Aquatics

GALLERY: Swim Team Competes at TISCA Meet

Stephanie Shih, Managing Editor| November 28, 2016

Grace Bradford ‘20 swims the 100-yard backstroke in the finals.

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Angela Wang ‘17 prepares for a relay exchange during the girls’ 200-yard medley relay.

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Neil Chaudhury ‘17, Cole Hebert ‘19, Mihai Cipleu ‘18, and Rory Gatson ‘18 cheer on the team.

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Liam Tan ‘17 swims the butterfly leg of the boys’ 200-yard medley relay.

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Kyle Varozza ‘18 leads off the boys’ 200-yard medley relay with backstroke.

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Matthew Lane ‘18 dives off the block to start his 100-yard breaststroke race.

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TISCA (Texas Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association) is an invitational swim meet that many Warriors swam in on Saturday, Nov. 19.

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This is my third-and-a-half year on staff. I began my Horizon career as a sports writer and photographer (check out my pictures @photobystephie on Instagram!),...

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