Lafayette Swim and Dive Team Triumphs

Lafayette High boys' swimming and diving athletes left Tuesday's away meet at Kirkwood High School as victors, with the point spread 111 to 75 over the Kirkwood team.

The Lancers placed first in every event, except breaststroke (second place) and diving. 

team members also earned 11 "state cuts," or qualifications, at the meet.

"The boys are working well as a team. There is no sitting out at practice, and they are always encouraging each other to swim faster," said Lafayette Coach Todd Gabel.

"About half the team swim year-round for the Rockwood Swim Club so they are well prepared. They already have come together as a team, and that is a big reason for being so successful already (this season)."

State Cuts: 

• 200 free:  Jon Glaser of Wildwood
• 200 individual medley:  Patrick Vega of Wildwood
• 50 free:  Lucas Bruder and Alec Morgan, both of Wildwood
• 100 fly:  Alec Morgan
• 100 free:  Lucas Bruder
• 500 free:  Jon Glaser
• 200 free relay:  Josh Daminato of Chesterfield, Connor Parsons of Wildwood, Lucas Bruder, Jon Glaser
• 100 back:  Patrick Vega
• 400 free relay:  Jon Glaser, Lucas Bruder, Alec Morgan, and Patrick Vega. 

Lafayette divers were Anthony Levy (fourth place) of Wildwood and Patrick Lee (fifth place). Still missing from action was Wildwood diver Michael Porter, due to a concussion.

Editor's Note: Thanks to Rhonda Vega for providing details for this article.