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First team
50 free: Amy Lacosse, Northern senior
Runner-up at the SMAC (26.57, 0.33 back of first) and 3A-2A-1A South regional meets (26.39, less than a second back); at the 3A-2A-1A state meet, placed eighth in 26.56.
100 free: Lacosse
Third at SMAC (1:00.74), seventh at 3A-2A-1A South regional (1:02.55) and took 10th at the 3A-2A-1A state meet (1:01.06).
100 fly: Kara Klem, Northern junior
11th at SMAC (1:17.10), seventh at 3A-2A-1A South regional meet (1:14.46) and clocked a 1:13.65 to place 15th at the 3A-2A-1A state meet.
200 free relay: Northern (Amy Lacosse**, Jenny Ryon, Katie Gitlin, Kaitlin Gray)
Fifth at SMAC (1:56.15), sixth at 3A-2A-1A South regionals (1:57.61) and took 10th at 3A-2A-1A state meet (1:56.41).
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**The name of another team's swimmer was printed in the Recorder in error in Amy Lacosse's place. In addition, Kendall Longsworth swam as part of this relay at Regionals and States instead of Katie Gitlin.
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Boys' Coach of the year -- Erin Israel
Northern (second season)
Resume: Despite a roster of three seniors and 13 underclassmen, the Patriots finished perfect 12-0 to win the SMAC regular-season title; claimed title despite knee injury to George Pavelko (swam 100 back, 200 free, relays); average margin of victory was 65 points; defeated three teams by more than 100 points; 3-0 in meets decided by 10 points or less; finished third at SMAC meet and placed second at 3A-2A-1A South regional meet; took eighth place at 3A-2A-1A state meet despite missing key sprinter
High praise: ‘‘The boys record alone can speak volumes about her dedication to the sport, and the hard work that was put into making Northern a successful team this year.” - Calvert coach Bryan Dryer
‘‘Erin’s boys went undefeated during the regular season. It was only due to unfortunate events involving her swimmers that they didn’t fare so well in the championship meets.” – Morgan
‘‘Erin’s a hard worker and extremely dedicated coach. Her boys did a great job this season despite injuries at the end of the season.” – Patuxent coach Shannon Doleski
First team
50 free: Chris Cranford, Northern sophomore
Third at SMAC (23.73) and second at 3A-2A-1A South regionals (23.91)
100 free: Andrew Lacosse, Northern sophomore
Fourth at SMAC (54.01) and 3A-2A-1A South regionals (54.91); ninth at 3A-2A-1A state meet with 54.32
500 free: Isaac Williamsz, Northern sophomore
Fifth at conference meet (5:44.16) and third at 3A-2A-1A South regional meet (5:40.32); finished 3A-2A-1A state meet in 5:41.40, good for ninth
100 fly: Ben Williamsz, Northern junior
Runner-up at SMAC (1:00.20) and 3A-2A-1A South regional (1:00.99) meets; sixth at 3A-2A-1A state meet with 1:00.54
400 free relay: Northern (B. Williamsz, Lacosse, Cranford, Nick Lindner)
Third at SMAC meet with 3:44.39, including Cranford’s team-best split of 52.25 seconds; won 3A-2A-1A South regional crown in 3:37; with Eric Carr replacing Cranford at the 3A-2A-1A state meet, foursome finished fifth (3:42.70)
Honorable mentions
200 free relay: Northern (B. Williamsz, I. Williamsz, Lacosse, Cranford)
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