ODA wins tri-meet

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls swim teams defeated Bayshore and St. Stephen’s in a tri-meet Sept. 11, at the G.T. Bray Aquatic Center.

Sophomore Kate Patrice set a new school record in the 100-yard freestyle, touching the wall in 57.88 seconds. She also won the 50 freestyle. Senior captain Joie Eckhard won the 200 and 500 freestyle. Patrice and Eckhard then teamed up with Amber Bond and Reece Whatmore to win the 400 freestyle relay.

On the boys side, Sarsen Whatmore won the 200 and 500 freestyles, setting new school records in both events. Whatmore finished the 200 in 2:03.52 and the 500 in 5:34.13. Charles Hayes set a new school record in the 100 backstroke (1:04.31).

Laszlo Tengerdy won the 50 and 100 freestyles. Matthew Leonard and Zach Szmania also posted top finishes.

ODA returns to action Sept. 16 against Northside Christian.

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