Yorktown's Tigers would have a tough time beating the Westfield Shamrocks at full strength. Today, we found out what happens when you challenge one of the state's best as holiday vacations and illnesses are wreaking havoc on your rosters. Final scores: Girls-#11 Westfield 123, #27 Yorktown 62; Boys-#14 Westfield 116, #8 Yorktown 51.
A dozen girls and even fewer boys made the trip to Hamilton County for Head Coach Brad Grieshop's teams. Some athletes were sick, others were away on family gatherings and getaways; their absences were felt in the Tigers' lack of depth. And there is bound to be plenty of future debate about the wisdom of scheduling a dual meet on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, let alone scheduling one against a powerhouse opponent. But back to the action.
The Yorktown girls won only three events all day. Sophomore Larah Beaver got to the wall first in both the 100-yard freestyle (57.44) and 100-yard backstroke (1:02.14). Fellow sophomore Sam Mahon continued her hot start to the season, topping the three-girl field to win the 1-meter diving competition (197.10).
The boys had an even tougher day, finding the winner's circle just twice. Junior Zach Pitzer was the class of a two-man 1-meter diving field (143.40), and fellow junior Michael Heavilon came from behind for an exciting blue ribbon in the 100-yard butterfly (56.68). Two other boys made notable efforts for the Tigers--sophomore Austin Dunn posted a lifetime best in the 100-yard freestyle (51.36) to finish 2nd, and senior Cameron Watters added a runner-up finish in the 100-yard back (58.48), losing by just .29.
The Tiger boys and girls return to action on Tuesday, when they host Hoosier Heritage Conference rival Delta. The first event begins at 5:15 p.m.
GO TIGERS!
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