NCS 2023

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This weekend was North Coast Sectionals in Concord, CA, a big qualifying meet for state where college recruiters are watching.  It was rainy and cold.  There was a big upset about paralympic athletes' points being scored differently than regular athletes.  Last year, para athletes were awarded full points: 20 for 1st, 17 for 2nd, and so on.  This year, a first place win by a para athlete won two points and 2-6 places won one point. 

Tylers times were

50 free, 26.89, 1st
100 free,  1:06.19, 1st.  

He was happy about that.  


Scott didn't do as well as he'd hoped, even compared to prelims.  His times were 

50 free, 21.24, 7th
100 free, 46.25, 4th
200 free relay, 21:13 split, 1:23.84 final, 1st.  
200 medley relay, back, 23.92 split, 1:33.8 final, 3rd.  

After his 50 free he looked up at the scoreboard.  He was upset.  My heart hurt for him.  







200 free relay: Andrew Hallet, Jacob Mohrland, Mason Wendler, Scott McMillan

Tyler, Kyle (50 free, 21:12, 6th), Scott, Zach (50 free 20.59, 2nd), Heidi, Mrs. Cannon, Grace


Tyler, Sofia, Heidi, Scott, Fran


 Overall Northgate did okay, beating their big rival, de la Salle, until diving points were added.  Then de la Salle won by 13.  If paralympic points had been scored the same as last year then Northgate would have won by 7.  Oh well.  Hopefully next weekend's state meet goes better.  Bye.  

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