WMC/MS/MHS  68, Spring Lake 117

Western Michigan Christian debuted in its inaugural swim meet at Spring Lake High School Tuesday night.  In coop with Mona Shores and Muskegon, WMC’s athletes represented the school well, taking several 2^nd place finishes from brothers Isaac and Eli Oxendale.  However, the strength of Spring Lake’s team held the lead through the swimming and diving events.

Coach Schuchardt reflected upon the initial meet of the season: “I think we learned about our team tonight.  The first meet out always gives us a starting point and a better idea of where we are headed this season.”

In the 12 events of the meet, here’s how WMC placed:

200 Medley Relay        3^rd in 1:51.71

200 Freestyle               2^nd Eli Oxendale, in 2:12.82

50 Freestyle                 2^nd Isaac, in 23.83

1 meter Diving             WMC was not represented in diving

100 Butterfly                2^nd Isaac, in 1:00.54

100 Backstroke            2^nd Eli with a 1:07.78

400 Freestyle Relay      2^nd place, with lead-off Isaac and anchor Eli with a combined time of 3:49.30.