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ABOUT THE "CULT".. I
1. We're nor ALL blonde.
2. Race suite can cosi up to
3. Guys shave ("heir legs to improve Their Limes.
4. We Lrade swim caps wiTh oLher Learns,
5. The pool is our Lemple,

HI I ormal is just a cycle on the washing machine.” No one knows Regional champ, and State runner-up. The Lady Panthers had ,
IV I this better than the Varsity Swim & Dive team. Waking individual state title winners, more than any other team in the state
I ^ up at 6 AM and training over 20 hours a week, the athletes Despite its small numbers, the men’s team came together throughout the
sacrificed days at the beach for long hours of intense practices season, ending with a winning record. With many first time swimmer
in the pool, achieving the highest levels of success this season. joining the team, a great deal of teamwork was needed to achieve
Some may think of swimming as an individual success. This teamwork was on full display at the
sport, but these Panthers came together as a “BETWEEN FIGHTING District Championships, where the men’s team
team. The divers contributed points at every narrowly beat rival University School, securing
INJURIES AND COLDS. THE
single dual meet, and helped the team win the District Title. Their success continuer
several meets including the monumental throughout the rest of the championship season
victory against Saint Andrews in October. TEAM DEMONSTRATED earning third place at Regions. Pine Crest
Between fighting injuries and colds, this team women’s and men’s diving both placed first ir
demonstrated their determination in the THEIR DETERMINATION” the state. The team also had swimmers scorn
face of a struggle, and every single member individually at both the Region and State meet
of the dive team qualified for States. The comradery was nearly The seniors wish the team all the best in the future and knov
tangible throughout each meet as teammates cheered for each other. that the Panthers will continue on with their success. The team
Although the women’s side was very young, everything came recognizes the help of all the coaches who put all of their swea1
together for an amazing championship run-through, coming and tears into coaching this great group of swimmers am
away with a 13-1 dual meet record as well as District champ, divers. As Coach Jay says, “It’s great to be a Pine Crest Panther!

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