Athletics

Score: Providence Day 241 Cannon 234 Latin 215 Country Day 141 Charlotte Christian 102

HAWKS SOAR HIGH AT CONFERENCE

Todays CISAA Conference meet was a huge success for Latin’s Men’s and Women’s squads. The men were victorious and our women finished a strong third. The team scores were the following:

Men
Charlotte Latin 258
Charlotte Country Day 244
Charlotte Christian Knights 171
Providence Day School 129
Cannon High School 121

Women
Providence Day School 241
Cannon High School 234
Latin School 215
Charlotte Country Day 141
Charlotte Christian Knights 102

Leading the way on the men’s team was Senior Michael Chadwick not only recording two individual wins, but he did it in Conference Record time! Michael set records in the 200 IM 1:56.30, erasing the old record held by Scot Robison of Latin. Michael bested the record by one one-hundredth! His second record breaking performance came in the 100 Breaststroke. Michael swam a 59.41 breaking the old record held by Latin’s Marshall Farrell. Senior Hayes McCullagh was also victorious with wins in the 200 Free 1:46.07 and the 100 Butterfly 53.19. Madison Jaulin chipped in an All Conference performance in the 100 Back with a 58.61.

Also scoring for the Hawks were Freshman Jackson Dickey 2nd in the 100 Free 50.79, and 3rd in the 50 Free 23.39, Freshman Jack Ratterree 4th 200 Free 2:02.28, and 4th 500 Free 5:36.11, Junior Madison Jaulin 2nd 500 Free 4:56.78, Freshman James Hardy 3rd 200 IM 2:07.43 and 2nd 100 Fly 57.26, Wil Borin 8th 50 Free 26.76, Chuma Eruchalu 6th 100 Free 54.60 and 6th 100 Back 1:12.15, and Frank Kenny 7th 100 Breast 1:21.22. Congratulations to Frank for making the the qualifying time for the State Championships!

Latin men also won two relays. Madison Jaulin, Michael Chadwick, Hayes McCullagh and Jackson Dickey teamed up for the victory in the 200 Medley Relay. In the same relay event Richard Cai, Frank Kenny, Will Borin and Hunter Capreol finshed in 7th place. In the 200 Free Relay Latin came in 7th and 9th. Swimming on the seventh place relay was James Hardy, Jack Ratterree, Chumal Eruchalu and Madison Jaulin. Richard Cai, Frank Kenny, Hunter Capreol and Will Borin tamed up fo the 9th place performance. In the 400 Free relay Jackson Dickey, Chuma Eruchalu, Hayes McCullagh, and Michael Chadwick placed 1st. The fearsome four of James Hardy, Frank Kenny, Will Borin and Jack Ratterree finished 6th.

Latin’s women were lead by Senior Ashley Dyke. She won the 200 Free 1:59.37 and the 100 Freestyle 55.03 and double event winner Sophomore Hope Dragelin. Hope won the 100 Fly 1:01.17 and the 500 Free 5:31.31
Others scoring for Latin were: Senior Annissa Mignardi placed 6th 200 Free 2:20.63 and 4th 100 Breast 1:21.35,
Sophomore Rozhina McClanahan 4th 200 IM 2:24.85 and 2nd 100 Breast 1:11.16, Freshman Christina Glaser 6th 50 Free 28.23 and 8th 100 Free 1:03.57, Sophomore Caroline Cary 10th 50 Free 29.31, Junior Michaela Berens 8th 100 Fly 1:18.88, Senior Natalie Gaines 8th 500 Free 6:47.16 and 7th 100 Back 1:24.12, and Freshman Audrey Trollinger 10th in the 100 Breast. Audrey’s time was a State Qualifying time!

In the women’s relays Latin Scored 2nd in the 200 Medley (Hughes, McClanahan, Dragelin and Dyke), and 9th (Gaines, Trollinger, Berens, and Cary). In the 200 Free relay Latin girls placed 6th (Mignardi, Cary, Gaines, Glaser) and 9th (Berens, Trollinger, Bonner, and Smith). In the 400 Free Relay Latin placed 1st (Hughes, McClanahan, Dragelin, and Dyke).

The theme of the day was “be your best.” Our swimmers gave it their best effort and our teams are poised for one more meet….the State Championships on February 18th in Greensboro. Our men are definite title contenders and our girls have top three potential. The State Champs involve some thirty teams from around the state providing great competition. Our State team will go to work this coming week and prepare for a great State Champ Meet! Swoop, Swoop, let’s go Hawks!

Score: Latin 50 Country Day 40

Hawks Keeping Eye On Season End Goals

Thursday night January 24th there was some good team competition at the pool. Latin hosted a double dual between Lake Norman Charter, and Charlotte Country Day. On the girls side of the scorecard Latin topped Charlotte Country Day by a score of 50.00-40.00 and the Latin girls were defeated by Lake Norman Charter by a score of 48-46. Our girls were minus freshman Christina Glaser who specializes in sprint freestyle and impacts the meet individually and on relays. Although we missed Christina, we were excited to welcome Chapman Hughes back to action. She has been dealing with tendonitis and continues to get better through a regiment of rest and re-hab.

On the men’s side of the meet, Latin was behind the eight ball, missing Senior sensation Michael Chadwick (out recovering from a concussion) and freshman Jackson Dickey (out with 8 stitches in his head). Both Jackson and Michael came out to support the team. Nice to have them there encouraging their teammates. Hopefully both swimmers will be back in action this coming Tuesday. The scores were Lake Norman Charter 58 and Latin 35 and Charlotte Country Day 57 Latin 38.00.

If you look at the results we won a ton of events, but only scored one person in all events but two. When we have dominated teams we have scored two people in the majority of events, individual and relays. When you get defeated by two points….a few third places (1pt) put you in the winning column. So never, ever think your swim is not important! Scoring two in the majority of events is a winning formula. If you look below there were only two events where Latin scored two. When we have all swimmers present it will be easier to achieve.

The biggest bust out swim of the night came from Michaela Berens. She dropped 4 seconds in the 100 Fly! Michaela is most consistent person attending practice and she started working on being able to swim the 100 Fly around Christmas. That work is paying off now and it will be exciting to see her keep improving to the end of the season. Her willingness to do the work that is required to be successful, and to get out of her comfort zone in practice has fueled her success. Keep it going!

This is the time of the season to buckle down. Our total focus needs to be getting to practice to fine tune strokes and skills (turning, starting, race skills) and get race ready. All swimmers are working hard to finish the season with personal best times. If each swimmer can improve individually, then collectively we can achieve our goals of capturing the Conference titles and making a run at the State Championship. Let’s go Hawks

Score: Latin 46 Cannon 48

HAWK SWIMMERS START POST HOLIDAY COMPETITION

Tis the season……..to prepare for the second half of our season. The first half laid a basic foundation of skills and now it is time to get to work. Seven days back together training and the Hawks swimmers were back in action as a part of the Winter Sports Showcase! We had a fantastic crowd…high spirited and routing for the home team.

Our double dual meet was between the Cannon School and Grace Academy. In our first encounter with conference rival Cannon School we were without teammate Chapman Hughes, and we found ourselves in the same position last Friday night. In the November meeting we were defeated on the women’s side by 14 points. Even without Chapman we knew we had a chance and there were some adjustments to the line-up. If races went perfectly to prediction the meet would come down to the last relay. As predicted, the meet did come down to the last relay and we were narrowly defeated by a mere .13 seconds and ended up falling two points short of Cannon. They won the girls meet 48.00 to 46.00. We could if ourselves to death, but we had a strong planned but uncharacteristically faltered on the relays, falling to Cannon 3 out of three relays. Great job, and we will see them two more times, Conference on February 7th and States on February 18th. Latin really enjoys swimming Grace Academy and GA brings some really good athletes to the meet; they get hurt on their depth. Latin women easily eclipsed Grace Academy by a score of 69 to 24.

On the men’s side of the meet we were without Hayes McCullagh who was on an official visit at the Navel Academy. Our boys team has a ton of versatility and our men were victorious in both e meets by the following scores: Charlotte Latin 70 Grace Academy 13 Charlotte Latin 66 Cannon School 25.

There were some really great performances put in, athletes really getting out of their comfort zone to do what was best for the team….Natalie Gaines in the 500 Free, Audrey Trollinger in the 200 Free, and Michaela Berens swimming her first 100 Fly in competition. Coleman Campbell upped his game by getting improved diving and he blasted two best times! Annissa Mignardi did what Seniors do, she handled a very tough event program and came through with flying colors. Eleanor Smith turned in some very improved freestyle swims. Jackson Dickey again, pulled out the breaststroke by .12!

Individual double event winners include: Ashley Dyke 100/200 Free, Rozhina McClanahan 200 IM & 100 Brst, Michael Chadwick 100 & 200 Free, Madison Jaulin, 100 Back and 200 IM and Jackson Dickey in the 50 Free and the 100 Breast. Adding to the victory column was Hope Dragelin in the 500 Free, Jack Ratteree in the 500 Free
And James Hardy in the 100 Free.

Great job everyone. Keep learning and pushing it at practice! The best is yet to come.

Score: Third Place CISAA

CISAA Swim Meet:
1st Charlotte Country Day 280
2nd Providence Day 229
3rd Latin 204
4th Cannon 194
5th Christian 28

Score:

On the girls side of the meet, Latin is still reeling from not having leading scorer Lindsay Bosek. Lindsay is in recovery mode from mono and is hopeful to return before Conference and/or States. Keep on healing Lindsay….we miss you! With Lindsay out all girls are in step up mode. Charlotte Latin Girls defeated Cannon High School by a score of 56 to 38. Country Day beat Latin 63 to 31. Country Day Women are definitely in the hunt for the State Championship and are always a great team to race.

At the end of the meet swimmers are acknowledged for special things by being awarded a “Tough Nut” award. At this meet we had the following winners of the “Tough Nut” award: William Gardner……awesome come from behind victory in the 50 Free…..Junior Winn Holt first time under 25 seconds in the 50 free…..Freshman Emily Asinger for breaking 1:30 in the 100 Breast, Senior Morgan Henry for dropping 8 seconds in her 100 free, Senior Sameer Sajja for cutting 18 seconds of his best 500 Free time…..Junior Michael Chadwick for doing a lifetime best time in the 500 free……and Junior Hank Sprow for performing in his first meet post mono……Karen Gardner was also awarded a “Tough Nut” for her strength and determination as she battles cancer. Karen, the Hawks Team is behind you!

Next up for the Hawks will be an away meet Thursday January 27th at Charlotte Christian. February 1st will be Senior night against Marvin Ridge and Calvary Baptist School. Then it is on to Conference on February 10th hosted by Charlotte Latin….and then finally on to States on February 21st in Cary. Let’s go Hawks!

Score:

LATIN MENS SWIM TEAM DEFEATS REINGING STATE CHAMPIONS AND LADY HAWKS CLOSE THE GAP ON RIVAL COUNTRY DAY

On Tuesday Dec. 1 the Hawk swimmers enjoyed great competition in the pool. Latin hosted Covenant Day School whose men are the reigning State Champions and in conference rival Charlotte Country Day.

The Latin men with their depth outscored Covenant Day by 16 points and outpaced Charlotte Country Day by 40 points. The girls came up one point shy to a very talented Charlotte Country Day squad and outscored Covenant Day by 52 points.

Latin’s depth was particularly evident with the relays. In all six relays Latin’s B relay was the fastest relay of all the B relays. Relays score double points and relay performances stack up large in the overall team totals.

Once again recording victories for Latin were Lindsay Bosek 50 and 100 Free, Collin Higgins 100 Bk, and 200 IM, Girls 200 Medley (Higgins, Dyke, Gardner, and Bosek), Mens 200 Medley Relay (Higgins, Chadwick, Griffith, and Eruchalu, O.), Girls 100 Back Caroline Higgins, and in Girls 100 Breast Ashley Dyke. Freshman Meredith Summers chipped in a 2nd place behind her teammate Lindsay Bosek.

Congratulations to Sameer Sajja who dropped 1:08 in his 500 free and was fourth place right behind teammate Brian Lax. The two combined for seven points in that event. There was scoring by many Hawks:Freshman Natalie Gaines was 5th in the 50 Free, Junior Maggie Gardner 5th in the 100 Fly, Junior Gillian Mahoney 3rd in 200 & 4th 500 Free, Freshman Meredith Summers 4th in the 200 Free, Junior Nolan Griffith 3rd in the 200 Free 4th 4th in the 100 Fly, Sophomore William McKinney 4th in the 300 Free, Freshman Ashley Dyke 1st100 Breast and 5th , Senior Obi Eruchalu 3rd 50 Free, Senior Forrest Boylston 4th 50 Free and 100 Free, Senior Caroline Higgins 1st 100 Back and 2nd 100 Fly, Freshman Chuma Eruchalu 2nd in 100 Fly, Senior Preston Griffith 5th 100 Free, Sophomore Winn Holt 6th 100 Free, and Junior Leslie Hamilton 5th 500 Free.

Newcomers to this years swim team Tahira Benjamin, Ellie Morrison, Ellison Peters are learning fast and had great performances.

Yesterday was a true team effort. Congratulations all swimmers!

Score:

Latin 105, Hickory Grove 39, Hickory Ridge 26.

Score: 3rd Place

The girls' swimming team placed third in yesterday's meet. Scores were Charlotte Catholic 83, Cannon 54, Latin 33.

Score: Latin over CCS & Grace Ac

LATIN VARSITY SWIM TEAM KICKS INTO HIGH GEAR WITH TWO WINS!

Latin swimmers swam to two victories Friday night. The opponents were Charlotte Christian and Grace Academy. The scores were as follows:

Men
Charlotte Latin 52.00 Charlotte Christian 41.00
Charlotte Latin 71.00 Grace Academy 20.00

Women
Charlotte Latin 64.00 Charlotte Christian 29.00
Charlotte Latin 74.00 Grace Academy 13.00

Latin dominated the relays winning all six relays. The 400 Free Relays were real exciting where the Hawks in both cases (men and women) had to come from behind for the victories.

1st place Relays
Women
200 Medley Relay (Caroline Higgins, Catie Faison, Maggie Gardner, Lindsey Bosek)
200 Free Relay (Ella Branch, Catie Faison, Mia Kane, Lindsey Bosek)
400 Free Relay (Caroline Rand, Gillian. Mahoney, Maggie Gardner, Collin Higgins)

Men
200 Medley Relay (Collin. Higgins, Obi Eruchalu, Josh Benjamin, Jack Lanseidel)
200 Free Relay (Preston. Griffith, Brian Lax, Winn Holt, Forrest Boylston)
400 Free Relay (Preston Griffith, Obi Eruchalu, Roddey Player, Collin. Higgins)

The Hawks have swimmers undefeated in events. Lindsey Bosek is undefeated this season in the 50 and 100 Free. Collin and Caroline Higgins remain undefeated in the 100 Back.

Other standout swimmers of the meet include Gilliam Mahoney. Gillian won the 500 Free, was on the winning 400 Free Relay and anchored the 200 Free relay to second behind fellow teammates in first.1-2 for the Hawks. Great effort here by Gillian and the whole relay team which included .

At this juncture in the season the team records stand as follows:
Men: 4 wins 1 loss and the Women: 3 wins and 2 losses.

It’s exam time. Good luck to all athletes on their finals and Happy Holidays everyone!

Score: Latin 39 CCDS 51

Score: Cannon 109, Latin 102, Country Day 96

The varsity girls swim team defeated Country Day but lost to a very strong team from the Cannon School at the tri meet on Thursday. The final score was : Cannon 118, CLS 102, CCDS 96. This was their last meet of the season before the conference championships. Caroline Higgins won the 500 yd freestyle. Second place finishers were Gilllian Mahoney in the 200 yd IM and Maggie Gardner in the 100 yd butterfly. The girls 200 yd and 400 yd free style relay teams came in second place. Relay swimmers were Caroline Rand, Libby Farrell, Gillian Mahoney, Maggie Gardner, Caroline Higgins, and Amy Masters. The freshmen girls made a crucial contribution to the team's victory. The swimmers appreciated the support and cheering from their classmates, teachers, and families. Go Hawks!

Score: Catholic 152, Latin 80, PDS 74

The varsity girls swim team defeated Providence Day but lost to a very strong team from Charlotte Catholic.at the tri meet on Wednesday. The final score was : Catholic 152, CLS 80, PDS 74. Caroline Higgins took second place in the 100 yd butterfly and 100 yd backstroke. Maggie Gardner took third place in the 200 yd IM as did Catie Faison in the 100 yd breaststroke. The girls 200 yd free style relay team came in second place. Relay swimmers were Caroline Lowe, Caroline Rand, Libby Farrell, and Amy Masters. The freshmen girls made a crucial contribution to the team's victory. The swimmers appreciated the support and cheering from their classmates, teachers, and families. Go Hawks!

Score: CLS 109, GRDS 107, CCSV 89

The varsity girls swim team won an exciting tri meet over Greensboro Day and Charlotte Christian at their first meet of the new year on Thursday. The final score was : CLS 109, GRDS 107, CCSV 89 . First place winners were Caroline Higgins (100 yd butterfly, 100 yd backstroke) and Gillian Mahoney (500 yd freestyle). Second place finishers were Maggie Gardner (200 yd freestyle), Amy Masters (50 yd freestyle), and Catie Faison (100 yd breaststroke). The girls relay team came in second twice. Relay swimmers included Caroline Lowe, Caroline Rand, Libby Farrell, Carline Higgins, Maggie Gardner, Amy Masters, and Morgan Mahoney. The freshmen girls made a crucial contribution to the team's victory. The swimmers appreciated the support and cheering from their classmates, teachers, and families. Go Hawks!

Score: Latin 111, Concord 57

Despite missing several swimmers due to illness, the varsity girls swim team soundly defeated Concord high school at their thrid meet on Thursday. The final score was CLS 111, Condord 57. First place winners were Gillian Mahoney (200 yd freestyle, 500 yd freestyle), Maggie Gardner (100 yd butterfly), Caroline Higgins (100 yd freestyle, 100 yd backstroke), and Morgan Mahoney (100 yd breaststroke). Second place finishers were Catie Faison (200 yd IM), Caroline Rand (50 yd freestyle), Mary Stuart Wannamaker (100 yd butterfly), and Libby Farrell (100 yd freestyle). The girls relay team won all three relays. Relay swimmers included Caroline Rand, Libby Farrell, Carline Higgins, Anne Grigg, Maggie Gardner, and Gillian Mahoney. The freshmen girls made a crucial contribution to the team's victory. The swimmers appreciated the support and cheering from their classmates, teachers, and families. Go Hawks!

Score: Country Day 163, CLS 151, Providence Day 133, Hickory Grove 43

Despite missing two of their top swimmers, the varsity girls swim team defeated Providence Day and Hickory Grove but was edged out by Country Day at the quad meet on Thursday. The final score was CCDS 163, CLS 151, PDS 97, and HG 74. Maggie Gardner won the 100 yd butterfly. Second place finishers were Gillian Mahoney (200 yd IM) and Amy Masters (50 yd freestyle). The girls relay team won 200 yd freestyle relay. Relay swimmers included Caroline Rand, Amy Masters, Caroline Lowe, and Katie Faison. The freshmen girls made a crucial contribution to the team's victory. The swimmers appreciated the support and cheering from their classmates, teachers, and families. Go Hawks!

Score: Latin 100, Charlotte Christian 71

A young varsity girls swim team began the season with an excellent effort on Thursday and defeated Charlotte Christian 100 to 71. Individual event winners included Morgan Mahoney(500 yd freestyle), Amy Masters (50 yd freestyle), Caroline Higgins (100 yd freestyle), Caroline Rand (100 yd backtstroke), Libby Farrell (100 yd breaststroke) Second place finishers were Morgan Mahoney (200 yd freestyle) Catie Faison (200 yd IM and 100 yd breaststroke), Maggie Gardner (100 yd butterfly), Amy Masters (100 yd freestyle), Leslie Hamilton (500 yd freestyle), and Julia Mace (100 yd backstroke). The girls relay team won all three relays. Relay swimmers included Caroline Rand, Libby Farrell, Maggie Gardner, Amy Masters, Caroline Higgins, Caroline Lowe, and Morgan Mahoney. The freshmen girls made a crucial contribution to the team's victory. The swimmers appreciated the support and cheering from their classmates, teachers, Mr. McIntosh, and families. Go Hawks!

Score: CLS 166, CCDS 147, PDS 103, CCS 99

The girls varsity swim team rose to occasion and won the conference championship once again. Caroline Rand, Cecily Shaw, Libby Farrell, and Ellen Grigg set a new conference record in the 200 Freestyle Relay (1:44.58). Cecily Shaw, Jo Perry, Ellen Grigg, and Amy Masters won the 200 Medley Relay. Ellen Grigg won the 200 Freestyle and the 100 Butterfly. Amy Masters won the 500 Freestyle. Caroline Rand, Jo Perry, Libby Farrell, and Amy Masters won the 400 Freestyle Relay. Other high finishers included Jo Perry (second in the 200 IM and 100 Breaststroke), Amy Masters (third in the 50 Freestyle), Cecily Shaw (second in the 100 Freestyle and Backstroke), Libby Farrell (fifth in the 50 Freestyle and fourth in the 100 Freestyle), Morgan Mahoney (fifth in the 500 Freestyle), Caroline Rand (fourth in the Backstroke), and Sallie Wilson (fifth in the Breaststroke).The girls now put their record on the line at states in one week. They are psyched! The swimmers appreciated the support and cheering from their classmates, teachers, and families. Go Hawks!

Score: CLS 49, CCDS 45

The varsity girls swim team made another excellent effort on Thursday and defeated Country Day for a second time. Individual event winners included Ellen Grigg (200 yd and 500 yd freestyle), Amy Masters (50 yd freestyle, 100 yd butterfly), Cecily Shaw (100 yd freestyle), Jo Perry (100 yd breaststroke). Second place finishers were Jo Perry (200 yd IM) and Cecily Shaw (100 yd backstroke). The girls relay team won the 200 yd IM and 400 yd freestyle relays. Relay swimmers included Cecily Shaw, Jo Perry, Ellen Grigg, and Libby Farrell. The freshmen girls continued to make a crucial contribution to the team's victory. The swimmers appreciated the support and cheering from their classmates, teachers, and families. Go Hawks!

Score: CLS 47, CCS 46

The varsity girls swim team defeated Charlotte Christian despite missing four of their top swimmers. Individual event winners included Ellen Grigg (200 yd freestyle, 100 yd butterfly), and Cecily Shaw (100 yd freestyle, 100 yd backstroke). Second place finishers included Catie Faison (200 yd IM, 100 yd breastroke), Libby Farrell (50 yd freestyle), Caroline Lowe (100 yd freestyle), and Morgan Mahoney (500 yd freestyle). The girls relay team won the 400 yd freestyle relay. The freshmen girls continued to make a crucial contribution to the team's victory. The swimmers appreciated the support and cheering from their classmates, teachers, and families. Go Hawks!

Score: Catholic 131, CLS 98, PDS 79

The varsity girls swim team defeated Providence Day despite missing frou top swimmers, but could not match a large and strong swim team from Charlotte Catholic. Individual event winners included Ellen Grigg (500 yd freestyle), Cecily Shaw (100 yd backstroke), and Jo Perry (200 yd freestyle). Second place finishers included Ellen Grigg (200 yd IM), Jo Perry (100 yd butterfly), and Cecily Shaw (100 yd freestyle). The girls relay team won the 400 yd freestyle relay and come in second in the other two relays. Relay swimmers included Catie Faison, Libby Farrell, and Caroline Rand. The freshmen girls continued to make a crucial contribution to the team's victory. The swimmers appreciated the support and cheering from their classmates, teachers, and families. Go Hawks!

Score: CLS 118, CCDS 107, Cannon 82

The varsity girls swim team defeated a very strong Country Day swim team and a strong team from Cannon in their second meet of the season. Individual even winners included Ellen Grigg (200 yd and 500 yd freestyle), Amy Masters (50 yd freestyle and 100 yd butterfly), Cecily Shaw (100 yd freestyle), and Jo Perry (100 yd breaststroke). Second place finishers included Jo Perry (200 yd IM), and Cecily Shaw (100 yd backstroke). The girls relay team sweeped all three relay events. The freshmen girls continued to make a crucial contribution to the team's victory. The swimmers appreciated the support and cheering from their classmates, teachers, and families. Go Hawks!

Score: CLS 137, Weddington HS 118, Hickory Grove HS 49

The varsity girls swim team began the season with a strong victory over Weddington and Hickory Grove. Individual even winners included Ellen Grigg (200 yd IM and 500 yd freestyle), Amy Masters (50 yd freestyle), Cecily Shaw (100 yd freestyle and 100 yd backstroke), and Jo Perry (100 yd breaststroke). Amy Masters finished second place in the 100 yd butterfly. The girls relay team sweeped all three relay events. Relay winners included Amy Masters, Jo Perry, Cecily Shaw, Catie Faison, Caroline Lowe, Caroline Rand, and Ellen Grigg. The swimmers appreciated the support and cheering from their classmates, teachers, and families. Go Hawks!

Score: RAVE 190, CLS 157, GDS 104, CCDS 92, ...

The girls varsity swim team came in a strong second at the state conference meet. Ellen Grigg won two individual state titles in the 200 and 500 yd freestyle. Cecily Shaw, Jo Perry, Ellen Grigg, Amy Masters and Christa Holt won the 200 yd medley relay and came in second in the 200 yd and 400 yd relays. Christa Holt came in third in the 100 yd and 200 yd freestyle, Amy Masters came in fourth in the 50 yd freestyle, Jo Perry came in third in the 200 yd IM and 100 yd breaststroke, and Cecily Shaw came in fourth in the 50 yd freestyle. The support from parents, staff members, and students was terrific. This was a great season that all the girls can be proud of. Go Hawks!!

Score: CLS 152, CCDS150, PDS 114, CCS 91

The varsity girls swim team showed their talent, heart, and dedication to win the conference championship. Every girl contributed to the victory and two new conference records were set in the 200 medley and 400 yd freestyle relays by Amy, Cecily, Jo, Ellen. and Christa. Top place finishers included Chista Holt (200 yd freestyle), Jo Perry (200 yd IM, 100 yd breastroke), Cecily Shaw (100 yd freestyle), and Ellen Grigg (500 yd freestyle). Second place finishers included Amy Masters (50 and 100 yd freestyle), Ellen Grigg (100 yd butterfly), and Cecily Shaw (100 yd backstroke). The support from parents, staff members, and students was terrific. Now it's on to states! Go Hawks!

Score: CANNON 141, CLS 132, PDS 121, GDS 121

The girls varsity swim team defeated Providence Day and Greensboro Day but were edged out by a talented team from the Cannon School. First place winners were Ellen Grigg (200 yd IM), Jo Perry (500 yd freestyle, 100 yd breaststroke), and Christa Holt (100 yd backstroke). Ellen Grigg finished second place in the 100 yd butterfly. All three relay teams won first place. The swimmers appreciated all the support from the parents, teachers, and fellow students. Go Hawks!

CANNON 141, CLS 132, PDS 121, GDS 121

Score: CLS 48 CCDS 46

In a tense, come from behind victory, the Latin girls defeated a strong Country Day swim team 48 to 46. Team spirit was high and everyone cheered on their teammates. Winners included Christa Holt (200 yd freestyle), Jo Perry (200 yd IM, 100 yd breaststroke), Cecily Shaw (50 yd freestyle, 100 yd backstroke), and Ellen Grigg (500 yd freestyle). Second place winners were Amy Masters (50 yd freestyle), Christa Holt (100 yd freestyle), and Ellen Grigg (100 yd butterfly). The 200 yd Medley Relay and 400 yd Freestyle Relay teams took first place while the 200 yd freestyle relay team took second place. The swimmers appreciated all the support from the parents, teachers, and fellow students. Go Hawks!

Score: CC 128, CLS 109, PDS 67

Latin's varsity girl swim team defeated Providence Day but was edged out by a strong team from Charlotte Catholic. Jo Perry won the 200 yd IM and 100 yd breastroke, Amy Masters won the 50 yd freestyle, and Cecily Shaw won the 100 yd backstroke. The 200 yd medley relay, 200yd and 400 yd freestyle relay teams all took first place. Second place winners included Ellen Grigg (200 yd and 500 yd freestyle) and Christa Holt (100 yd butterfly and 100 yd freestyle). The swimmers appreciated all the support from the parents, teachers, and fellow students. Go Hawks!

CC 128, CLS 109, PDS 67

Score: Weddington HS 106, CLS 105, CCDS 93

The Latin girls defeated Charlotte Country Day but lost by one point Weddington HS. First place finishers were Cecily Shaw (500 yd freestyle), Ellen Grigg (100 yd butterfly, 200 yd freestyle) and Christa Holt (100 yd freestyle). Second place finishers were Jo Perry (200 yd IM, 100 yd breaststroke), Cecily Shaw (100 yd backstroke), and Christa Holt (50 yd freestyle), The 200 yd medley relay and 200 yd freestyle relay teams won while the 400 yd freestyle relay can in second. The swimmers appreciated all the support from the parents, teachers, and fellow students. Go Hawks!

Weddington 106, CLS 105, CCDS 93

Score: CLS 71 Hickory Grove H.S. 23

The Latin girls defeated Hickory Grove H.S. First place finishers were Cecily Shaw (200 yd freestyle, 100 yd backstroke), Jo Perry (200 yd IM, 100 yd breaststroke), Ellen Grigg (100 yd butterfly, 500 yd freestyle) and Christa Holt (50 yd freestyle, 100 yd freestyle). Winners on the relay teams also included Cecily Shaw, Jo Perry, Ellen Grigg, Amy Master, Ashley Sigmon, Catie Faison, Emily Young, Rachel Wexler, Amy Masters, Kelly Ann Tadonio, and Christa Holt. The swimmers appreciated all the support from the parents and fellow students. Go Hawks!

CLS 71 Hickory Grove H.S. 23

Score: CG 200, CLS 149, RAV 105, GDS 95, CCDS 85, …

Congratulations to the girls and boys varsity swim teams for coming in second place at the 3A state championship. 16 schools competed. Individual and relay state champions include: Ellen Grigg, Amy Masters, Jo Perry, Cecily and Christa Holt. Second place relay finishers also included Cecily Shaw. Many of the swimmers had personal bests and the enthusiasm and support from all the players and parents was terrific. Coach Howard, Doc, and Coach Z are very proud of how hard you swam this season and how you supported each other. It’s been a pleasure and honor to work with you. See you all at the banquet on Wednesday.

CG 200, CLS 149, RAV 105, GDS 95, CCDS 85, …

Score: CLS173, CCDS 156, PDS 106, CCS 78

The Latin girls Varsity Swim Team won the conference championship by defeating Country Day, Providence Day, and Charlotte Christian. This was a sweet victory for the girls after losing twice to Country Day during the season. Many swimmers had personal bests and every girl contributed to the victory. First place finishers were Ellen Grigg (200 yd freestyle, 500 yd freestyle), Christa Holt (100 yd freestyle), Cecily Shaw (100 yd backstroke), and Amy Masters (100 yd butterfly). Second place finishers included Amy Masters (50 yd freestyle), Jo Perry (200 yd IM, 100 yd breaststroke), Christa Holt (200 yd freestyle), and Cecily Shaw (100 yd freestyle). Winners on the relay teams also included Cecily Shaw, Jo Perry, Ellen Grigg, Amy Master, Anna Gilbert, and Christa Holt. The swimmers appreciated all the support from the parents, teachers, and fellow students. States will be on Monday, February 21st, in Raleigh. Go Hawks!

CLS173, CCDS 156, PDS 106, CCS 78

Score: CCDS 50, CLS 48

The Latin girls Varsity Swim Team was edged out by Country Day by two points. Latin lead until the final event and came from behind to miss winning it by a tenth of a second. First place finishers were Ellen Grigg (500 yd freestyle), Christa Holt (200 yd freestyle, 100 yd freestyle), and Amy Masters (50 yd freestyle). Second place finishers included Amy Masters (100 yd butterfly), Jo Perry (200 yd IM, 100 yd breaststroke) Ellen Grigg (200 yd freestyle), Cecily Shaw (100 yd backstroke, 50 yd freestyle). Winners on the relay teams also included Cecily Shaw, Jo Perry, Ellen Grigg, Amy Master, Jaime Todd, Anna Gilbert, and Christa Holt. The swimmers appreciated all the support from the parents, fellow students. Go Hawks!

CCDS 50, CLS 48

Score: CLS 171, Cannon School 159, PDS 96, Westchester Academy 89

The Latin girls defeated strong teams from Providence Day, Westchester Academy, and Cannon School. First place finishers were Amy Masters (200 yd freestyle, 100 yd butterfly), Cecily Shaw (100 yd freestyle), Jo Perry (500 yd freestyle, 100 yd breaststroke) and Christa Holt (100 yd backstroke). Second place finishers included, Ellen Grigg (200 yd IM), Cecily Shaw (50 yd freestyle), Christa Holt (100 ydbutterfly). Winners on the relay teams also included Cecily Shaw, Jo Perry, Ellen Grigg, Amy Master, Jaime Todd, and Christa Holt. The swimmers appreciated all the support from the parents, fellow students. Go Hawks!

Score: Ravenscroft 109, Charlotte Catholic 101, CLS 98.

The Latin girls defeated came in third by three points to strong teams from Ravenscroft and Charlotte Catholic. First place finishers were Cecily Shaw (100 backstroke) and Christa Holt (200 yd freestyle). Second place finishers included Amy Masters (50 yd freestyle), Ellen Grigg (500 yd freestyle), Cecily Shaw (100 yd freestyle), Jo Perry (200 yd IM, 100 yd breaststroke), Christa Holt (100 yd backstroke). Winners on the relay teams also included Cecily Shaw, Jo Perry, Ellen Grigg, and Christa Holt. The swimmers appreciated all the support from the parents, fellow students. Go Hawks!

Ravenscroft 109, Charlotte Catholic 101, CLS 98.

Score: CCDS 122, CLS 106, Weddington 78

The Latin girls defeated Weddington High School and came in second to a strong Country Day girls team in their second home meet. First place finishers were Cecily Shaw (200 yd freestyle), Christa Holt (50 yd freestyle, 100 yd freestyle), Jo Perry (500 yd freestyle), Second place finishers included Ellen Grigg (200 yd IM, 500 yd freestyle), Cecily Shaw (100 yd backstroke), Jo Perry (100 yd breaststroke), Winners on the relay teams also included Kelly Ann Tadonio, Amy Masters, Cecily Shaw, and Christa Holt. The swimmers appreciated all the support from the parents, fellow students. Go Hawks!

CCDS 122, CLS 106, Weddington 78.

Score: Cls 157 Hickory Grove 64 Gaston Day 44

The Latin girls dominated the meet winning every event. Individual winners were Cecily Shaw (200 yd freestyle), Jo Perry (200 yd IM & 100 yd breaststroke), Christa Holt (50 yd freestyle & 100 yd backstroke), Amy Masters (100 yd butterfly & 100 yd freestyle), and Ellen Grigg (500 yd freeestyle). Winning relay teams also included Jaime Todd, KellyAnn Taddonio, Tally Sharma, and Emily Young. The team appreciated all the support it received from the parents, fellow students, and Mr. McInstosh. Go Hawks!!

Score: Latin 74 Asheville 92

Only nine varsity girl swimmers were able to compete in this year's first away meet. The girls won each individual event and placed first or second on all of the relays. However the Asheville team was three times our size and won enough lower places to score more total points. Christa Holt, Jo Perry, Amy Masters, Cecily Shaw, and Ellen Grigg each won all their individual events.

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VARSITY GIRLS SWIM TEAM COMES IN SECOND PLACE AT NCISAA SWIM MEET The CL Varsity Girls Swim Team put up a strong effort yesterday but came up a bit short fininshing second 119 to Cardinal Gibbons 129 in the NCISAA Swim Meet held at MAC on our campus. It was the fourth straight state title for the Crusaders. Congratulations to the Hawks for a gallant effort! Order of finish is as follows: 1. Cardinal Gibbons 129 2. Charlotte Latin 119 3. Ravenscroft 60 4. Cary Academy 49 5. Durham Academy 42 6. Greensboro Day 36 7. Wesleyan 20 8. N. Raleigh Christian 13 9. Charlotte Country Day 11 10. Asheville School 10 11. Forsyth 9 12. NCSSM 8 13. Bishop McGuinness 5 14. Providence Day 3 14. Charlotte Christian 3

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LATIN GIRLS SWIMMING POST VICTORY IN CONFERENCE MEET THIS MORNING The Lady Hawks won the CISAA Conference Match today held in the Charlotte Mac pool. Scores for the match were Latin 187, Country Day 111, Christian 107, Providence Day 90. Event places for Latin are as follows: 200 Yard Medley Relay 1st Cecily Shaw, Betsy Cockerham, Anna Steenrod, Kimmie Bash 4th Christa Holt, Kelly Ann Taddonio, Carrie Ferguson, Danielle Wolfe 200 Yard Freestyle 1st Holt; 4th Julia Gatten 200 Yard IM 1st Steenrod; 6th Tally Sharma 50 Yard Freestyle 1st Shaw; 6th Meara Jernigan 100 Yard Butterfly 2nd Carrie Ferguson; 3rd Kimmie Bash 100 Yard Freestyle 1st Holt; 6th Cockerham 500 Yard Freestyle 1st Bash; 4th Gatten 200 Yard Freestyle Relay 1st Ferguson, Taddonio, Bash, Shaw 5th Meredith Trusty, Danielle Wolfe, Cockerham, Jernigan 100 Yard Backstroke 1st Shaw 6th Sharma 100 Yard Breaststroke 1st Steenrod; 4th Taddonio 400 Yard Freestyle Relay 1st Holt, Gatten, Ferguson, Steenrod 3rd Cockerham, Jernigan, Wolfe, Sharma Congratulations to everyone on the team and to the coaches for a fine job!

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ANNA STEENROD WIN CHARLOTTE OBSERVER'S TOP SWIMMING AWARD Charlotte Latin Junior, Anna Steenrod, dominated her events in swimming and was a two-time state champion. She is the Observer Girl Swimmer of the Year. Anna gained Automatic All-America honors in two events, the only swimmer in The Observer's coverage area to do so. She won the 100-yard breaststroke at the N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association 3A meet in 1 minute, 4.93 seconds and the 200 individual medley in 2:05.95. Her 100 breaststroke performance was a meet record and would have won the 4A, 3A, and 1A/2A public school titles. Her 200 individual medley time would have won the 3A and 1A/2A meets. Congratulations to Anna!

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HAWKS' GIRLS' SWIMMING WIN BIG AT CISAA MEET Congratulations to the Girls' Swim Team for conquering first place in the CISAA Swim Meet yesterday. Team scores were Charlotte Latin 204, Country Day 115, Christian 113, Providence Day 79. Individual winners were 200 Medley Relay: Christa Holt, Jo Perry, Anna Steenrod, Amy Masters; Freestyle: Mary Kirk Pollard; 200 IM: Anna Steenrod; 50 Free: Crista Holt; 100 Butterfly: Anna Steenrod; 100 Free: Amy Masters; 500 Free: Kimmie Bash; 200 Free Relay: Carrie Ferguson, Caitlin Mathis, Kim Bash, Mary-Kirk Pollard; 100 Backstroke: Christa Holt; 400 Free Relay: Holt, Pollard, Masters, Steenrod. The State Swim Meet will be held February 17 in Raleigh.

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LATIN GIRLS' SWIMMING COME OUT VICTORIOUS YESTERDAY The Hawks scored 210 points yesterday to defeat Providence Day (127), Cannon School (107), and Gaston Day (47). 200 Medley Relay: Christa Holt, Jo Perry, Caitlan Mathis, Meara Gernigan; 200 Free: Holt; 200 IM: Carrie Furgeson; 50 Free: Amy Master; 100 Free: Anna Steenrod; 500 Free: Kim Bash; 200 Free Relay: Jamie Krepelka, Julia Gatten, Emily Mehta, Anna Steenrod; 100 Back: Mary Kirk Pollard; 100 Breast Stroke: Perry; Free Relay: Anna Gilbert, Cockerham, Holt, Pollard. Way to go, girls!

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LATIN GIRLS' SWIMMING COME OUT VICTORIOUS YESTERDAY The Hawks scored 210 points yesterday to defeat Providence Day (127), Cannon School (107), and Gaston Day (47). 200 Medley Relay: Christa Holt, Jo Perry, Caitlan Mathis, Meara Gernigan; 200 Free: Holt; 200 IM: Carrie Furgeson; 50 Free: Amy Master; 100 Free: Anna Steenrod; 500 Free: Kim Bash; 200 Free Relay: Jamie Krepelka, Julia Gatten, Emily Mehta, Anna Steenrod; 100 Back: Mary Kirk Pollard; 100 Breast Stroke: Perry; Free Relay: Anna Gilbert, Cockerham, Holt, Pollard. Way to go, girls!

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GIRLS' SWIM TEAM WIN OVER CHARLOTTE CHRISTIAN 104-63 200 Medley Relay: Holt, Perry, Bash, Furguson; 200 Free: Amy Masters; 200 IM: Mary Kirk Pollard; 50 Free: Christa Holt; 100 Butterfly: Kim Bash; 100 Free: Carri Furguson; 500 Free: Jo Perry; 200 Free Relay: Moody, Masters, Furguson, Pollard; 100 Back: Christa Holt; 100 Breast: Mary Kirk Pollard; 400 Free Relay: James, Mathis, Furguson, Pollard

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LATIN GIRLS SWIMMING EASILY SWEEP PROVIDENCE DAY AND SHELBY HIGH SCHOOL - LATIN 159, PROVIDENCE DAY 57, SHELBY 80 200 Medley Relay: Latin, Christa Hope, Amy Masters, Anna Steenrod, Catlin Mathis. 200 Free: Mary Kirk Pollard. 200 Individual Medley: Kim Bash. 50 Free: Hope. 100 Fly: Steenrod. 100 Free: Pollard. 500 Free: Joe Perry. 200 Free: Lindsey James, Masters, Pollard, Steenrod. 100 Back: Hope. 100 Breast: Perry. 400 Free: Mathis, Carrie Ferguson, Bash, Steenrod.