarah Leonard (10) – 25 breast (20.53); Jordan Morin (10) – 25 breast (20.34); Catherine Wilson (13) – 50 breast (37.96); Elizabeth Elia (12) – 100 IM (1:18.56); and Eddie Tidwell (10) – 100 IM (1:29.57).

Relay teams also played an important role in this large victory. The Sharks captured 14 of the possible 16 relays; and seven relay teams still remain unbeaten: 8 and under freestyle Girls; 9-10 freestyle boys; 13-14 freestyle boys; 15-18 freestyle girls; 12 and Under Girls and Boys medley relay teams; and Girls 125 Graduated Relay team. Great swimming!

The Dahlgren Sharks finished out their 2011 swimming season Saturday, August 6, by competing in the Finals Championship meet with the five other teams in the Patriot Division. The Sharks finished fourth with a score of 620. The standings were as follows: Curtis Park - 799, Fawn Lake - 781.5, Lee’s Hill - 700.5, Dahlgren - 620, Chancellor - 590.5, and College Heights - 370. Caroline Bentz was the only triple winner for the team in Free, Butterfly, and Breaststroke.

The following Wednesday, August 10, the Sharks celebrated their end-of-season party. Awards and trophies were presented to all swimmers. In particular, the Coaches’ award for boys was presented to 17-year old Tyler Collins, who had been placing first in almost all of his events in the first three meets of the season. Unfortunately, due to a serious head injury, he was unable to complete the season. The Coaches’ award for girls was presented to 8-year old Caroline Bentz. Caroline was a triple winner in five of the six dual meets and also at the Finals meet. She also broke two RSL records this summer, one (her own) in freestyle, and the other in breaststroke. The highest honor, the Elizabeth “Lu” McGowan Award, was presented to 14-year old Bill Owen. This award is presented every year to one special swimmer who exhibits continued good sportsmanship, leadership, excellent swimming skills, and free spirit to have fun. It is in memory of Lu McGowan, a well-known KG swimmer who swam with the Sharks, coached the team, and also swam year round with DASK, the Sharks’ year round team (now known as the Rappahannock Raiders). In 1996, her life was tragically lost in a fire during her senior year at UVA. The Sharks have been honoring her and keeping the memory of her strong every year since Coach Guthrie began coaching the team in 1998.

The team would like to thank coaches, parents, swimmers, and the board for the dedication and support that it takes to make a successful swim team. The Sharks would also like to thank the following sponsors for their support, as well:

Thomas M. Burrell; Cottrell, DDS Dentistry; Dahlgren Officers’ Spouse Club; Dominoes/Dahlgren; Exit Reality Expertise; KG Family Chiropractor; KG Welding, Inc.; NAPA King George; Pizza Hut/Dahlgren; Rankins True Value Hardware; Rocky Top Embroidery; Communications Specialists, Inc.; A Touch of Class Catering; and Tammy Indseth Photography.

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Team Suits and Swim Gear

Team swimsuits are not mandatory. However, swimsuits will be available for sizing and immediate purchasing at time of registration for those interested in purchasing a team swimsuit.

This year’s suit will be by Dolfin. We are using suits from Aardvark Swim & Sport out of Chantilly, VA

2011 Prices
Male: $28.35
Female: $37.80

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