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Turner, Fox lead talented group of Mustang swimmers into 2018 season

Last season, on May 19, 2017, Nick Fox (19), Cody Turner (19), Sam Cowling (18) and Quinn Sweetman (18) set the RV school record in the 200 Medley Relay. All four swimmers are back this year as the Mustangs look to jump to the top of the Class 5A Jeffco League standings.

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Last season, on May 19, 2017, Nick Fox (’19), Cody Turner (’19), Sam Cowling (’18) and Quinn Sweetman (’18) set the RV school record in the 200 Medley Relay. All four swimmers are back this year as the Mustangs look to jump to the top of the Class 5A Jeffco League standings.

Jeff Fleischman, Adviser
March 12, 2018

Team: Boy’s Swimming and Diving

Head Coach: Gayle Schurz (2nd Year)

Last Season: 2nd in Class 5A Jefferson County League

Who to Look For:

Nick Fox (’19): 200- and 500-yard freestyle (two-time state qualifier)

Cody Turner (’19): 50-, 100-, and 200-yard freestyle; 200 individual medley; 100-yard breaststroke

Ben Sampson (’20): 200- and 500-yard freestyle; various backstroke events

Corbin Gettel (’19): various butterfly events

Xander Stratton (’18): various relays

 

The Skinny: The Mustangs are coming off a very successful 2017 spring campaign that saw them take second place in the always challenging Class 5A Jefferson County League. Head coach Gayle Schurz is back for her second season at the helm, and she has some fantastic swimmers back to try and help the Mustangs get to the top of the league standings. For starters, Nick Fox (’19) and Cody Turner (’19) are both returning state qualifiers who are only looking to improve their results from previous seasons. These two juniors are joined by classmate Corbin Gettel (’19) who is the top butterfly swimmer for Ralston Valley. Sophomore Ben Sampson (’20) has shown himself, according to Schurz, “to be the fastest swimmer at practices” to start the season. Xander Stratton (’18) is a relative newcomer to the sport, but his contribution to many of the Mustang relay teams is invaluable.

2018 Schedule:

March 10: @ (Denver East) Angel’s Invite (finished 4th)

March 16: vs. Columbine & Wheat Ridge (Wheat Ridge, CO)

March 17: Dick Rush Memorial Invitational (Thornton, CO)

April 7: Jeffco 5A Relays (Meyers Pool)

April 20: Jeffco Invitational (Meyers Pool)

May 11: Jeffco 5A League Championships (Meyers Pool)

May 18: CHSAA Class 5A State Championships (Thornton, CO)