Swimming – Boys – Green Valley

 
Boys Swimming best times for March 16

Here’s a look at Saturday’s best times in boys swimming, based on reports from coaches:

Sunrise Region: Green Valley boys, Coronado girls claim titles

The team championships for both boys and girls at Friday’s Class 4A Sunrise Regional swimming championships came down to Coronado and Green Valley and the final event of the day — the 400-yard freestyle relay.

Boys roundup: Palo Verde swims past Faith Lutheran

Tyler Edlefsen and Trajan Houston each won two individual events Saturday at Pavilion to lead Palo Verde’s boys swimming team to a 213-70 win over Faith Lutheran.

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State championships: 1996

State runner-up finishes: 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 1998

Individual state champions: Michael Velazquez (2015, 200 IM and 100 breaststroke); Michael Velazquez (2014, 200 IM and 100 breaststroke); Michael Velazquez (2013, 200 IM and 100 breaststroke); Thomas Meek (2012, 50 freestyle); Robert Hommel (2011, 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle); Robert Hommel (2009, 200 IM and 500 freestyle); Ryan Chatwin (2006, 1 mtr diving); Jeff Ellingsen (100 backstroke); Jason Reed (1997, 100 butterfly)

Relay state champions: 2018 (200 medley) 2015 (200 freestyle); 2014 (200 freestyle and 400 freestyle); 2013 (200 medley and 200 freestyle) 1998 (200 medley)

Region championships: 2018, 2013, 2010, 2008, 2007, 2005

Region runner-up finishes: 2017, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001

2018 postseason: Finished second (83 points) at the Class 4A state meet, 43 points behind champion Palo Verde.
Won the Class 4A Sunrise Region meet (494 points), 11 points ahead of second-place Coronado.

 

Last 10 seasons
2018: Second in 4A state meet, Sunrise Region champion
2017: Sixth in 4A state meet, second in Sunrise Region meet
2016: Tied 15th in Division I state meet, third in Sunrise Region meet
2015: Second in Division I state meet, second in Sunrise Region meet
2014: Second in Division I state meet, second in Sunrise Region meet
2013: Second in Division I state meet, Sunrise Region champion
2012: Second in 4A state meet, second in Sunrise Region meet
2011: Fourth in 4A state meet, second in Sunrise Region meet
2010: Fourth in 4A state meet, Sunrise Region champion
2009: Fifth in 4A state meet, second in Sunrise Region meet