Crosstown Rivalry Heats Up in the Pool

The lanes were sizzling at the Chuck Newell Natatorium as Columbus East and Columbus North faced off in their annual crosstown swim meet. The Olympians’ boys team made waves with a 113-71 victory, while the Bull Frogs’ girls squad rolled to a dominant 137-42 win.

East’s Todd Hundley and North’s Aarush Mahato battled neck-and-neck in the 200 IM, with Hundley touching first by less than a second. Meanwhile, East’s Misha Machavariani pulled off a thrilling 100 butterfly win, edging out North’s Diego Cotero Tapia by just 0.05 seconds. On the girls’ side, Mridula Muthukumaran was a stroke above the rest, winning two events and helping North sweep the relay races.

This rivalry meet wasn’t just about the victories—it was a showcase of grit and determination, with personal records and thrilling finishes on both sides. It’s clear both teams have their sights set on making a splash in the postseason.