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Marlins capture swim championships: Win meet in a landslide over competition

  • Pictured is the Marion Marlins swim team, crowned champion of the Southern Illinois Swim League, after placing first overall this past Saturday in Carbondale, totaling more than 600 team points and outdistancing its closest competitor by 200 points. The Marlins were treated to a victory lap through Marion courtesy of the city's fire department.

    Pictured is the Marion Marlins swim team, crowned champion of the Southern Illinois Swim League, after placing first overall this past Saturday in Carbondale, totaling more than 600 team points and outdistancing its closest competitor by 200 points. The Marlins were treated to a victory lap through Marion courtesy of the city's fire department.
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  • Shown here is the 15-18 Boys 200-Meter Freestyle Relay, which set a new league record at the championships Saturday with a time of 1:32.94. From left: Ray Faith, Daniel Gundlach, Camden Dodds and Isaac Donaldson.

    Shown here is the 15-18 Boys 200-Meter Freestyle Relay, which set a new league record at the championships Saturday with a time of 1:32.94. From left: Ray Faith, Daniel Gundlach, Camden Dodds and Isaac Donaldson.
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  • Winners of the 2019 Sportsmanship Award for the third year in a row goes to the Marion Marlins. Holding the plaque are coaches Morgan Kendrick, Colton Mcreynolds, Katie Cully and Andrew Crouse.

    Winners of the 2019 Sportsmanship Award for the third year in a row goes to the Marion Marlins. Holding the plaque are coaches Morgan Kendrick, Colton Mcreynolds, Katie Cully and Andrew Crouse.
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  • Alexa McCuan of the Marion Marlins (second from bottom) is shown competing in the backstroke for girls 11-12.

    Alexa McCuan of the Marion Marlins (second from bottom) is shown competing in the backstroke for girls 11-12.
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  • Sydney Donaldson of the Marion Marlins is shown here competing in the breast stroke for girls 13-14.

    Sydney Donaldson of the Marion Marlins is shown here competing in the breast stroke for girls 13-14.
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  • Nolan Miles of the Marlins competes at the Southern Illinois Swim League Championships in the freestyle race for Boys 6 and under.

    Nolan Miles of the Marlins competes at the Southern Illinois Swim League Championships in the freestyle race for Boys 6 and under.
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  • Macie Clark of the Marlins dives into the water at the start of the race. Clark competes in the 9-10 age group for girls.

    Macie Clark of the Marlins dives into the water at the start of the race. Clark competes in the 9-10 age group for girls.
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Staff Report
updated: 7/31/2019 3:20 PM

CARBONDALE -- The Marion Marlins swim team captured first-place honors at the Southern Illinois Swim League championships hosted by Carbondale at the new Splash Park Saturday.

The Marlins amassed 610.5 points, easily outdistancing second-place Salem (410.5). Du Quoin was a very close third with 409.5 points. Herrin was fourth with 249 points. Carbondale was fifth with 214 points. Mount Vernon was sixth at 160.5 points and Anna was seventh with 134.

Following is a breakdown of the boys' and girls' individual races:

6 & Under Boys -- Individual Scores

Place Name Age Team Points

1 Samples, Noah M 6 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 12

1 Eddy, Lewis 5 Salem Swordfish 12

3 Marggraf, Jamison 6 Anna Blue Dolphins 7

3 Lewis, Aiden 6 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 7

5 Jorge-Calcetto, Emanuel P 6 Mt Vernon Flippers 2

5 Miles, Nolan 5 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 2

5 Dallas, JJ 5 Anna Blue Dolphins 2

7-8 Boys -- Individual Scores

Place Name Age Team Points

1 Cruz, Nate 8 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 19

1 Crompton, Jared 8 Salem Swordfish 19

3 Brown, Cameron L 7 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 13

4 Davis, Aiden 8 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 9

4 Marggraf, Michael 8 Anna Blue Dolphins 9

4 Borrenpohl, Huck 8 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 9

7 Springvloed, Chapman 8 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 7

8 Utley, Evan 8 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 4

8 Dallas, Luke 7 Anna Blue Dolphins 4

10 Pease, James 7 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 3

10 Utley, Brady 8 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 3

10 Gibson, Emit 7 Salem Swordfish 3

10 Thompson, Eli 8 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 3

14 Rainwater, Jasper 7 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 2

15 Jetton, Xander 7 Mt Vernon Flippers 1

15 Holzmueller, Ian 8 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 1

15 Stratton, CJ 7 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 1

9-10 Boys -- Individual Scores

Place Name Age Team Points

1 Montgomery, Josiah 9 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 18

2 Cruz, Jamont 10 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 17

3 Kroeschen, Brayden M 10 Mt Vernon Flippers 16

4 Crompton, Jacob 10 Salem Swordfish 15

5 Motsinger, Max 9 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 14

6 Gibson, Jaret 10 Salem Swordfish 12 50.

7 Douglas, Martin 10 Salem Swordfish 10

8 Marggraf, Ben 10 Anna Blue Dolphins 8

9 Funk, Gannyn 9 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 6 50.

10 Miller, Cassiel 10 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 6

11 Honold, Austin 9 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 4

12 Smith, Charli 10 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 2

12 Dallas, Tilman 10 Anna Blue Dolphins 2

14 Miller, Jacob 10 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 1

11-12 Boys -- Individual Scores

1 Patton, Carson 11 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 21

2 Barber, Khaner 12 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 18

3 Brown, Blake 12 Mt Vernon Flippers 14

4 Woolridge, Austin 11 Salem Swordfish 12

4 Brown, Chad 12 Mt Vernon Flippers 12

6 McCluskie, Luke D 12 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 11

7 Samples, Jamesyn M 11 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 10

8 Crouse, David P 12 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 8

9 Inlow, Jalen R 12 Salem Swordfish 7

10 Warne, Sam 11 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 4

10 Clark, Adam 11 Anna Blue Dolphins 4

12 King, Brian 11 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 3

12 Roper, Callahan 12 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 3

14 Hopkins, Alec 12 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 2

14 Kittu, Hiren S 12 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 2

16 Chotner, Noah 11 Anna Blue Dolphins 1

13-14 Boys -- Individual Scores

Place Name Age Team Points

1 Bandy, Alek H 14 Salem Swordfish 21

2 Springvloed, Eli 13 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 19

3 Bell, Dane 14 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 14

3 Faith, Riley 13 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 14

5 Chotner, Nile 13 Anna Blue Dolphins 11

6 Pappas, Branson M 13 Salem Swordfish 9

6 Nicotra, Scottie 13 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 9

6 Jones, Malik 14 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 9

9 Eaton, Jakob 14 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 8

10 Hoxworth, Laith 14 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 7

11 Ward, Lake J 14 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 4

12 Kittu, Haresh S 13 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 3

13 Brown, Ben L 13 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 2

15-18 Boys -- Individual Scores

Place Name Age Team Points

1 Hilliard, Payton 16 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 21

2 Higgerson, Paxton 18 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 19

3 Faith, Ray 15 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 17

4 Gundlach, Daniel 18 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 13

5 Lybarger, Haddon M 15 Salem Swordfish 12

6 Galllivan, Isaiah 17 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 8

6 Blake, Noah T 16 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 8

8 Crouse, John C 18 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 7

8 Dodds, Camden 18 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 7

10 Barden, Parker 17 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 5

11 Sullivan, Sean 16 Salem Swordfish 4

12 Gomes, David 16 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 3

12 Fauss, Eli 15 Mt Vernon Flippers 3

12 Hirte, Steven 15 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 3

15 Donaldson, Isaac 15 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 1

15 Minor, Grant. 15 Mt Vernon Flippers 1

6 & Under Girls -- Individual Scores

Place Name Age Team Points

1 Ackermann, Lila 6 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 12

2 Tate, Camryn 6 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 7

3 Bird, Madelyn 6 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 5

3 Imboden, Lyla 6 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 5

3 Brown, Margaux E 6 Mt Vernon Flippers 5

3 Chotner, Niah 6 Anna Blue Dolphins 5

7 Intravaia, Gracen 6 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 4

8 Bolley, Mya 6 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 1

7-8 Girls -- Individual Scores

Place Name Age Team Points

1 Johnson, Charlotte B 8 Salem Swordfish 21

2 Bullard, Rowyn A 8 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 14

3 King, Colleen 8 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 13

4 Tiberio, Jaidyn 8 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 12

5 Douglas, Adeline M 8 Salem Swordfish 9

6 Jetton, Quincee 8 Mt Vernon Flippers 8

7 Benjamin, Kenna 7 Salem Swordfish 6

7 Kroeschen, Alyssa B 7 Mt Vernon Flippers 6

9 Pulley, Emerson A 8 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 5

10 Parrett, Emily 8 Salem Swordfish 4

11 Foster, Annabelle 8 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 3

11 Watson, Aubrey 8 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 3

13 Warne, Sadie 7 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 2

13 Redenbo, Joscelyn 7 Salem Swordfish 2

15 Fred, Haylin 8 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 1

15 Hopkins, Josie 8 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 1

9-10 Girls -- Individual Scores

Place Name Age Team Points

1 Funk, Kelby 10 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 21

2 Zubiri, Ysabella 10 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 17

3 Eaton, Mckenzie 10 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 15

3 Nicotra, Emma 10 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 15

5 Clark, Macie 10 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 14

6 Thompson, Anniston 9 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 11

7 Benjamin, Kale 10 Salem Swordfish 7

8 Rees, Tori 9 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 6

8 Funk, Addi 10 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 6

10 Reich, Mattie. 9 Mt Vernon Flippers 4

10 Abney, Dylan 9 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 4

12 O'Dell, Avery 10 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 3

12 Langenstein, Kyra 9 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 3

14 McAlpin, Kaylee 10 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 2

14 Oglesby, Kimmy 9 Mt Vernon Flippers 2

16 Lewis, Reagan 9 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 1

9-10 Girls -- Individual Scores

Place Name Age Team Points

17 Malone, Sierra J 10 Salem Swordfish 50.

17 Barnett, Lyla 10 Mt Vernon Flippers 50.

11-12 Girls -- Individual Scores

Place Name Age Team Points

1 Montgomery, Mikah 12 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 21

2 McCuan, Alexa 12 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 16

3 Edwards, Lacey 11 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 15

4 Kroeschen, Emmalee N 12 Mt Vernon Flippers 12

4 Hawk, Isabella 11 Anna Blue Dolphins 12

4 Inman, Agent 12 Anna Blue Dolphins 12

7 Russell, Parker 11 Salem Swordfish 11

8 Ackermann, Aubrey 11 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 9

9 Pease, Norah 12 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 5

10 Marshall, Jessica. 12 Mt Vernon Flippers 4

10 Bandy, Aubrey N 11 Salem Swordfish 4

12 Huhman, Mary 12 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 3

12 Krupa, Sophie 11 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 3

14 Douglas, Ella 12 Salem Swordfish 2

14 Crow, Haylee 11 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 2

16 Houseman, Alexis 11 Anna Blue Dolphins 1

13-14 Girls -- Individual Scores

Place Name Age Team Points

1 Puffer, Shelby 14 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 21

2 Langenstein, Delaney 14 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 19

3 Blachly, Kaitlyn 14 Mt Vernon Flippers 14

4 Nicotra, Madelyn 14 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 12

5 Honold, Adel 13 Carbondale Cyclones-IL 11

5 Watts, Ayla 13 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 11

7 White, Mollie. 13 Mt Vernon Flippers 9

8 Coello, Monica M 13 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 8

8 Albuixech-Robinson, Blanca E 13 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 8

10 Russell, Malayna 14 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 5

11 Mayer, Sophia 13 Salem Swordfish 4

12 Darnell, Adalyn 14 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 3

13 Donaldson, Sydney 14 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 2

13 Miller, Mikayla 13 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 2

15 McCluskie, Lauren K 14 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 1

15 Anderson, Ava 13 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 1

15 Coleman, Natalie 13 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 1

15-18 Girls -- Individual Scores

Place Name Age Team Points

1 Montgomery, Makoa 15 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 21

1 Montgomery, Meesha 15 DuQuoin Swimming Indians-IL 21

3 Miller, Marisa 16 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 14

4 Heape, Lauren 15 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 12

5 Foltz, Grace E 18 Salem Swordfish 11 50.

6 Mayer, Kaitlyn 18 Salem Swordfish 11

7 Gunther, Piper 17 Marion Marlins Swim Team-IL 10 50.

8 Telford, Maggie P 16 Salem Swordfish 8

8 Conder, Darcy 16 Anna Blue Dolphins 8

10 Graul, Ryleigh D 16 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 7

11 Lorenz, Abby 15 Salem Swordfish 3

12 Stallman, Alyssa G 15 Herrin Tigersharks Swim Team-IL 2

12 Ford, Faith 15 Du Quoin Swimming Indians-IL 2

14 Mckee, Felicity A 17 Mt Vernon Flippers 1

 
 
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