Hargrave News
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Woodberry Forest
May 27, 2011
Hargrave took a beating at the hands of the defending state champions on Friday afternoon. Despite several excellent swims, the Tigers couldn't keep up with Woodberry's depth. Ryan Barrington won both the 200 Free (1:57.62) and 500 Free (5:21.67); Hank Lee took the 50 Free (23.50) and 100 Free (52.45); and Matt Sullins, with an outstanding last length, overcame a two body length deficit to tie for 1st in the 100 Butterfly (57.30 - 7th HMA All Time). In the diving competition, Will Andersen took 1st with a personal best 160.60. Mike Wheeler's 2nd place finish in the 100 Breaststroke was a personal best and places him 8th on HMA's All Time list.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Fishburne Military School/Heritage High School
May 27, 2011
HMA 70 - FMS 24; HMA 48 - HHS 46
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. North Cross School
May 27, 2011
Dispite some good swimming, Hargrave dropped it's first meet of the season to a very good North Cross squad. The Tigers managed only two wins in the meet. Hank Lee was first in the 50 free (23.15) and Matt Sullins took the 100 Butterfly (58.91). Mike Wheeler had two excellent swims, dropping eight seconds off of his previous best in the 200 IM (2:21.58), and setting a personal best in the 100 Breaststroke (1:09.51 - 8th HMA All Time). Hargrave will get another shot at North Cross on February 5th when the Tigers host the Virginia Independent Conference Championships.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. George Washington High School
May 27, 2011
Hargrave remained undefeated Monday evening, winning eight of eleven events against our local rival. Individual event winners were: Hank Lee (200 Free and 100 Fly), Thomas Sutton (200 IM), Alex Parr (500 Free), Ryan Barrington (100 Back), and Mike Wheeler (100 Breast). HMA won the 200 Medley Relay (Barrington, Parr, Matt Sullins, and James Stocking) and the 400 Free Relay (Sutton, Stocking, Will Holton, and Lee). Hargrave's last action before Christmas Break will be Tuesday, December 16 when the Tigers will host Fork Union, Stuart Hall, and Virginia Episcopal School.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Norfolk Invitational
May 27, 2011
Final Scores: Hargrave 506, Princess Anne High School 438, Norfolk Academy 406, Benedictine High School 391, Stonebridge High School 67. HMA swam well in this mini-invitational held at Norfolk Academy. Individual event winners were: Hank Lee (50 free - 23.16 and 100 Free - 51.32), Matt Sullins (100 Fly - 57.74 - 7th HMA All Time), and Mike Wheeler (100 Breast - 1:10.70 - 9th HMA All Time). Lee, Sullins, and Wheeler teamed up with Ryan Barrington to take the 400 Free Relay (3:44.12). Another notable swim was Sullins' 2nd in the 200 Free with a fast 1:57.42 - 8th HMA All Time. Hargrave will take on George Washington High School (Danville) Monday evening at 5:15 PM (new start time).
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. FUQUA High School
May 27, 2011
The Tigers won every event Tuesday evening. Double event winners were: Hank Lee (50 & 100 Free), Matt Sullins (100 Fly & 500 Free), Mike Wheeler (200 IM & 100 Breast). Single event winners were Thomas Sutton (200 Free) and James Stocking (100 Back). Hargrave will next face Patrick Henry High School (Roanoke) and Franklin County High School Tuesday, December 3rd at the Franklin County YMCA.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. VIC Swim Meet
March 26, 2011
We have completed the Varsity Season of Swimming by finishing third in Tuesday's Conference Meet. The Tigers fought hard and led the meet until the final 3 events where we slipped to third.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. North Cross School
March 26, 2011
The swim team had a great showing at today's meet against one of its tougher competitors. We were able to revenge our loss to North Cross earlier in the year by winning against them today 203 to 133!
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Virginia Episcopal School/Fishburne
March 26, 2011
The Hargrave Swim Team had a great home meet today. Many swimmers swam personal best times.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. North Cross School/James River HS
March 26, 2011
The swim team arrived back from their meet against North Cross and James River High school today at 8 PM.
Varsity Swimming/Diving vs. Fishburne Military School
March 26, 2011
hearty congratulations is in order for all of our Hargrave Swimmers who competed against Fishburne Military Academy today. We had great swims from all of our athletes. Out of the eleven events total, our swimmers won ten. We also won the overall meet by over 200 points.
Hargrave 200y Freestyle Relay Team Earns NISCA All-American Honors
August 23, 2007
During the 2007 Virginia State Independent Schools Swimming and Diving Championships held February 16-17, Hargrave Military Academy’s 200y Freestyle Relay team won their event and broke a 15 year old state record in the process. The relay’s time, 1:27.80, was also fast enough to be considered for the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association’s (NISCA) All ... Read more
Former Soviet Olympic Coach Arriving at Hargrave
May 30, 2007
Coach Larry Simonov, a former Olympic coach for the Soviet Union and current American citizen, has been hired by Hargrave Military Academy to head and further develop the Academy’s extensive aquatics programs. Hargrave currently operates a number of Cadet and community based programs at its 50m indoor Onishi-Davenport Aquatic Center. Coach Simonov is arriving to ... Read more
Eight Swimmers Selected for All-Conference
March 27, 2007
Hargrave’s varsity swimming and diving team had eight of its members selected for the VIC All-Conference team in a recent ceremony. Those members are: Drew Bennett Joseph Campbell James Eu Steven Gasparis Ted Hartenstein Ryan Inwood Rohan Johnson Patrick Martelli
Post 2007 VSIS Season Summary
February 21, 2007
This weekend was the last swim meet that will be hosted by Hargrave during this year’s High School and USA Short-course seasons. From Dec, 1 to Feb 17, Hargrave played host to 10 swim meets. Four of these were small dual meets between Hargrave and another school. The other six were major meets. The numbers ... Read more
32nd Annual VSIS Swimming And Diving Championship, February 17-18, 2006
February 15, 2006
State information and Real Time Results Page. CLICK HERE for Real Time States Results. HARGRAVE PARENT INFORMATION States will be held at the University of Virginia Aquatics and Fitness Center at the University of Virginia’s campus in Charlottesville, Virginia. Friday, February 17, 2006 Prelims Start: 9:15 AM Men’s Diving: 1:30 PM – Approximate Finals Start: ... Read more
A Unique Style of Leadership and Eduation
August 3, 2004
By William Wiebking “A Unique Style of Leadership and Eduation” first appeared in the September/October 2004 edition of Swimming World. It is reprinted here with permission of the author. William Wiebking is the head USA Swimming Age Group coach for Hargrave Aquatics and Assitant Varsity swimming coach at Hargrave. Prep Schools are consistent, thoroughbred performers ... Read more