Hargrave News
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Norfolk Academy
May 27, 2011
The Hargrave men remain undefeated in defeating last year’s fourth best team in the state. Hargrave won 100-70.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. George Washington HS/Franklin Co./Halifax
May 27, 2011
Last night the swim team improved its record to 8-0-1 with victories over Halifax, George Washington, and Franklin County High Schools. The men won every event over George Washington and Franklin County and every event except the 200 Free Relay over Halifax. The men were lead by Sophomore Patrick Martelli, Junior James Eu, and Freshman Jacob Dole all of which won two events. Jacob Dole won both the 50 free and 100 Free, Patrick Martelli won the 200 IM and 100 Fly and James Eu won both the 200 Free and 500 Free. All cadet winning events were Mike Wheeler and Graham Wooten. Mike wheeler won the 100 Breaststroke and Graham won the 100 Backstroke. The men swam very well last night and made Hargrave proud. The men are next in action against state power house Norfolk Academy on January 6th. The men will need to train hard and stay focused between now and than if they wish to stay undefeated.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Mercersburg Invitational
May 27, 2011
The Hargrave varsity men’s swimming team traveled to Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, on Saturday to race the top ten teams in a three state area. For the last ten years, Mercersburg has hosted a high school invitation meet bringing in teams from Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia. Mercersburg usually wins their invitational every year by more than 100 points. When one team decided not to attend this year, it opened the door for an invitation to Hargrave.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. St. Christopher/ Covenant/ Benedictine
May 27, 2011
Hargrave Men 138 -Covenant 39
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Fuqua School/Virginia Episcopal School
May 27, 2011
Hargrave Men 134 - Fuqua 23
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Jamestown Jr. College/Mercy Hurst Jr. College
May 27, 2011
Hargrave Men 150 - Jamestown 11
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Eastern Interscholastic Championships
May 27, 2011
The Hargrave men finished an exciting 22nd in the nation’s oldest swimming meet, the Eastern Prep School Championship. This year the meet completed the 109th running of this competition.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. VSIS Championship
May 27, 2011
The Hargrave men's swimming team performed very well this weekend at the VSIS State Championship. Top Eight performances were turned in by James Eu in the 500 Free, finishing 7th and moving up eight spots from the previous year. Last year he went 5:23 at Paul VI. This year James went 5:09 and finished 7th overall. He had Hargrave’s highest finish in the meet.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. VIC/BRC Championship
May 27, 2011
The Hargrave men's swimming team has not brought home the VIC title in many years. The meet did not start off very well for Hargrave. Our first relay was disqualified. Also, a member of the relay team was sick and not performing at his best during a second event.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Fishburne Military Academy
May 27, 2011
The Hargrave men wrapped up a successful 10-1 season today scoring a victory over Fishburn Military Academy. The score was 110-44.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Roanoke Catholic HS
May 27, 2011
After suffering its first loss of the year to Woodberry Forest, Hargrave bounced back today to defeat Roanoke Catholic 90-35. The men won all 11 events in the meet. They preformed well as they make their big push towards VIC Conference championship and then the VSIS State Championship.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Woodberry Forest School
May 27, 2011
The Hargrave Varsity Swimming team took on Woodberry Forest today at a swimming meet. In the ten year existence of the Hargrave varsity program, the team has never beaten Woodberry Forest, and in fact have never swam them to a close meet. Last year, Woodberry beat Hargrave by 60 points. This year the team looked to make a statement about where the program has come. However, the men came up short loosing to Woodberry 90-95.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Heritage HS
May 27, 2011
The Hargrave men swim team went to 8-0 recording a victory over Heritage High School on Thursday night. The team swam very well and won every event in the meet. First place victories were record by Josh Carden in the 50 free, 100 fly, 200 Free Relay, and 400 Free Relay. Brian Holifield record his first, first place finish of the year in the 200 Medley Relay. Also on that team were Jarred Wood, Andrew Phelps and James Eu. James also won the 200 IM and 500 free as well as being a part of the winning 400 free Relay. Jarred Woods was also a part of the winning 200 Free Relay. Andrew Phelps won his first individual event of the year wining the 100 Backstroke. Mike Wheeler and Jonathan Waltz also score first place victories for Hargrave on route to their 110-46 win over Heritage. The men face their biggest challenge of the year next as they prepare to face Woodberry Forest who beat the men last year 115-55
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Fork Union/VES
May 27, 2011
The Hargrave moved to 6-0 as it beat back rival Fork Union 112-56. The men came out of the gate fast by winning the opening relay and never looked back as the won an impressive 11 events in the 11-event contest. The men also scored many second and third place victories on their way to this dominating Fork Union. The men look to keep their record perfect as they face Virginia Episcopal in their meet before the Holiday break.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. George Washington HS
May 27, 2011
Hargrave Tigers notched its second victory of the year over George Washington, beating them 104-63. The swim team swam very well in a very impressive victory over George Washington. The team moves to a record of 5-0, as it prepares to take on military revival Fork Union and Virginia Episcopal on Tuesday Dec 14th.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Norfolk Academy/
May 27, 2011
Third meet of the year, against Norfolk Academy, was a tough fought meet that saw the Hargrave Tigers on top 100-82. Hargrave missed a lot of its depth despite winning all the swimming events, but had to hang on to some late second and third place finishes to win the meet against powerhouse Norfolk Academy.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. George Washington HS/Franklin Co. HS
May 27, 2011
Hargrave men's swimming team continued the season with a second impressive victory over AAA high school George Washington on Wednesday. Hargrave won 10 out of 11 events on the way to a 65-29 victory. First place finishes were recorded by Josh Carden, James Eu, Jon Waltz, Mike Wheeler, as well as first place fininish out of all relay teams. Other cadets scoring points for the Tigers included: Joseph Campbell, Jordan Koenig, Dustin Matthews, Andrew Phelps, David Rand, James Stacking, Brian Holifield, and Jarred Wood. Way to go Tigers, keep up the good work.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. FUQUA
May 27, 2011
The Hargrave Tiger Swim Team won its first meet of the year over Fuqua yesterday.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Virginia State Independent School Championships
May 27, 2011
Hargrave swam well in Newport News this weekend, finishing sixth in one of the most competitive state championships on record. Four swimmers earned All-State Honors. Hank Lee took two individual slots by finishing 3rd in the 50 Free and 2nd the 100 Free. Lee was joined by Ryan Barrington, Matt Sullins, and Mike Wheeler to finish 3rd in the 200 Free Relay. Lee's 50 Free (22.18) and 100 Free (49.35) are both 2nd on HMA's All-Time Top Ten List. Sullins finished 6th in the 200 Free (1:53.54) placing him 5th on our All-Time list and his 6th place 100 Fly time of 57.00 is 6th All-Time. Barrington's 500 Free (5:07.08 - 9th Place) is 3rd HMA All-Time and his 1:53.65 in the 200 Free (9th) is 6th All-Time. Will Andersen took 7th in the One Meter Diving and his 227.40 point total is 6th HMA All-Time. Rounding out the scoring for HMA: Sullins, Wheeler, Barrington, and Lee teamed up for a 4th place finish in the 400 Free Relay (3:27.23); Bryan Ellett was 10th in Diving (191.90); Harris Lambert was 12 in Diving (175.20); and Brett Bulthuis placed 14th in Diving (137.30). Hargrave will finish it's 2003-2004 campaign next week in Philadelphia, PA where we will compete in the Eastern Interscholastic Swimming & Diving Championships. Over 100 prep schools from around the nation will gather at LaSalle University in one of the greatest high school meets in the country.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. VIC/BRC Championship
May 27, 2011
North Cross 179; HMA 148; Fishburne 62; Roanoke Catholic 44; Covenant 14; Fuqua 1