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Girls swimming: Nelson advances to state for second year, team takes fifth at sectionals

By Gargoyle Staff
Published: Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 8:27pm
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Sophomore Milee Nelson will be competing the IHSA girls swimming state meet thanks to her sectional victory in the 500-yard freestyle Saturday. Nelson led Uni to a fifth-place finish as a team. This will be Nelson's second consecutive appearance at the state meet.

Swimming Q&A: "If you're on the swim team, you've kind of lost all hope of being normal"

By Eunjung Kim
Published: Friday, November 13, 2009 - 6:25pm
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The 2009 swim season is drawing to a close, and for the team's four senior captains, that also means the end of their high school swimming careers. Recently, Eunjung Kim sat down with the foursome and asked them to share some of their memories of Uni High swimming.

Column: A loving hate

By Maritza Mestre
Published: Friday, November 13, 2009 - 1:44pm
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Maritza Mestre has been swimming as far back as she can remember. Her experience hasn't always been the most pleasant, though. As her final high school season draws to a close, Mestre reflects on why she's stayed with swimming for so long, despite the negatives.

Just keep swimming: A profile of Lisa Boyce

By Nikita Dutta
Published: Saturday, November 7, 2009 - 4:47pm
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Last year, Lisa Boyce broke one record after another as she swam for the Uni Killer Whales. Although she isn't swimming for Uni anymore, she's still in the pool racing at the national level. As her senior year unfolds, she's taking on the challenges of heavy practices, competitive meets, and college recruiting.

The week in Uni sports: A roundup of varsity action, Oct. 5-10

By Chris Yoder
Published: Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 11:50pm
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In another successful week for Uni varsity athletics, both cross country teams finished fourth at the Cumberland Invitational, while the boys soccer team won both of its games, including a 3-1 Senior Night victory over St. Thomas More. Check inside for more about last week in Uni sports.

First person: Swimming for charity

By Maritza Mestre
Published: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 9:49pm
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On Wednesday the Uni and Urbana girls swim teams will hold their annual Make a Difference Meet. You can come out and cheer on Uni's dynamic swimmers at the Urbana Indoor Aquatic Center while also helping out a good cause, the Center for Women in Transition. Read on for details.

The week in Uni sports: A roundup of varsity action, Sept. 28-Oct. 3

By Chris Yoder
Published: Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 1:42pm
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Last week was a busy stretch for boys soccer, girls swimming, and girls volleyball. On the soccer field, the Illineks proved their recent tie with Champaign Central was no fluke, turning in three strong performances. The swim team kept progressing against top competition, while the volleyball team had a very successful week, ending with a repeat victory as Crusader Invitational champs.

The week in Uni sports: A roundup of varsity action, Sept. 21-26

By Chris Yoder
Published: Monday, September 28, 2009 - 2:37pm
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The highlight of the week came Thursday as boys soccer put a scare into Champaign Central, taking a 1-0 lead and holding on for a 1-1 tie. The cross country teams turned in fine showings at two meets. The swimming team chalked up a victory, while the volleyball team played tough against a Decatur Lutheran powerhouse.

The week in Uni sports: A roundup of varsity action, Sept. 15-19

By Chris Yoder
Published: Monday, September 21, 2009 - 5:49pm
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As the fall season approached its mid-point, both cross country teams won their home meet and put forward a strong showing at the Tuscola Invitational. Boys soccer stepped it up on defense in a scoreless tie against Danville Schlarman, volleyball continued its conference success, and girls swimming made strides against top competition. Check inside for a summary of Uni's week in sports.

Girls swimming preview '09: Anemones united for another great season

By Nikita Dutta
Published: Friday, September 4, 2009 - 5:26pm
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The Uni girls swim team is back, following last year's very successful season. Despite losing four talented swimmers, including state-qualifying senior Lisa Boyce, the Anemones add several underclassmen to most of last year's team. Striving to "work hard, have fun, and aim high," what looks to be an intriguing season begins Saturday at Stanford Olympia.

Girls Swimming at IHSA State Finals (prelims)

By Gargoyle Staff
Published: Monday, August 24, 2009 - 6:56pm
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Date:
11/20/2009
Participation:
Varsity
Opponent:
Multiple schools
Status:
Final
Location:
Winnetka (New Trier H.S.)

Complete Results From 500-Yard Freestyle State Prelims (source: IHSA.org)

1 Q-Rebecca Stoughton (Jr.), Peoria (Notre Dame) 4:48.18
2 Q-Emma Smith (So.), St. Charles (East) 4:57.33
3 Q-Courtney Pope (Sr.), Lockport (Twp.) 4:58.16
4 Q-Emily Launer (So.), Aurora (Rosary) 4:58.32

Girls Swimming at IHSA Sectionals

By Gargoyle Staff
Published: Monday, August 24, 2009 - 6:53pm
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Date:
11/14/2009
Participation:
Varsity
Opponent:
Multiple schools
Status:
Final
Location:
Unit 4 Pool (Champaign Centennial H.S.)

IHSA CHAMPAIGN SECTIONAL RESULTS

Team Scores

1. Champaign Central 280 pts
2. Danville 254
3. Champaign Centennial 214
4. Urbana 153
5. UNI HIGH 131
6. Clinton 66 *
7. Decatur MacArthur 64
8. Petersburg 51
9. Lincoln 57
10. Mahomet-Seymour 39 *
11. Sullivan 19 *
12. Stanford Olympia 16
13. Decatur St. Teresa 12 *
14. Rantoul 2 *

Girls Swimming at Normal U-High Invite

By Gargoyle Staff
Published: Monday, August 24, 2009 - 6:51pm
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Date:
11/07/2009
Participation:
Varsity
Participation:
Junior Varsity
Opponent:
Multiple schools
Status:
Final
Location:
Horton Pool, Illinois State University

Full Uni results:

200 Yard Medley Relay (Junior Varsity)

  • Maritza Mestre, Diana Liu, Victoria Wong, Petra Rantanen: 2nd, 2:13.76
  • Grace Anastasio, Isuare Hostetter, Maia Gersten, Jenny Cooke: 11th, 2:56.20

200 Yard Medley Relay (Varsity)

  • Erika Belmont, Sian Best, Bissy Michael, Milee Nelson: 4th, 2:03.87

Girls Swimming at Twin City Meet

By Gargoyle Staff
Published: Monday, August 24, 2009 - 6:45pm
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Date:
10/20/2009
Participation:
Varsity
Participation:
Junior Varsity
Opponent:
Multiple schools
Location:
Urbana

Team Results
1. Champaign Central 445
2. Centennial 327
3. Urbana 319
4. UNI HIGH 242

All Uni Times
50 Free - 1st Milee Nelson (25.80), 6th Erika Belmont (27.59), 8th Victoria Wong (28.73),
100 Free - 1st Milee Nelson (56.43), 5th Bissy Michael (1:01.87)
200 Medley Relay - 3rd Uni High (2:04.01), 8th Uni High (2:31.26)

Girls Swimming vs. Eureka (W 100-80)

By Gargoyle Staff
Published: Monday, August 24, 2009 - 6:43pm
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Date:
10/17/2009
Participation:
Varsity
Participation:
Junior Varsity
Opponent:
Eureka
Location:
ARC (U of I campus)
Score:
100

All Uni Times
200 Medley Relay- 1st Erika Belmont, Sian Best, Bissy Michael, Anna Rubakhina (2:08.18), 3rd Maia Gersten, Isaure Hostetter, Diana Liu, Maritza Mestre (2:21.15)
200 Freestyle - 1st Milee Nelson (2:09.33), 2nd Amalia Dolan (2:22.38), 6th Sarah Yockey (2:33.23)
200 IM - 3rd Maritza Mestre (2:45.43), 5th Isaure Hostetter (2:55.34), 6th Maia Gersten (3:30.89)

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