The San Marcos girls swim team showed its strength in sweeping all seven events at the Channel League Relays on Thursday at Santa Barbaa High.
The Royals boys won two events and finished in a first-place tie with Dos Pueblos. Both teams scored 168 points.
The team of senior Asher Steelman, juniors Jarn Depew and Gavin Tallman and freshman Franklin Jaramilla III won the 4×100 IM relay in impressive fashion. The Royals also won the 4×50 breaststroke.
For the girls, San Marcos won the 4×100 IM, 6×50 free, 4×50 breaststroke, 4×50 backstroke, 4×50 butterfly, 4×100 free and 4×50 medley relays.
The Royals were led by seniors Holland Woodhouse and Madison Sparre, who were part of three team relay wins.
Newcomers Taylor Taylor Steelman, Sierra Tallman made a big impact, both contributing to three team relay wins,” said coach Chuckie Roth,
“The highlight of the day was watching Kelea Vallance compete for the first time in 10 months,” said Roth. “She has been recovering from a torn labrum injury. She works hard every day and has been so diligent in her therapy. I am happy she was able to compete today. She is a special person who always finds a way to get things done and make the team better.”
Roth said he was encouraged by the performance and feels the team has the makings of being a special group.
“Everyone is competitive and wants to make an impact. It creates a healthy and competitive team environment,” he said.
The Royals will face Carpinteria on Monday, March 7 in their official first dual meet of the season.