RESULTS
BRISTOL, Tenn. –
Tate Abbott and
Anastasia Johnson both broke their own school records as the Lees-McRae women's swimming team won eight of the 11 total events to sweep Mars Hill and Conference Carolinas rival King in a tri-meet this afternoon. Abbott, Johnson,
Molly Layde and
Kayla Fleming all captured individual event wins.
THE BASICS
WOMEN'S RESULTS: Lees-McRae def. Mars Hill, 128-72
WOMEN'S RESULTS: Lees-McRae def. King, 123-77
LOCATION: Tennessee High School – Bristol, Tenn.
WOMEN'S NOTABLES:
- Abbott broke her own record in the 100 free (53.19), which was .63 seconds fasters than her previous record set in the King Invitational on Oct. 3, while also winning the 200 free (2:00.89).
- Johnson also broke her own previously held record in the 100 fly (1:00.32), .15 seconds faster than her record set on Oct. 3, while finishing second in the 100 breast (1.13.35).
- Abbott and Johnson joined Hannah Campany and Layde to capture the 400-free relay title with a time of 3:43.32.
- Layde touched first in the 1,000 free (10:48.58) and in the 500 free (5:17.26), while joining Abbott, Fleming and Guillermina Rentsch to win the 200-medley relay in 3:43.32.
- Fleming also won the 100 breast (1:11.76) and finished second in the 50 free (25.77), while Jenna Morris touched second in the 200 individual medley (2:25.65).
UP NEXT:
The Bobcats return to the pool next Friday as they visit Catawba for a dual meet starting at 3:00 p.m.
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