Swimmers tie for 5th at league meet

The Oxford Varsity girls swim team tied for fifth place with Swartz Creek at the Flint Metro League meet Nov. 3 and 4 with a score of 196.
The tournament, hosted by Holly at Oxford’s pool, had seven different swim teams participate. Fenton took the first place spot, followed by Brandon at second and Holly at third.
Although Fenton dominated the first place position in all but two events, Oxford gave it their best shot and secured two second place spots.
Freshman swimmer Allison Woonton placed second and broke the pool record in the 200-yard improvised swim and took second in the 100-yard backstroke.
Diver Taylor Roop placed third in the diving event with a score of 281.70.
Fifteen girls total qualified for Saturday’s finals; 12 swimmers and three divers.
Coach Peggy Verbeke couldn’t be more proud of how the swim team’s season went. She said they were ‘fantastic, considering they’re a first year team.?