3 high point winners spark Terrapins to Arizona meet success
The Terrapins placed second behind the host team Phoenix Swim Club at the recent Phoenix Winter Swim Invitational in Arizona with teams from all over the western United States in attendance.
The local competitive team was led by high point winners Abbey Keller (10-under), Mason Wendler (11-12) and Lily Struempf (11-12). Abbey scored in 8 events which included 1st place finishes in the 100fly,100back,50fly and 50back. Mason also scored in 8 events and won an eye popping 7 events which included the100free, 50Breast, 200free, 50fly, 100fly,200IM and 100Back. Lily was at the top of the team with 8 first place finishes in the 50,100,200 free, 50,100fly, 50,100back and 200IM.
The three swimmers recently joined the Terrapins from their Concord summer recreation teams. They are enjoying success in USA Swimming.
The Terrapins up and coming 10-under girls scored over 200 points with their combined efforts. Other top TERA winners were Jessica Larson (won the 15-over 100 fly, 100 back and 50 free), Morgan Wendler (1st in 10-under 50 and 100 breast, 100 fly and 100 back) and AJ Fong in the 13-14 boys 100 fly and 200 IM.
The Terrapins are accepting registration for the Spring and Summer Orange group program. The program is designed for introductory swimmers age 6 and older and also year-round team memberships for all groups. Visit the Terrapins website at terrapinswim.com for more information.
Jay Bedecarré
Jay Bedecarré is a long-time resident and writer in Concord and Clayton. He began his newspaper writing career while still a senior at Mt. Diablo High School and he has been part of The Pioneer since its inception in 2003. Jay also operates Bay Area Festivals, presenting events around the San Francisco Bay Area including Bay Area KidFest annually in Downtown Concord.