This is an expanded version of the report published July 14, 2009, in The News & Observer's Sports Section:
It’s a big week for Triangle swimmers
If you think you’re seeing a lot of swimmers lately, you’re not mistaken. Hundreds of swimmers from the 75-team Tarheel Swimming Association competed in three meets for summer league teams this past weekend in the Triangle, and hundreds more are scheduled to compete in big meets in Cary this week.
Greater Raleigh Summer League Championships
The competition, hosted by the New Wave Swim Team year-round organization, drew 1,162 swimmers from 34 community teams to the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary. After the 64 events were completed, Seven Oaks took first place with 1,110.5 points, and Greystone was second at 1,000.5.
Check out The News & Observer's Photo Gallery from the meet.
For individual results, click here.
Team scores
1. Seven Oaks, 1,110.5
2. Greystone, 1,000.5
3. Lake Park Swim Team, 983.5
4. Springdale Aquabears, 786
5. Abbington Alligators, 749
6. Stonebridge, 725.5
7. University Club, 568
8. Harrington Grove, 499.5
9. Walden Creek Wahoos, 474.5
10. Northbrook, 472
11. Wood Valley Otters, 423
12. North Hills Superstars, 422.5
13. Summerfield North, 420
14. Falls River Club, 418.5
15. North Raleigh Swim Club, 405
16. Manchester Marlins, 359
17. Heritage Betas, 352
18. Durant Trails Typhoons, 345
19. Kildaire Farms, 331.5
20. Coachman's Trail Sharks, 308
21. Brier Creek, 229
22. The Christian Community, 208
23. Hedingham Swim Team, 187
24. Planter's Walk Pirhanas, 177
25. Quail Hollow Swim Club, 161.5
26. North Ridge Country Club, 130
27. Lakemont Swim Team, 116
28. Crooked Creek Crocks, 110
29. Black Horse Run, 72
30. Oak Park Swim, 68
31. Southall Swim & Racquet Club, 42
32. Wendell Waves, 35
33. Zebulon Swim Team, 11
34. Raleigh Racquet Club, 8
South Wake Invitational
Shepherd’s Vineyard Swim Club came out victorious in the fourth annual South Wake Invitational Meet hosted by the Marlins Of Raleigh Swim Team on Sunday at the Sunset Ridge Swim Club in Holly Springs. More than 460 swimmers from 12 summer league teams competed.
