A Great Start to the High School Swim Season

Last night was a fantastic evening at the Citrus Memorial Health Foundation YMCA Pool, where I had the privilege of serving as the scoring official for the first high school dual meet of the season. The Crystal River Pirates (ladies and gentlemen) faced off against the Hernando High School Leopards in an exciting opener.

It’s always special to be part of a team of local volunteer swim leaders who dedicate their time to supporting the sport of swimming. The passion, energy, and commitment on deck remind us why we do it—and why it matters for these young athletes.

One of the night’s highlights was the remarkable performance from 2024 State Qualifier Morgan Gibson (Senior), who set a new CRHS school record in the 50 Freestyle with a time of 25.20, breaking the previous record set in 2019. Achievements like this so early in the season are a great sign of a successful year ahead for the team.

We’ll be back at it this Thursday, helping Citrus High School as they also face off against the Hernando Leopards.

A huge thank you goes out to the Sun Coast Swim Team volunteer leaders— Nikki Rieck, Lori Lenoir, and Mike Laycock—for their time, dedication, and leadership in helping provide these opportunities for our student-athletes. Your commitment makes all the difference.

Here’s to a strong season ahead!

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