By By ERIKA PICKLES / Niles Daily Star
NILES – The awards keep adding up for the Niles-Buchanan YMCA Gators swim team.
Ten swimmers placed recently at the state meet, showing that hard work and dedication do pay off.
"All of these swimmers did a great job at state and everyone worked very hard," head coach Jacque Clark said.
Of the 10 swimmers, Ty Alexander and Parker Saladin both medaled in their events, making them the first two boys to medal since Clark has been head coach of the swim team.
"I'm very proud of both of them," Clark added.
Placing for the swim team was Spencer Fuller, who finished 11th in the 50 breaststroke.
James Norris was 10th in the 50 breaststroke and Saladin was fifth in the 50 fly and 10th in the 100 freestyle. Trayton Saladin finished 10th in the 50 backstroke.
The 9-10 year-old boys relay team of Parker and Trayton Saladin, Fuller and Norris placed seventh in the medley relay and eighth in the free relay.
Charlotte Bizoe was 11th in the 100 free and 12th in the 200 free.
Amanda Harlow placed 10th in the 100 free and Alexander was 11th in the 50 free.
Matt Bizoe finished sixth in the 100 fly and in the 100 backstroke.
Ian Dippo was ninth in the 100 backstroke and Daniel Evans finished 11th in the 50 fly.
The swim team will be holding a fundraising Easter pie sale. All monies raised will go toward a timing system for the swim team. For more information, call Stephanie Alexander at (269) 695-6754.