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PREP
SWIMMING
Top Swimmer Morrison Goes to Sunlake
By CRISTINA
LEDRA "Tampa Tribune-PASCO" correspondent
Pasco swim fans know Brad Morrison to be
synonymous with powerhouse Land O’ Lakes but that all changed
with the opening of Sunlake.
Morrison is zoned for Sunlake and that’s
where he is now, Land O’ Lakes coach Barbara Hayes said.
Morrison, a junior, is the county’s top returning boys swimmer.
He placed third in the 100 backstroke (54.94) and 10th in the
500 freestyle at the Class 2A state meet last season.
Boys to watch
1. Brad Morrison, Sunlake, Jr.,
500 freestyle, 100 backstroke: Now zoned for the recently opened
high school, Morrison did well for Land O'Lakes last season. He
took his talent to state competition, placing third in the 100
back and 10th in the 500 free.
2. Renzo Alvarez,
Mitchell, Sr., 500 freestyle, 200 IM: Last season Alvarez was a
conference champ in the 500 freestyle and the 200 IM. He placed
14th in the 200 IM at the state level.
3. Dan Barry, Springstead, Jr., 50 freestyle,
100 butterfly: Hernando county swimmer of the year, Barry put on
an impressive show at regionals, clinching the top spot in the
50 free and 100 fly. He also placed in the top spot in both
events at the state level.
4. Joseph Geschke,
Ridgewood, Fr., to be determined: Already at 6 feet, 1 inch and
more than 200 pounds, coach Melissa Welch said he is spending a
great deal of time in the pool. Welch said he is proficient in
any stroke, and they will soon determine which one he will focus
on.
5. Mike Centanni, Gulf, Jr., 50, 100
freestyle: Coach Casey Klaplen described him as "really fast"
and hopes to see him into the state finals. Centanni placed
fifth in the 50 free at regionals.
6. Rob Fahrer, Gulf, Sr., backstroke: Team
captain and multifaceted swimmer. Coach Casey Klaplen said he is
proficient in any stroke.
7. Barret Sheffield, Central, Jr., 100
breaststroke, 200 IM: Conference champ in the breast, Sheffield
wound up seventh at regionals.
Cristina Ledra
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