The Batesville Bulldogs swim team traveled to Connersville Tuesday evening for a double-dual matchup with the Spartans of Connersville and Royals of Eastern Hancock. The men’s team came home undefeated while the ladies dropped both contests.
The Lady Bulldogs swam well in their second contest of the season earning two second and third-place finishes on the night. As a team, they earned 10 personal bests on the year — which is a huge jump given most of the team hadn’t swum those events since last season.
“We always try to mix up our season opening swims to knock the rust off and figure out where we are,” said Head Coach Greg McMullen.
And the Bulldogs are knocking off more than just rust by obtaining those PRs. “We’re setting ourselves up for a strong showing come January and February.”
Isabel Raab had the highest individual finish with her second place in the 50 free. Fellow sophomore Sarah Bedel had a second-place finish in the 100 Fly.
For the men Will Johnson (sr) led the team with a team high two-first place finishes (200 IM, 100 Fly). Sr. Ciaran Tyrer had a first in the 100 Breaststroke with a great seasoning opening time as well, while also finishing with a 3rd place in the IM. Returning swimmer Matthew Tekulve wrapped up top-3 scoring with a second and third place finish in the 50 and 100 Free, respectively.
Team newcomers Emi Lopez, Ian Carpenter and Sam Richardson also had top finishes. Lopez in the 50 and 100 Free, Carpenter in the 100 Back and Richardson also in the 100 back.
Final scores for the meet:
Women:
Eastern Hancock 87, Batesville 69
Connersville 115, Batesville 55
Connersville 112, Eastern Hancock 54
Men:
Batesville 104, Eastern Hancock 42
Batesville 83, Connersville 81
Connersville 96, Eastern Hancock 44
The swimmers look forward to their next competition, taking on the Lawrenceburg Invitational on Saturday. The meet starts at 10:00am and will be hosted at Lawrenceburg High School.
Submitted by the school’s athletic department.