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Jefferson Boys Swimming

Jefferson - Boys Swimming

Anderson wins 3; J-Hawks swamped by Wash

Wed - 07 Dec Written by Metro Sports Report

Ian Ford won four events Tuesday as Cedar Rapids Washington sunk Cedar Rapids Jefferson, 116-53, in a Mississippi Valley Conference dual meet at Jefferson.

Ford won the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle. He also swam on the triumphant 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay.

Josh Hughes was a triple-winner for the Warriors in the 200 individual medley, 200 freestyle relay and 100 breaststroke. Scott Allison swam on the winning 200 medley relay and 200 freestyle relay.

Washington distance specialist Morgan Barnes did not swim.

Kristian Anderson won three events for Jefferson. He captured the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle and swam on the victorious 400 freestyle relay.

WASHINGTON 116, JEFFERSON 53

200 Medley Relay
1. Washington (Ian Ford, John Kopec, Eric Roush, Scott Allison) 1:48.16; 2. Washington (Justin DeMeulenaere, Josh Hughes, Jared Thorson, Sami Scheetz) 1:51.27; 3. Jefferson (Nick Rocha, Tyler Bennink, Michael Munson, Derek Myers) 2:09.30.

200 Freestyle
1. Ian Ford (CRW) 1:55.38; 2. Jake Inghram (CRJ) 1:57.95; 3. Logan Barnes (CRW) 1:58.63.

200 IM
1. Josh Hughes (CRW) 2:13.47; 2. Nick Durin (CRW) 2:18.94; 3. John Kopec (CRW) 2:28.07.

50 Freestyle
1. Kristian Anderson (CRJ) 22.70; 2. Scott Allison (CRW) 23.44; 3. Jared Thorson (CRW) 23.90.

100 Butterfly
1. Sami Scheetz (CRW) 1:02.20; 2. Zach Weston (CRW) 1:03.24; 3. Jake Inghram (CRJ) 1:03.93.

100 Freestyle
1. Kristian Anderson (CRJ) 50.07; 2. Nick Durin (CRW) 53.91; 3. Scott Allison (CRW) 54.14.

500 Freestyle
1. Ian Ford (CRW) 5:19.22; 2. Logan Barnes (CRW) 5:33.32; 3. Zach Khorsand (CRJ) 5:47.50.

200 Freestyle Relay
1. Washington (Nick Durin, Scott Allison, Josh Hughes, Ian Ford) 1:33.97; 2. Jefferson (Kristian Anderson, Jake Inghram, Lance Scallon, Michael Munson) 1:35.80; 3. Washington (Sami Scheetz, Gene Nassif, John Kopec, Logan Barnes) 1:38.27.

100 Backstroke
1. Jared Thorson (CRW) 1:00.14; 2. Lance Scallon (CRJ) 1:02.28; 3. Ian McElree (CRW) 1:03.55.

100 Breaststroke
1. Josh Hughes (CRW) 1:05.55; 2. John Kopec (CRW) 1:08.80; 3. Sami Scheetz (CRW) 1:10.07.

400 Freestyle Relay
1. Jefferson (Kristian Anderson, Jake Inghram, Lance Scallon, Zach Khorsand) 3:38.10; 2. Washington (Gene Nassif, Logan Barnes, Nick Durin, Jared Thorson) 3:38.12; 3. Washington (Zach Weston, Justin DeMeulenaere, Eric Roush, Ian McElree) 3:57.23.

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Jefferson - Boys Swimming

Scallon a fish back in the water

Sat - 03 Dec Written by Tom Fruehling

While he was a state champion swimmer as a boy, Jefferson High School junior Lance Scallon has been like a fish out of water since then.

But he’s back in the swim again as a key first-year member of the J-Hawk team.

Coach Ryan York is happy to have him, even though he knows the swim team wasn’t Scallon’s first choice. Scallon came out this winter only because knee surgery last summer kept him off the varsity football and basketball teams. Lean and well-muscled at close to 6-foot-4, he’s already, he’s made a big splash.

In the first dual meet of the season last Tuesday against Waterloo East, Scallon won the 100-yard backstroke and 100 freestyle events and swam on the winning 200 medley and 200 free relays.

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Last Updated on Sunday, 04 December 2011 14:05

Jefferson - Boys Swimming

J-Hawks swamp Waterloo East

Wed - 30 Nov Written by Metro Sports Report

WATERLOO -- Kristian Anderson, Jake Inghram and Lance Scallon each won four events and Jefferson powered past Waterloo East, 123-23, Tuesday in a Mississippi valley Conference boys swimming meet.

Jefferson swimmers won all 11 events.

Anderson, a senior, won the 200 freestyle and 100 breaststroke and was on the 200 medley and 200 free relays. Ingrham, also a senior, won the 200 individual medley and 100 butterfly and was on the 200 medley and 400 free relays. Scallon, a junior, won the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke and swam on the 200 medley and 200 free relays.

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Last Updated on Sunday, 04 December 2011 14:06

Jefferson - Boys Swimming

Anderson begins swimming season with a bang

Wed - 23 Nov Written by Jim Ecker

Cedar Rapids Jefferson senior Kristian Anderson wore a big smile as he walked around the Coe Natatorium Tuesday night.

He'd just captured 100-yard butterfly at the Cedar Rapids Metro Meet, beat Washington star Ian Ford and set a personal record. He had good reasons to be happy.

"Every P.R. (personal record), I guess I celebrate a little too much," he said.

Anderson was not gloating. Ford is one of the premier swimmers in Iowa, but Anderson knows the 100 butterfly is not Ford's best event. Nonetheless, he beat a premier swimmer who has a scholarship to swim at the University of South Dakota next year.

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Last Updated on Sunday, 04 December 2011 14:06

Jefferson - Boys Swimming

Wash wins 48th straight district title

Sat - 05 Feb Written by Jim Ecker

There were some anxious moments and furrowed brows at the Cedar Rapids Washington pool Saturday afternoon, but the boys district swim meet had a happy ending for the Warriors.

As usual.

Washington handled a stiff challenge from Iowa City High and captured its 48th straight district title, an incredible streak that began way back in 1964.

"Longer than I've been alive," noted Washington Coach Chris Cruise, who was born in 1970.

Iowa City High led Washington in the team standings, 245-233, with only three events remaining, putting the streak in jeopardy, but the Warriors finished strong.

Ian Ford, Josh Kehoe and Logan Barnes finished 1-4-6 in the 100 backstroke to put the Warriors in front by 10 points, then Nick Durin, John Kopec and Trent Greif placed 2-3-5 in the 100 breaststroke to clinch the district crown with one race remaining.

"It wasn't really until after the breaststroke that I knew we had it in the bag," said Ford.

Washington finished with 330 points, topping Iowa City High (293) by 37 markers. Linn-Mar placed third in the seven-team meet with 155 points, followed by Iowa City West (151), Kennedy (118), Jefferson (106) and Vinton-Shellsburg (59).

It came down to depth. Washington and Iowa City High both won four events, but the Warriors had a stronger overall showing.

"Top to bottom, a great team victory for us today," said Cruise. "I couldn't be prouder of our kids.

"It was our third kid who was a little better than theirs," he said. "That really helped us out today."

Ford captured the 100 backstroke and 200 individual medley, swam the opening leg of the triumphant 200 medley relay and helped the Warriors finish second in the 400 relay. Afterward, he reflected on a district streak that began nearly a half-century ago.

"It's a great honor to be part of something that's lasted this long," Ford said. "It's a proud tradition. It's a nice thing to know you can keep it going.

"There's a little pressure," he added. "You don't want to let any of the former swimmers down."

Mo Green claimed the 100 butterfly and helped the Warriors win the 200 medley relay. He also swam on the 200 free relay that placed third.

Scott Allison had a big day for the Warriors, swimming anchor on the 200 medley relay,placing second in the 50 free and 100 free, and a third-place finish in the 200 free relay. "Scott had a fantastic meet," said Cruise.

Morgan Barnes, Josh Hughes, Durin, Brian Kopec, Kehoe, Logan Barnes, John Kopec, Greif, Luke Herny, Gene Nassif, Jacob Meyer and other Warriors also played major roles in the district title.

"It's a great thing for our kids," said Cruise. "It's something we take a lot of pride in as a team."

Washington, ranked fourth in Iowa, will be seeking a high finish at the state meet in Marshalltown next Saturday. The Warriors have won 27 state titles, most recently in 2008.

"I'm looking forward to next week," said Cruise.

Nathan Greve won the 100 breaststroke for Linn-Mar in 1:02.23, beating Durin by more than a second. The Lions also got fourth-place showings from Sam Raiche (100 fly) and Alec Belin (100 back).

Kristian Anderson had a pair of third-place finishes for Jefferson in the 50 free and 100 free. Alex Kleinheinz took sixth in the 200 free for the J-Hawks.

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Last Updated on Sunday, 04 December 2011 14:07