The Martinsville Marlins traveled to Franklin County to compete in the Race for the Golden Duck On December 20, joining teams from across the PYSA League, including Franklin County, Alta Vista, Alleghany, Virginia’s Blue Ridge, Southern Virginia, South Boston, and Bedford.
The Marlins were represented by 37 swimmers ranging in age from 5 to 18, all contributing to a strong team performance. The Marlins won 1st place overall for the boys’ scores, 2nd place overall for the girls’ scores, and 1st place overall for combined team scores.
“This was a huge win for us,” said Pamela Foley. “Our team puts in a lot of work. I’m incredibly proud of them.”
Brad Kinkema added, “All the swimmers have worked very hard this season, and it was great to see this hard work translate into time drops and a first place victory.”
Bailey Sharp, a former Marlin and current coach, said, “It is such an honor and a blessing to witness this wonderful group of strong, competitive athletes reaching their goals together as a team. I am so proud of their dedication so far this season, and I can’t wait to see what other awards and trophies they earn—most importantly, how many ducks we bring home in the final stretch of the short course season!”
The Marlins are coached this season by Kinkema, Bailey Sharp, Foley, Sterling Anderson, Taylor Shank, and Darin Johnson.
Additionally, four Marlin swimmers have qualified for the Upper South East Regional YMCA Short Course Championship Meet, which will take place at Liberty University March 19 – 22. Congratulations to Charlotte Zagol, Lynzi Haynes, Chase Dillard, and Sarah Jane Stone.
Full results are:
Gus Arehart (5)
4th place 6 & under 25 freestyle
4th place 6 & under 25 backstroke
Jaxon Calloway (9)
2nd place 9 – 10 200 freestyle
3rd place 9 – 10 50 butterfly
Mason Calloway (13)
2nd place13 -14 100 butterfly
5th place 13 – 14 100 backstroke
6th place 13 – 14 100 breaststroke
Rowan Calloway (11)
1st place 12 & under 200IM
1st place 12 & under 100 butterfly
1st place 12 & under 100 breaststroke
Cadence Carroll (7)
3rd place 7 – 8 25 freestyle
3rd place 7 – 8 50 freestyle
3rd place 7 – 8 25 backstroke
Maylee Cox (7)
4th place 7 – 8 25 freestyle
4th place 7 – 8 50 freestyle
7th place 7 -8 25 backstroke
Chase Dillard (17)
1st place 15 & over 50 freestyle
1st place 15 & over 100 butterfly
1st place 15 & over 100 freestyle
Lyndon Eggleston-Clark (14)
4th place 13 – 14 200 freestyle
2nd place 13 – 14 200IM
6th place 13 – 14 50 freestyle
Noam Fleagle (10)
11th place 9 – 10 50 freestyle
6th place 9 – 10 100 freestyle
Nathan Goad (17)
1st place 15 & over 200IM
4th place 15 & over 100 backstroke
2nd place 15 & over 100 breaststroke
Kaythan Gray (11)
6th place 11 – 12 100IM
4th place 11 – 12 50 butterfly
7th place 11 – 12 50 breaststroke
Lynzi Haynes (13)
1st place 13 – 14 200 freestyle
2nd place 13 – 14 50 freestyle
2nd place 13 – 14 100 freestyle
Nate Hoffman (7)
6th 7 – 8 25 freestyle
6th 7 – 8 50 freestyle
5th 7 – 8 25 backstroke
Christian LaPrade (9)
16th 9 – 10 50 freestyle
10th 9 – 10 50 backstroke
Sebastian LaPrade (10)
1st place 9 – 10 100IM
2nd place 9 – 10 100 freestyle
3rd place 9 – 10 50 breaststroke
Connor Lumpkins (8)
5th place 7 – 8 25 freestyle
4th place 7 – 8 25 backstroke
CJ Martin (11)
2nd place 11 – 12 50 freestyle
2nd place 11 – 12 100 freestyle
1st place 11 – 12 50 backstroke
Kole Martin (9)
1st place 9 – 10 200 freestyle
3rd place 9 – 10 100IM
1st place 9 – 10 100 freestyle
Havah Mitchell (12)
3rd 11 – 12 50 freestyle
1st 11 – 12 50 backstroke
1st 11 – 12 50 breaststroke
Calum Moore (5)
5th place 6 & under 25 freestyle
5th place 6 & under 25 backstroke
Tempest Mounce (9)
10th place 9 – 10 50 freestyle
3rd place 9 – 10 100 freestyle
5th place 9 – 10 50 backstroke
River Nester (9)
3rd place 9 – 10 100 freestyle
4th place 9 – 10 50 backstroke
4th place 9 – 10 50 breaststroke
Brandon Nunley (7)
1st place 7 – 8 25 freestyle
3rd place 7 – 8 50 freestyle
2nd place 7 – 8 25 backstroke
Lauryn Palmer (11)
6th place 11 – 12 50 freestyle
4th place 11 – 12 100 freestyle
2nd place 11 – 12 50 backstroke
Samson Ray (14)
10th place 13 – 14 50 freestyle
7th place 13 – 14 100 freestyle
Adam Salem (10)
15th place 9 – 10 50 freestyle
9th place 9 – 10 50 backstroke
5th place 9 – 10 50 breaststroke
Layla Salem (12)
7th place 11 – 12 50 freestyle
3rd place 11 – 12 50 backstroke
8th place 11 – 12 50 breaststroke
Henry Schenk (10)
3rd place 9 – 10 200 freestyle
5th place 9 – 10 100 freestyle
5th place 9 – 10 50 backstroke
Harry Slate (10)
8th 9 – 10 50 freestyle
7th 9 – 10 100 freestyle
6th 9 – 10 50 backstroke
Lyndon Slate (9)
2nd place 9 – 10 50 freestyle
3rd place 9 – 10 50 backstroke
2nd place 9 – 10 50 breaststroke
Lucas Stone (10)
12th 9 – 10 50 yard freestyle
12th 9 – 10 50 yard backstroke
Nicolette Stone (14)
3rd place 13 – 14 200IM
4th place 13 – 14 50 freestyle
4th place 13 – 14 100 breaststroke
Sarah Jane Stone (16)
1st place 15 & over 200IM
1st place 15 & over 50 freestyle
2nd place 15 & over 100 backstroke
C. Taylor (9)
17th place 9 – 10 50 freestyle
13th place 9 – 10 50 backstroke
Sophia Terrell (9)
5th place 9 – 10 100IM
7th place 9 – 10 50 freestyle
5th place 9 – 10 50 breaststroke
Kipton Vipperman (10)
5th place 9 – 10 50 freestyle
7th place 9 – 10 50 breaststroke
Charlotte Zagol (17)
2nd place 15 & over 50 freestyle
1st place 15 & over 100 butterfly
3rd place 15 & over 100 backstroke
Mixed 100 Medley Relay 10 & Under – 2nd place
Cadence Carroll, River Nester, Sebastian LaPrade, and Maylee Cox
Mixed 200 Medley Relay 10 & Under – 1st place
Jaxon Calloway, Sophia Terrell, Kole Martin, and Kipton Vipperman
Mixed 200 Medley Relay 12 & Under – 3rd place
Lauryn Palmer, Kaythan Gray, Rowan Calloway, and CJ Martin
Mixed 200 Medley Relay 14 & Under – 3rd place
Havah Mitchell, Nicolette Stone, Mason Calloway, and Lyndon Eggleston-Clark
Mixed 200 Medley Relay – 2nd place
Charlotte Zagol, Sarah Jane Stone, Chase Dillard, and Lynzi Haynes
Mixed 10 & Under 100 Freestyle Relay
Lucas Stone, C. Taylor, Maylee Cox, and Connor Lumpkins – 3rd place
Brandon Nunley, Nate Hoffman, Cadence Carroll, and Christian LaPrade – 6th place
Mixed 10 & Under 200 Freestyle Relay – 1st place
Jaxon Calloway, Sophia Terrell, Kole Martin, and Kipton Vipperman
Mixed 12 & Under 200 Freestyle Relay
Kaythan Gray, Rowan Calloway, CJ Martin, and Sebastian LaPrade – 1st place
Lucas Stone, Layla Salem, Henry Schenk, and Harry Slate – 3rd place
Lauryn Palmer, Noam Fleagle, River Nester, and Adam Salem – 5th place
Mixed 14 & Under 200 Freestyle Relay – 2nd place
Mason Calloway, Nicolette Stone, Lyndon Eggleston-Clark, and Havah Mitchell
Mixed 200 Freestyle Relay – 1st place
Charlotte Zagol, Sarah Jane Stone, Chase Dillard, and Lynzi Haynes
