TIDE TURNS IN THE POOL: COLUMBUS EAST SWIMS TO VICTORY, NORTH FALLS AT BLOOMINGTON SOUTH
The Columbus East boys’ swim team made a splash in the water, edging out Greensburg 78-71 in a meet filled with standout performances and dominant relay swims.
Making Waves for East:
- Misha Machavariani sprinted to wins in the 50 freestyle (23.38) and 100 freestyle (50.92), proving he’s a force in the water.
- Keaton Stephenson outpaced the competition in the 200 freestyle (1:49.51), keeping the Olympians on top.
- Ethan Hall showcased endurance, winning the grueling 500 freestyle (5:41.06).
- The relay squads came through in the clutch, as East secured victories in both the 200 medley (1:47.45) and 400 freestyle (3:29.86) relays.
Meanwhile, Columbus North found itself upstream against a powerhouse Bloomington South squad, falling 114-69 in a boys-only meet.
The bright spot for North was diver Dagan Kleffman, who took first place in diving with an impressive 183.00 points. Diego Cotero Tapia also had a strong meet, earning runner-up finishes in both the 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly.
With sectionals looming, both teams will look to fine-tune their strokes and finish the season strong.