2015 Virgin Valley Boys Swimming Capsule

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

February 24, 2015 - 10:30 pm

VIRGIN VALLEY

Head coach: Jan White, sixth season

Returning lettermen: Four

Top athletes: Isaac Draskovich (Sr.), Ramsey Draskovich (Jr.), Brett Black (Sr.), Andrew Memmott (So.)

Outlook: The Draskoviches, Black and Memmott were the four members of the Bulldogs’ 200-yard medley relay team that went to the state meet last year.

“As a small team, we look forward to seeing our boys state relay team compete again against some tough competition,” White said. “Along with the returning athletes, we have some freshmen who look very promising.”

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