They're 20 miles apart, they're in the same conference, they're in the same sectional, and they're BIG rivals. Throw in some very talented athletes on both sides, and you have the recipe for some exciting swimming tonight when Pendleton Heights visits Yorktown in a Hoosier Heritage Conference matchup. It's the third-straight HHC dual meet for the Tigers, who have polished off Delta and New Palestine over the last week.
The Arabian girls head into the contest holding down the 31st ranking in the latest Indiana High School Swimming Coaches Association poll. Yorktown's girls have dropped a few notches this week to 24th. On the boys side of the ledger, Pendleton Heights is 42nd; Yorktown is up again this week to 17th in the IHSSCA rankings, which are based on reported career best times that are used to score a mythical State Meet.
The Arabian girls are led by Auburn signee Autumn Brown, a senior capable of winning any stroke over any distance. Her forte is the sprint freestyle, but she's more than capable of a breakout swim in the back or fly, too. It remains to be seen how PHHS head coach Jeff Maydak will utilize his top talent this evening. If Brown swims the sprint free events tonight, the crowd could be in for a real treat. Brown and Yorktown's Larah Beaver and Jessica Extine have had some epic battles over the years.
The Arabian boys also have a stud in the fold. Senior Jacob Childress is ranked 7th in the state this week in the 100-yard backstroke. A potential Childress vs. Adam Voss showdown is brewing in the back. If it materializes, keep your eyes on the pool, because much of that race would be swum underwater, and it would be FAST if it happens.
Tonight's meet is scheduled to begin at 5:15 at Yorktown.
GO TIGERS!
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