The Shadow
MARTINSVILLE, Va. (VR) – The Alleghany Highlands YMCA Dolphins Swim Team turned in a strong performance during their latest meet at the Martinsville YMCA, with several swimmers earning top placements and personal bests across multiple events.
Leading the pack for the Dolphins was Jack Shull, who dominated the Boys 13-14 division by capturing first place in the 50 Back, 50 Fly, and 50 Free events, and placing second in the 50 Breast. Shull’s consistent efforts earned him 77 total points, making him one of the top scorers of the meet.
Oliver Manning, competing in the 6 & Under and 10 & Under divisions, also had an impressive showing. Manning earned first place in the 25 Backstroke and added valuable points in the 50 Backstroke and 25 Freestyle. His performances showed significant improvement, especially in the 50 Back, where he dropped over 12 seconds from his previous time.
On the girls’ side, Mila Nogueira and Stella Nogueira both turned in gritty swims. Mila earned second-place finishes in both the 25 Back and 25 Fly, adding strong finishes in her other events. Stella picked up third in the 25 Back and 50 Back, as well as fourth in the 25 Free.
McKinley Yeagley was another standout, showing off her versatility by placing second in the 25 Back and 25 Fly, and notching a first-place win in the 25 Free. Her consistent scoring across all events added 57 points to the Dolphins’ team total.
Meanwhile, Owen Yeagley added solid performances in the 25 Back and 50 Back, scoring 34 points, and showing steady improvement in his strokes.
Swimmers with the most improvement: Mila Nogueira with 21.45 seconds and Jack Shull closing in at 11.0 seconds.
