Coral Shores and Key West had successful regional races and both teams qualified athletes to move on to the next level: states. Coral Shores will compete in the FHSAA 1A Championships on Friday, Nov. 11, and Key West will participate in the 2A event on the 12th. Both events are being held in Stuart, at the Sailfish Splash Park Aquatic Athletics Center.
The ’Canes are represented by two individual swimmers and two relay teams. Corley Smith will compete in the 200 freestyle event and Abbie Sargent will represent the ’Canes in the 100 free. Both athletes will also be competing in relay events. Smith will join her sister Layne along with Olivia Sargent and Riley Cooper in the 200 freestyle relay. Abbie and Olivia Sargent will team up with Corley and Layne Smith to represent Coral Shores in the 400 freestyle relay team.
Key West’s AJ Smith will make the trip to states for the Conchs. The district champ will swim his best event, the 50 freestyle. Coming off his win at districts, Smith had quite a bit of disruption and little practice time due to the quick turnaround from districts to regionals.
“It’s hard on the swimmers to get back Friday night and have to leave three days later,” said coach Lori Bosco. With a full week of practice, AJ could have a breakout race on Saturday.
