LIGHTNING IN WATER: BHS swimmers bolt to success
Bartlesville High School’s swim season is sailing toward what should be an exciting — perhaps blockbuster — conclusion.
For those readers who said they wanted to see this exceptional group of water warriors compete, you have only one chance — the Bartlesville Senior Night meet on Jan. 24 at the Adams Pool.
A little more than a week later, Bartlesville will begin Class 6A regional competition on Feb. 3, in Jenks.
The state meet is set for Feb. 16 in Edmond.
Both the Bartlesville boys and girls came in second — to Jenks — in the recent Frontier Valley Conference championships.
The Lady Bruins finished within striking distance, meaning they should be one of the favorites at state to challenge for the 6A title.
Several Bartlesville swimmers are wrapping up amazing season.
Here’s a closer look at how some of the swimmers have fared. We’ll take a look at others later in the week.
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GRIFFIN CRAIG (Jr.)
Craig has competed like a defending state champion with his bones, joints, tendons and muscles still rife with potential for even stronger days ahead.
He is almost undefeated in all individual competitions this year — 11-1. He suffered his only loss in the 100 breast — the only time he’s swam that race this season — against another Bartlesville-area non-Bartlesville High competitor.
Craig is 3-0 in the 100 backstroke, 3-0 in the 100 butterfly and perfect in his other events.
Following is a closer look, with the date in parentheses.
GRIFFIN CRAIG (Jr.)
Home (11-1) — 200 free, 1st (1:46.86)
Home (11-8) — 500 free, 1st (4:47.25)
Jenks (12-6) — 500 free, 1st (4:49.87)
Home (11-8) — 100 back, 1st (:53.67)
Home (11-15) — 100 back, 1st (:53.24)
FVC (1-10) — 100 back, 1st (:52.70)
Home (1-3) — 100 breast, 2nd (1:04.37)
Home (11-1) — 100 fly, 1st (:53.96)
Jenks (12-6) — 100 fly, 1st (:52.77)
Home (1-3) — 100 fly, 1st (:53.10)
Home (11-15) — 200 I.M., 1st (2:00.50)
FVC (1-10) — 200 I.M., 1st (2:01.98)
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EMMA HOWZE (jr.)
Howze has been a main spearhead of the considerable success of the Lady Bruins.
She has finished no lower than second place in any of the individual events. Her tabulation is nine championships and two runner-up spots.
She remains unbeaten in both the 100 freestyle and 200 individual medley.
EMMA HOWZE (jr.)
Home (11-15) — 100 free, 1st (:54.80)
Jenks (12-6) — 100 free, 1st (:54.36)
FVC (1-10) — 100 free, 1st (:54.8)
Home (11-1) — 200 free, 1st (1:57.93)
Home (11-15) — 200 free, 2nd (1:57.95)
FVC (1-10) — 200 free, 1st (1:59.38)
Home (11-8) — 500 free, 1st (5:22.42)
Jenks (12-6) — 100 back, 2nd (1:00.09)
Home (1-3) — 100 back, 1st (1:01.15)
Home (11-8) — 200 I.M., 1st (2:16.81)
Home (1-3) — 200 I.M., 1st (2:15.60)
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CODY LAY (Jr.)
Lay has been nearly unbeatable in the boys 500 freestyle, racking up a record of one second place and three titles. He has won his last three 500s in a row.
His total tally in individual races is seven championships, three second places, and two fourth places.
CODY LAY (Jr.)
Home (11-15) — 200 free, 1st (1:51.51)
FVC (1-10)— 200 free, 1st (1:50.82)
Home (11-1)— 500 free, 2nd (4:53.14)
Home (11-15)— 500 free, 1st (4:50.08)
Home (1-3)— 500 free, 1st (4:55.47)
FVC (1-10)— 500 free, 1st (4:54.67)
Jenks (12-6)— 100 back, 4th (:57.14)
Home (11-1)— 100 fly, 4th (:57.08)
Home (11-8)— 100 fly, 1st (:57.73)
Home (11-8)— 200 I.M, 2nd (2:06.96)
Jenks (12-6)— 200 I.M., 1st (2:05.19)
Home (1-3) — 200 I.M., 2nd (2:04.68)
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CALLI RICHARDS (Soph.)
Richards has amassed four championships — three of them in the 100 breaststroke.
She also has been strong in the 200 individual medley, including one title.
Her individual places include four firsts, two seconds, four thirds and two fourths.
CALLI RICHARDS (Soph.)
Home (11-8) — 50 free, 3rd (:27.06)
Jenks (12-6) — 100 free, 3rd (:56.80)
Home (11-8) — 200 free, 2nd (4:47.2)
Home (1-3) — 100 back, 4th (1:08.49)
Home (11-1) — 100 breast, 3rd (1:10.6)
Home (11-15) — 100 breast, 1st (1:09.74)
Jenks (12-6) — 100 breast, 1st (1:10.46)
FVC (1-10) — 100 breast, 1st (1:11.08)
Home (1-3) — 100 fly, 4th (1:05.89)
Home (11-1) — 200 I.M., 3rd (2:19.64)
Home (11-15) — 200 I.M., 1st (2:17.71)
FVC (1-10) — 200 I.M., 2nd (2:19.20)
This article originally appeared on Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise: Look at top Bartlesville High swimmers
