Short Course 2009 Picture Galleries

• USA Sectional Championships, Mar 26-29, 2009 - IUPUI (IN)
• Ohio Junior Olympics Championships, Mar 13-15, 2009 - Bowling Green (OH)
• Ohio Junior Olympic Party, Mar 7, 2009 - Benham's Grove Centerville (OH)
• 8-Under Mini Champs, Feb 28-Mar 1, 2009 - Worthington (OH)
• Ohio High School State Tournament, Feb 20-21, 2009 - Canton (OH)
• Ohio Regional Champs (Dayton Commission), Feb 20-21, 2009 - Kettering (OH)
• Marlins TYR Invite, Feb 2-4, 2009 - Cincinnati (OH)
• SOS Puppy Mania Meet, Jan 24-26, 2009 - Fremont (OH)
• KCST Medals Trails, Jan 23-25, 2009 - Kettering (OH)
• Dayton Raiders Winter Invite, Jan 9-11, 2009 - Trotwood (OH)
• Dayton Raiders Paul Jarnagin Meet, Oct 24-26, 2008 - Trotwood (OH)
• WTRC Fall Invite, Oct 10-12, 2008 - Centerville (OH)
• Team Pictures, October 2008 - WSU
• WTRC New Swimmer Meet, Sep 28, 2008 - Centerville (OH)
• Dixon Wellness Center Pool Makeover, Sep 5, 2008 - Dayton (OH)

Long Course 2008 Picture Galleries

• Ohio Open Water Championships, May 25, 2008 - East Fork Lake (OH)
• Swim-A-Thon prize winners, May 24, 2008 - Five Seasons Pool Dayton (OH)
• Fishers "Fast 500" Meet, May 16-18, 2008 - Fishers (IN)
• Head Coach Kevin's Surprise Birthday Party, May 14, 2008 - Marion's Pizza
• Spring Clinic, Apr 30-May 11, 2008 - Wright State Univ. Dayton (OH)
• Swim-A-Thon, Sat Apr 26, 2008 - Wright State University, Dayton (OH)
• Team Banquet, Sat Apr 19, 2008 - Beavercreek (OH) Church of Nazarene
• Rowdy Gaines Clinic, Sat Apr 19, 2008 - Wright State Univ. Dayton (OH)

Short Course 2008 Picture Galleries

• Ohio "Masters" Championships, Apr 4-6, 2008 at OSU - Columbus (OH)
• USA Grand Prix, Apr 4-6, 2008 at OSU - Columbus (OH)
• Junior Olympic Championships, Mar 14-16, 2008 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Junior Olympic "State" Party, Sat Mar 9, 2008 - Centerville (OH)
• Dayton Raiders Winter Invite, Feb 29 - Mar2, 2008, Dayton (OH)
• Ohio 14 & Under Regional Championships -  15-17, 2008, Kettering (OH)
• Marlins TYR Invite, Feb 1-3, 2008 - Cincinnati (OH)
• WSU-DR Age Group Impromptu Practice, Jan 21, 2008 - Dayton (OH)
• KCST Bischoff Medals Meet, Jan 18-20, 2008 - Kettering (OH)
• Raider Post-Holiday Party, Jan 12, 2008 - Dayton (OH)
• Marlins Holiday Wrap-Up Meet, Jan 4-6, 2008 - Cincinnati (OH)
• T3000 Silver Group, Dec 31, 2007 - Boys & Girls Club Pool Dayton (OH)
• T3000 Bronze Group, Dec 22, 2007 - Boys & Girls Club Pool Dayton (OH)
• MAKOS Holiday Classic, Dec 7-9, 2007 - Oxford (OH)
• KCST John Lunsford Meet, Nov 9-11, 2007 - Kettering (OH)
• Mini-White-Red Halloween Party at WSU, Oct 29, 2007 - Dayton (OH)
• DR Jarnagin Meet, Oct 26-28, 2007 - Dayton (OH)
• 2007-08 Team Pictures, October 2007 - Dayton (OH)
• WTRC Fall Invite, Oct 13-15, 2007 - Centerville (OH)
• WTRC New Swimmer Meet, Sep 30, 2007 - Centerville (OH)
• Fall Tree Sale at Strausburg Farms, Sep 23, 2007 - Beavercreek (OH)
• First Age Group Practice, Sep 10, 2007 (Mini, White, Red) - Wright State, Dayton (OH)

Long Course 2007 Picture Galleries

• Ohio ZONE Team pictures, Aug 3-6, 2007 - Cleveland (OH)
• Ohio Junior Olympics, July 19-22, 2007 - Oxford (OH)
• Junior Olympic Championship Party, Sat July 14, 2007 - Yellowsprings (OH)
• Bring-A-Buddy Day, Sat June 30, 2007 - Fairborn (OH)
• Ohio Open Water Championships, Wed June 27, 2007 - Batavia (OH)
• DR MASTERS Team Pictures from 2006-2007 - Dayton (OH)
• Clippers 8th Annual David Webb Invite, June 22-24, 2007 - Erlanger (KY)
• Summer League Dual: Idle Hour (Bcreek)/Miamisburg, June 21, 2007 - B'Creek (OH)
• Memorial Day weekend practices, May 26-28, 2007, Dayton (OH)
• Fishers FAST Invite, May 18-20, 2007 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Cincinnati Marlins IMX, May 11-13, 2007 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Spring Clinic, May 2-13, 2007 - Wright State University Dayton (OH)
• Swim-A-Thon, April 28, 2007 - Wright State University Dayton (OH)

Short Course 2007 Picture Galleries

• Ohio Junior Olympics, Mar 9-11, 2007 - Bowling Green (OH)
• Age Group Visualization Exercise, Mary 3, 2007 - BGE Pool Gymnasium
• Age Group Junior Olympic Party, Mar 3, 2007 - Greene Country Club
• Ohio 14-Un Regional Champs, Feb 23-25, 2007 - Kettering (OH)
• Dayton Raiders Winter Invite, Feb 9-11, 2007 - Trotwood (OH)
• Marlins TYR Sport, Feb 2-4, 2007 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Party after Practice, Sun Jan 27, 2007 - BGE Pool Dayton (OH)
• Marlins Holiday Wrap-Up Meet, Jan 5-7, 2007 - Cincinnati (OH)
• QUAD All-Star Meet, Jan 6-7, 2007 - Indianapolis (IN)
• Bronze Group T3000, Dec 30, 2006 - BGE Pool
• Age Group Lasertag, Dec 19, 2006 - Centerville (OH)
• MAKOS Holiday Classic, Dec 9-11, 2006 - Oxford (OH)
• WTRC Winter Invite, Dec 2-3, 2006 - Centerville (OH)
• KCST Lunsford Memorial, Nov 10-12, 2006 - Kettering (OH)
• Dayton Raiders Paul Jarnagin Meet, Oct 27-29, 2006 - Dayton (OH)
• WTRC Fall Invitational, Oct 13-15, 2006 - Centerville (OH)
• Senior Group Carwash, Sep 24, 2006 - Beavercreek Church of Nazarene
• WTRC "New Swimmer" Meet, Sun Oct 1, 2006 - Centerville (OH)

Long Course 2006 Picture Galleries

• Age Group State Champs, July 20-23, 2006 - Oxford (OH)
• Last Mini-White-Red practice, July 18, 2006 - BGE Pool
• Age Group State Party, July 16, 2006 - Yellowsprings (OH)
• OSU Mike Peppe/John Bruce Invitational, July 7-9, 2006 - Columbus (OH)
• Ohio Open Water Championships, June 28, 2006 - Batavia (OH)
• CAC Summer Classic, June 9-11, 2006 - Oxford (OH)
• Mason Early Bird Meet, June 2, 2006 - Mason, Ohio
• Practice at Five Seasons Club, June 2, 2006 - Dayton, Ohio
• Cincinnati Marlins IMX Challenge, May 12-14, 2006 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Spring Stroke Clinic, May 3-14, 2006 - Wright State University (OH)
• Team Banquet, Sat April 29, 2006 - Church of Nazarene Beavercreek (OH)
• Raider Swim-A-Thon Fundraiser, Sat April 22, 2006 - Dayton (OH)

Short Course 2005-2006 Picture Galleries

• Age Group State Champs, Mar 10-12, 2006 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Barbara Kay Mini Meet, Mar 4-5, 2006 - Worthington (OH)
• Age Group State Party, Sat Mar 4, 2006 - Giovani's in Fairborn (OH)
• Ohio Dayton Regional Championships, Feb 24-26, 2006 - Kettering (OH)
• Regional/Mini Champs Party, Feb 19, 2004 - Wright State University
• Marlins TYR Sport Invite, Feb 3-5, 2006 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Raider "Swim Your Own Age" Winter Invite, Jan 27-29, 2006 - Dayton (OH)
• CM Holiday Wrap-Up Meet, Jan 6-7-8, 2006 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Bowling Dec 23, 2005 - Beavercreek (OH)
• Bronze T3000, Dec 16-17, 2005 - Dayton (OH)
• MAKOS Holiday Classic, Dec 9-11, 2005 - Oxford (OH)
• WTRC Winter Invite, Dec 3-4, 2005 - Oxford (OH)
• KCST John Lunsford Memorial Swim Meet, Nov 11-13, 2005 - Kettering (OH)
• Raider Paul Jarnagin Swim Meet - Nov 5-6, 2005 - Wright State University  (OH)
• Raider Intrasquad Challenge - Oct 29, 2005 - Trotwood-Madison HS (OH)
• TEAM PICTURES - all groups, Oct 17-29, 2005 - Dayton (OH)
• WTRC Fall Invite, Oct 14-16, 2005 - Centerville (OH)
• WTRC "New Swimmer" Meet, Oct 2, 2005 - Centerville (OH)
• Field Trip Practice, Oct 1, 2005 -  new Trotwood (OH) Pool, Oct 1, 2005
• WSU practice, Sep 23, 2005
• Pannell Swim Shop, Sep 21, 2005 - Dayton Boys & Girls Club
• First Five Seasons Practice, Sep 20, 2005 - Dayton (OH)

Long Course 2005 Picture Galleries

• Central Zone Championships, Aug 12-15, 2005 - Ann Arbor (MI)
• Ohio Age Group State Championships, Aug 4-7, 2005 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Long Course Practice, Tue Aug 9, 2005 - Fairborn Pool
• Age Group State Social, Sat July 30, 2005 - Fairborn Pool
• Ohio 14 & Under "A" Championships, July 22-24, 2005 - Erlanger (KY)
• Marlins "Last Chance" Qualifier, July 19, 2005 - Cincinnati (OH)
• SOSL Summer League Championships, July 9, 2005 - Miamisburg (OH)
• Ohio Open Water Championships, July 6, 2005 - Batavia (OH)
• Clippers David Webb Invite, June 24-26, 2005 - Erlanger (KY)
• Swim-A-Thon Recognition awards at Practice, June18, 2005 - Greene County Pool
• CAC Summer Classic, June 10-12, 2005 - Oxford (OH)
• Summer Swim Meet (Miamisburg vs Idle Hour), June 8, 2005 - Beavercreek (OH)
• First 50-meter pool practice, May 28, 2005 - Greene County Pool
• Olympic Stroke Clinic, May 22, 2005 - Keating Natatorium Cincinnati (OH)
• Marlins Pentathlon Meet, May 13-15, 2005 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Spring Stroke Clinic, May 6-15, 2005 - Wright State University, Dayton (OH)
• Annual Swim-A-Thon, Sat April 30, 2005 - Dayton (OH)

Short Course 2005 Picture Galleries

• Annual Banquet, April 23, 2005 - Beavercreek (OH) Church of Nazarene
• Ohio Age Group Championships, Mar 11-13, 2005 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Age Group Championship Party at CiCi's Pizza - Dayton (OH)
• Age Group Regional Champs, Feb 25-27, 2005 - Kettering (OH)
• Family Fun Day, Miami University, Feb 21, 2005 - Oxford (OH)
• High School Girls Div I Sectionals, Feb 11-12, 2005 - Centerville (OH)
• Cincinnati Marlins "TYR" Sport, Feb 4-6, 2005 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Dayton Raiders Winter Invite, Jan 21-23, 2005 - Wright State, Dayton (OH)
• Age Group Practices, Jan 17, 2005 - Wright State, Dayton (OH)
• UASC "Triple Crown", Jan 8-9, 2005 Columbus (OH)
• Senior Training Trip, Dec 26-31 IU Bloomington (IN)
• Gold practice, Dec 24, 2004 - WSU Dayton (OH)
• MAKO Holiday Classic, Dec 10-12, 2004 - Oxford (OH)
• GTAC Turkey Meet, Nov 26-28, 2004 - Toledo (OH)
• DR Paul Jarnagin Invite, Nov 19-21, 2004 - WSU Dayton (OH)
• KCST John Lunsford Memorial, Nov 12-14, 2004 - Kettering (OH)
• GCSTO "B" Meet. Nov 7, 2004 - Columbus (OH)
• PAC "Get Your Distance", Nov 7, 2004 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Halloween Party, Sat Oct 30, 2004 - Dayton Boys & Girls Club (OH)
• Bonnybrook Farm Halloween Party, Fri Oct 29, 2004 - Centerville (OH)
• WTRC Fall Invite, Oct 15-17, 2004 - Centerville (OH)
• WTRC "New Swimmer" Meet, Sun Oct 3, 2004 - Centerville (OH)

Long Course 2004 Picture Galleries

• Central Zones Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon, Aug 6-9, 2004, Oxford (OH)
• Post "AA" Age Group State Celebration, July 31, 2004 - Marion's Beavercreek (OH)
• Ohio "AA" Age Group State Championships, July 22-25, 2004 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Ohio "AA" State Party, July 17, 2004 - "Chick Lodge" Yellowsprings (OH)
• JK talks to the younger swimmers about Finals at US Trials, July 17, 2004
• Ohio "A/B" Championships, July 9-11, 2004 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Championship Breakfast, Sat July3, 2004 - Dayton (OH)
• Clippers David Webb Invite, June 25-27, 2004 - Erlanger (KY)
• Marlins TYR Sport, June 17, 2004 - Cincinnati (OH)
• CAC Summer Classic, June 11-13, 2004 - Oxford (OH)
• Practice at Greene County Fairborn Pool, Thu June 10, 2004 - Dayton (OH)
• Practice at Greene County Fairborn Pool, Sat May 29, 2004 - Dayton (OH)
• "Cruising Into Summer Meet, May 21-23, 2004 - Ypsilanti (MI)
• Practice at Greene County Fairborn Pool, Sat May 22, 2004 - Dayton (OH)
• Spring Stroke Clinic, May 7-16, 2004 - Dayton (OH)

Short Course 2003-2004 Picture Galleries

• Age Group State Championships, Mar 12-14, 2004 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Age Group Pasta Party at Franco's, Sat Mar 6, 2004 - Dayton (OH)
• Marlins "Last Chance" Qualifier, Tue Mar 2, 2004 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Ohio Regional Championships, Feb 27-29, 2004 - Kettering (OH)
• Mary Lou Mini Champs, Feb 14, 2004 - Erlanger (KY)
• Marlins "TYR Sport" Invite, Feb 6-7-8, 2004 - Cincinnati (OH)
• Field Trip Practice, Sat Jan 31, 2004 - JCC Pool
• KCST Cobra Medals Trial, Jan 23-25, 2004 - Kettering (OH)
• Dayton Raiders Pentathlon, Jan 11, 2004 - Dayton (OH)
• Marlins Holiday Wrap-Up, Jan 2-4, 2004 - Cincinnati (OH)
• MAKOS Holiday Classic, Dec 12-14, 2003 - Oxford (OH)
• MAST Chili Invite, Nov 14-16, 2003 - Milford (OH)
• KCST Lunsford Memorial, Nov 14-16, 2003 - Kettering (OH)
• Swim-a-Thon, Sat Nov 8, 2003 - Dayton Boys & Girls Club (OH)
• Dayton Raiders Paul Jarnagin Memorial - Oct 31-Nov 2 Dayton (OH)
• Halloween Party, Wed Oct 29, 2003 - Boys & Girls Club Dayton (OH)
• WTRC "Fall Invite", Oct 17-19, 2003 - Centerville (OH)
• WTRC "New Swimmer" Meet, Sun. Oct 5, 2003 - Centerville (OH)

Ohio Age Group State Champs, July 31 - Aug 3, 2003 Oxford (OH)

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Ohio A/B Champs, July 18-20, 2003, Cincinnati (OH)

• Erich Snyder (12) backstroke start (taken by professional photographer "PicturesByAndy")
• Erich Snyder (12) swimming the 100 Back (taken by professional photographer)
• Hayden McLean swimming the 100 Back (taken by professional photographer)
• Phillip Wagner (12) swimming the 100 Back (taken by professional photographer)
• Brandon Alt (10) start (taken by professional photographer)
• Alison Gockel (11) drops 2 seconds in the 50 Free (:36.77) at the meet
• Andrea Mowry (10) wins the 10-under 200 Free at B's (3:05.89)
• Austin Presar (13) and Dylan McLean (12) during warmups
• Bobby Garber (10) finishes his race
• Brandon Alt (10) wins the 50 Breast at A's (:45.34) and earns an Ohio AA
• Bryan Burckle (12) en route to his career best 50 Breast (:47.76 - Ohio "A" time)
• Bryan Burckle (12) completes his 400 Free
• Devon Bader wins the 400 Free at A's (4:55.98)
• Dylan McLean (12) and Bryan Burckle (12) hanging out
• Elizabeth Brunsman (12) time trials the 100 breast and gets her first ever Ohio AA (:41.89)
• Erika Mowry (8) and Morgan Massie (6) check out the new plans for St. Xavier High School
• Erika Mowry (8) "we're number 1"
• Jake Boyd (10) swims to a career best in the 50 Free (:42.48)
• Jess Wagner (13) at finals just before her 400IM
• Jess Wagner (13) during warmups
• Jie Chen (10) earns her first Ohio AA in the 50 Breast (:48.15)
• Katie Boyd (12) drops two seconds in the 50 back (:41.50)
• Kirstin Mowry (13) stretches before her 200 Free
• Kristen Deutsch (12) and Madi Rudebusch (11) earn Ohio AA's in the 400 Free on Friday night
• Laura Holty (9) wins her heat in the 50 Breast
• Lauren Stovall (14), Devon Bader (13), and Nicole Gunasekera (13) swim best times at finals in the 200 Free
• Madi Rudebusch (11) selects songs for the march-out after winning the prelims of the 400 Free
• Makenzie Weldon (12) earns all best times and five Ohio A times
• Nichole Fiore (9) finishes her 50 Breast
• Nikki Knoblach (11) drops over 5 seconds in the 100 Breast (1:48.94)
• Owen Sanders (11) races his breast event
• Patrice Roberts (13) earns an Ohio A time in the 200 Free (2:27.38) and wins the event
• Sean Shannon (13) might look tired, but he wasn't during his 5 second drop in the 200 IM
• Taylor Massie (11) swims a career best 1:42.40 in the 100 Breast

Ohio MINI CHAMPS, July 12, 2003, Worthington (OH)

• Colin Kanzari (9) excited about dropping 19 seconds in his 200 IM
• Morgan Massie(6) ready to go
• Laura Holty (9), Morgan Massie (6), and Nicholle Fiore (9) recruit a new swimmer
• Coach Sonya and Nicholle Fiore (9) discuss race strategy

Silver/Bronze Field Trip Practice to Lima/Wapakaneta (OH), July 5, 2003

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"Inventing Flight" Opening Ceremonies - Raider Booth - July 3, 2003, Dayton (OH)

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Northern KY Clippers David Webb Invite, June 27-29, 2003, Erlanger (KY)

• Aaron Presar (9) and Jake "the Snake" Boyd ready for their first long course meet
• Alyssa Frederick (9) waiting for the next warmup set
• Andy Bergren (17) showing off his jewelry
• Austin Gregory (10) meditating before his race
• Austin Presar (13) during warmups
• What's this swimmer doing in the stands?
• Beth Castilano (13) during warmups
• Bobby Garber (10), Brandon Alt (10), and Austin Gregory (10) during warmups
• Brad Chambers (13) during warmups
• Emily Bruneman (16) from the Clipeprs says hello to former Raider Kristin Cihoski (16)
• Clarissa Wentworth (18) OPEN women's High Point winner
• Danielle Hixenbaugh (12) and Erin Fawley (13) in warmups
• Danielle Hixenbaugh (12) and Taylor Garber (11) in warmups
• Devon Bader (13) during warmups
• Devon Bader (13), Katie Koehler (15), and Kylie Weldon (16) in the team area
• Dylan McLean (12) poses on the block
• Erik Dingledine (18) during warmups
• Mark Febus (15) and Amy Bair (16) in the team area
• Check out the Chinese Food Buffet in the hospitality room!
• Jason Piercey (18) during warmups
• Jessica Fuller (18) during warmups
• Jonathan Martinez (11) showing off his muscles
• Kerry Whitson (18) during warmups
• Head Coach Kevin and the meet official take care of Kerry Whitson's hand injury
• Kevin at the coaches table with JK and Jason Piercey
• Kylie Weldon (16) and Alyssa Schriner (16) during warmups
• Lauren Stovall (14) during warmups
• Matt Norris (12) with a nice doo
• Megan Landry (13) during warmups
• Nicole Knoblach (11) and Jiechen (10) ready for the next set!
• Nikki Martinez (15) during warmups
• Patrice Roberts (13) just before warmups
• Sara Castilano (13) during warmups
• Sara Andrews (12) during warmups
• Check out the skyline over the river
• Taylor Frederick (14) during warmups
• Ty Perkins (13) during warmups
• Zach Freed (17) during warmups

Practice at Fairborn 50-meter pool, June 21, 2003 Fairborn (OH)

• Look at these crazy faces!
• Clarissa Wentworth (18) stops for a quick drink
• Clarissa Wentworth (18) takes a moment to smile at the camera
• Aaron Presar (9) waiting for the next set to begin
• Alison Goekel (11) kicking
• Jie Chen (10) kicking
• David Zhou (11) during practice
• Emily Simpson (14) swimming backstroke
• Andrea Mowry (10), Bryan Burckle (11), and Taylor Massie (11) having fun
• Nicole Fiore (9) and Erika Chick (9) in the water
• Jacob Conley (9) ready to begin practice
• Emma Presar (7) showing her swim spirit
• Jake "The Snake" Boyd (9) showing who's number 1
• Katie Altynova (16) during mid set
• Katie Boyd (12) and Taylor Massie (11) smiling
• Katie Koehler (15) trying to find a clear lane
• Makenzie Weldon (12) stretching with the chords
• Nicole Knoblach (11) soliciting sponsorship
• Will Elcook (17) showing off his tattoo
• Will Elcook (17), Brittany Horvath (16), Kristin Cihoski (16), and Britany Byrd (17) having fun
• Owen Sanders (11) doing his Hulk impersonation
• Coach Sonya ready to start White practice
• Coach Sonya coaching the White group

Cincinnati Marlins TYR Invite, June 19, 2003 (Thursday events) Cincinnati (OH)

• Alyssa Schriner (16) excited about swimming her first long course mile
• Bryan Burckle (11) drops 5 seconds in less than a week since his last 400 Free
• Chelsea Perkins (17) ready to swim her 1500
• Danielle Hixenbaugh (12) flexes for her 400 Free
• Danielle Hixenbaugh (12) right after her first 1500 Free
• Hannah Fluke (13) after her first 1500 Free
• John Koehler (16) swimming his heat in the 1500 Free
• John Koehler (16) after his heat....ask him about his collision :)
• Madison Reudebusch (11) ready for her first 1500 Free
• Madi, Taylor, Hannah very nervous before their first ever 1500 Free
• Makenzie Weldon (12) gets ready for her 400
• Naomi Knoblach (13) just before her 1500 Free
• Naomi Knoblach (13) and Danielle Hixenbaugh (12) swimming the 1500
• Sarah Andrews (12) ready for her 400 Free
• Taylor Garber (11) after her first 1500 Free

Sugarcreek Summer Invite, May 30-June 1 2003, Crawfordsville (IN)

• Pool shot from shallow end
• Pool shot from the bleachers
• Alyssa Frederick (9) feeling a little nervous before her first race
• Alyssa Frederick (9) is the first Raider to swim a long course race this summer!
• Brandon Alt (10) and Bobby Garber (10) cooling down in the warmdown pool
• Jess Wagner (13) warming up
• Jess Wagner (13) practices her backstroke start
• Amy Bair (15) ends the meet with a career best in the 200 Free (2:28.31)
• Nicole Knoblach (11) swims her first ever 400-meter Free on Friday night
• Beth Castilano (13), Sara Castilano (13), Taylor Frederick (14), Brad Chambers (13), Tyler Hinson (13), and Austin Presar (13) looking cool
• Brad Chambers (13) cooling down after his 400-meter Free
• Brad Chambers (13) (front) and Nick Alt (13) (rear) look at the clock and see their best times in the 400-meter free on Friday night (4:41.00 and 4:40.99)
• Danielle Hixenbaugh (12) shows off the muscles she used in swimming her first ever 400-meter Free (5:29.48) and 200-meter IM (2:52.44).
• Kristen Deutsch (12) checks out the pool layout
• Kristen Deutsch (12) gets ready for her 100 back
• Taylor Garber (11), Sarah Andrews (11), Makenzie Weldon (11), Hanna Fluke (13), Kristen Deutsch (12) show off their Raider tattoos
• Hannah Fluke (13) wins her heat in the 200 IM on Friday (2:57.59)
• Nikki Martinez (15) on the blocks
• Makenzie Weldon (11), Sarah Andrews (11), and Taylor Garber (11)
• Naomi Knoblach (14) drops 11 seconds in the 200 Back (2:50.79)
• Nick Alt (13) ready to start his race on Sunday
• Nick Kroll (11), Ty Perkins (12), and Jon Martinez (11) swim very impressive 400's on Friday

First Long Course Practice Weekend, May 23-26, 2003 Greene County Pool, Fairborn (OH)

• Pool shot of the 50-meter Greene County Pool
• Pool shot (from diving well)
• Gold/Silver practice shot 1
• Gold/Silver practice shot 2
• Gold/Silver swimming shot 1
• Aaron Buchanan (12) tired after previous night's birthday party
• Amanda Freed (15) stretches between sets
• Brad Chambers (13) swimming
• Brittany Byrd (17) read for the next set
• Chris Douville (13) swimming with the big boys
• Bronze/Blue ready to begin practice after the senior swimmers finish
• Coach Katie ready to coach!
• Emily Simpson (13) between sendoffs
• Kaitlin Roach (17) about to go
• John Koehler (17) graphic
• Megan Landry (13), Beth Castilano (13), and Devon Bader (13) between sets
• Patrice Roberts (13) and Naomi Knoblach (13) between sets
• Andy Bergren (17) smiles
• John Grubb (19) returns from Miami U.
• Blue group swims free set
• Blue group sendoff
• from nearest: Jonathan Martinez (11), Jie Chen (10), and Kirstin Mowry (13) during free set
• Brittany Horvath (16)
• Bronze Blue begin practice
• Clarissa Wentworth (17), Kaitlin Roach (17), Zachary Freed (17), Andy Bergren (17), John Grubb (19), Chelsea Perkins (17), David Hughes (20), Jason Piercey (18)
• Erin Mullins (14) has fun with her fins
• this looks like a Gold group walkout!
• Hannah Fluke (13) and Makenzie Weldon (12) during mid set
• Jessica Fuller (16) and Alissa Schriner (16)
• Kerry Whitson (18) and Michele Burckle (18)
• Nicole Gunasekera (13)
• Beth Castilano (13) completes practice
• Taylor Garber (11) and Erin Fawley (13) telling secrets
• from front:  Ty Perkins (12), Aaron Buchanan (12), Austin Presar (13), Nick Kroll (11), Sean Shannon (13), and Matt Norris (12) hangin' on the lane line

In the News - Erin Daly (8) -  May 19, 2003, Dayton Daily News

• Erin scales the wall at the Dayton Children's Festival

Bronze Inner tube Races, May 18, 2003, Wright State University, Dayton (OH)

• Austin Presar (13) thrashes through the water
• Jimmy Sun's (12) freestyle looks quite nice with a tube!
• Nick Kroll (11) cruising his leg of the race
• Looks like lane 2 is winning
• How many ladies can we fit in this tube?
• Middle of the race
• Sara Castilano (13) comes in for the finish
• Taylor Garber (11) has the technique down
• This is a tight race

Annual Team Banquet, Sat. May 3, 2003, Beavercreek (OH) Church of Nazarene

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Dayton Dragons "Coaches Night", April 29, 2003, Fifth Third Field, Dayton (OH)

• This game appeared to be a sellout!
• It went down to the ninth inning, and the Dragons win a thriller 2-1
• Pat Montanero knows how to prepare chicken!
• Coach Carl prepares the brats
• Coach Geri and Coach Kevin prepare the Polish Sausages...mmm!
• Coach Heather points to the empty stands before the gates open
• Our very first customer of the evening!
• John Stovall prepares pretzel & cheese
• John Stovall and Deb Montanaro working their tails off this spring!
• Natalie Sanders (13) and Mom Kathy order up some drinks
• Coach Sonya and Coach Ryan work the registers
• Steve Topper drops by to check on us, he needs to be behind the counter!
• Taylor Massie (11) and Morgan Massie (6) at the game and wanting some refreshments

Blue/Bronze Ultimate Frisbee, April 13, 2003, Wright State University

• Nick Kroll (11) passes to Sean Shannon (13)
• Nicole Knoblach (10) makes a great pass
• Sarah Andrews (11) heads towards the goal with Nicole Knoblach (10) trying to defend
• Sean Shannon (13) and Nick Kroll (11) strategize their next big play
• Nick Kroll (11) passes to Sean Shannon (13)
• Sean Shannon (13) sets to score with Brandon Alt (10) defending
• Ty Perkins (12) shows his great goalie skills
• Ty Perkins (12) uses his head on this play
• Aaron Buchanan (11) and Austin Presar (13) goes for the Frisbee
• Alyssa Swisher (12) takes a shot at the goal
• Brandon Alt (10) sets for a pass
• The team of Brandon Alt (10), Ty Perkins (12), and Aaron Buchanan (11) unstoppable for the first half hour
• Danielle Hixenbaugh (11) makes a pass to Alyssa Swisher (12)
• Madison Reudebusch (11) defends the goal with tenacity
• Erin Fawley (12) protects the goal with authority
• Jimmy Sun (12) looks to pass
• Justin Cromwell (11) scores 8 goals today, this one as Erin Fawley (12) goes for the block
• Kristen Deutsch (12) and Danielle Hixenbaugh (11) go for the Frisbee
• Danielle Hixenbaugh (11) makes a wild pass

Dragon's Training, April 4, 2003 Fifth Third Field, Dayton (OH)

• Rob Andrews poses in front of a booth
• Rob Andrews demonstrates clean and germ free way to handle food
• The Dragon's Booth Trainer discusses good customer service
• Coach Heather and coach Brent waiting for a game to begin
• Coach Brent learns the register
• Coach Carl and Donna Wagner move to the next station
• Mark Cromwell learning how to use the equipment
• Tammy Cromwell ready for her next station
• Mark and Tammy Cromwell sign on the dotted line
• Steve Fluke class clown
• Steve Fluke serves up some samples
• Veronica Gregory serves up a sample meal
• Coach Heather at the booth
• Coach Heather excited about the free samples
• Coach Heather and Kathy Presar reviewing the teaching aids
• Andrea Hinson at the cooler
• Andrea Hinson checking out the outfield stands
• Jackie Mullins done with classroom training
• Joel Presar in class
• Joel Presar in the kitchen
• Kathy Presar in the Kitchen
• Kathy Presar serves up some popcorn
• Coach Katie done with her session and ready to leave
• Coach Katie and coach Geri take a break between classes
• Coach Katie in the stands
• Coach Kevin learns how to use the equipment
• Coach Kevin and Lana Weldon nice pose
• Susan Massie and Veronica Gregory discuss step-by-steps procedures at the register
• Susan Massie looking over a food cart
• Joel Presar and Laura Reano taking the outfield tour
• Laura Reano gets a snack
• Susan Wagner and Andrea Hinson learn the register

Age Group State Championships, Mar. 14-16, 2003, Cincinnati (OH)

• Sarah Andrews (11) Ohio Champion in the 100 Back (1:02.53) and 50 Back (:30.11)
• Devon Bader (12), Erin Fawley (12), Sarah Andrews (11), and Danielle Hixenbaugh (11) Ohio Champions in the 400 Medley Relay (4:17.79) on Saturday night, a national "top 16" reportable time and new team record.
• The 11-12 girls follow up the 400 MR with a win in the 200 MR on Sunday morning (2:00.75) helping the Raiders win the overall Ohio 11-12 age group award
• Austin Gregory (9) makes finals in the 100 Back on Friday with a 4-second drop (1:18.75) and places 13th overall
• Beth Castilano (13), Sara Castilano (13), Taylor Frederick (14), and Emily Simpson (14) earn a National "Top 16" reportable time in the 800 Free Relay on Friday night (8:02.71).
• Austin Gregory (9) shows off his muscles he used in the 200 Free
• Brad Chambers (13) during warmups
• Brandon Alt (10), Jon Martinez (10), Austin Gregory (9), and Hayden McLean (10) swim the 200 Free Relay (2:04.20) at finals on Saturday night, finishing 5th in the meet
• Brad Chambers wins the consol heat of the 200 Back (2:07.24) and finishes 9th overall
• Bryan Burckle (11), Matt Norris (12), Jimmy Sun (12), and Dylan McLean (12) finish 19th overall in the 200 Free Relay (4:32.85)
• Aaron Buchanan (11) Ohio Champion in the 500 Free with an 21-second drop (5:14.28))
• Chris Douville (13) drops 5-seconds and posts a personal best 2:11.08 in the 200 Back and finishes 14th overall
• Chris Douville (13), Kelby Dierking (14), Austin Presar (13), and Sean Shannon (13) drop over a combined 10 seconds in the 800 Free Relay (8:32.92) on Friday morning, finishing 17th overall
• Kristen Deutsch (12) practices her backstroke start in preparation for the 100 Back
• Emily Simpson (14) posts a personal best 2:08.27 in the 200 Back, finishing 3rd overall
• Emily Simpson (14) during warmups
• Mark Febus (14), Tyler Hinson (13), Brad Chambers (13), and Austin Presar (13) place 9th overall in the 400 medley relay (4:02.06) on Saturday
• You can't beat warmups...so much fun!
• Jonathan practices maintaining his body position on the freestyle start
• Lasena Badger (14) having some fun with a wig at finals on Saturday night
• Matt Norris (12), Jimmy Sun (12), Nick Kroll (11), and Aaron Buchanan (11) finish 3rd overall on the 200 Medley Relay (4:30.51) on Saturday night
• Matt Norris swims to a personal best 1:09.28 in the 100 back and finishes 16th overall
• Head Coach Kris Moellenberg from Great Lakes Swimming shows off his team spirit, we're not sure if these are his real teeth
• Parents Mrs. Gregory and Mrs. Hixenbaugh getting a good view of warmups
• Parent Mr. Alt showing us what parents tend to do during breaks
• Patrice Roberts (13), Beth Castilano (13), Taylor Frederick (14), and Lauren Stovall (14) finish up their relay, then dart to the parking to show us their vote for "favorite license plate"
• Patrice Roberts (13) filling in as coach.
• Sara Castilano (13) warming up
• Sarah Castilano (13) and Erin Mullins (14) each post personal best times in the 100 Breast (1:09.94, 1:10.50) on Friday and finish 5th and 7th overall
• Emily Simpson (14), Taylor Frederick (14), and Devon Bader (12) warmup on Saturday

Age Group State Dinner, Mar. 9, 2003, Fazoli's in Centerville (OH)

• Aaron Buchanan (11), Dylan McLean (12), Philip Wagner (12), and Matt Norris (11)
• Beth Castilano (13), Lauren Stovall (14), and Patrice Roberts (13)
• Brad Chambers (13), Tyler Hinson (13), Ty Perkins (11), and Sean Shannon (13)
• Kristen Deutsch (12) and Taylor Garber (11)
• Devon Bader (12)
• Erin Fawley (12) and Sarah Andrews (11)
• Austin Gregory (9), Brandon Alt (10), Erich Snyder (11), and Hayden McLean (10)
• Erin Mullins (14) and Jess Wagner (13)
• Nick Alt (13)
• Nicole Gunasekera (13) and Taylor Frederick (14)
• Sara Castilano (13) and Austin Presar (13)

REGIONAL Championships, Feb 28 - Mar 2, 2003 Kettering (OH)

• Beth Castilano, 13, Erin Mullins, 14, and Lauren Stovall, 14, finish 1-2-3 and earn STATE cuts in the 500 Free during Fri night finals
• Coach Katie and Kristen Deutsch (12) after Kristen's 100 Back on Friday
• Dylan McLean (12) and Philip Wagner (12) post personal best times in the 500 Free
• Lauren Stovall wins the 13-14 girls 500 Free
• Madi Reudebusch (11), Camille Reano (13), Ashley Warwar (13), and Kristen Deutsch (12) during warmups
• Madi Reudebusch drops over 1 minute in the 500 Free
• Nicole Gunasekera (13) wins the 100 Fly
• Raiders sporting new look with silver caps
• Austin Gregory (9) picks up 3 state cuts at the meet
• Austin Presar (13) during warmups
• Elizabeth Brunsman (11), Taylor Massie (11), and Alison Gockel (11) during warmups
• Coach Ryan warmup up the teenagers
• Coach Ryan still warming up the teenagers
• Devon Bader (12) and Naomi Knoblach (13) looking cool in the lanes
• Erich Snyder (11) swims to a personal best :34.00 in the 50 Back
• Erin Fawley wins the 11-12 girls 50 back with a personal best :32.35
• Erin Mullins (14) nails the STATE cut in the 200 Fly (2:28.06)
• Owen Sanders (10) gettin' ready for the meet
• Coach Sonya warms up the 10-unders #1
• Coach Sonya warms up the 10-unders #2
• Tony Daly (9) wins the consol heats in the 100 IM and 50 Back on Sunday night
• Ty Perkins (11) and Nick Kroll (11) during warmups
• Warmups during Sunday night finals

MINI Group Practice, Feb 24, 2003, Wright State University, Dayton (OH)

• Darling MINI group swimmers waiting for practice to begin

Five Seasons Country Club Stroke Clinic, Feb 22, 2003, Centerville (OH)

• group shot of session II swimmers (11-overs)

Ohio HIGH SCHOOL State Championships, Feb 21-22, 2003, Canton (OH)

• John Keven Koehler, junior from Springfield Central Catholic H.S., Ohio Champion in the 500 Free (4:26.79)
• Kerry Whitson (far left), senior, and Chelsea Perkins (far right), junior, along with Centerville H.S. teammates Jenny Forster and Erin Forster, Ohio Champions in the 400 Free Relay (3:29.02) - a new school record
• JK points the the stands after his 500 win on Sunday night
• Andy Bergren, a junior from Beavercreek, dives in for the 100 Breast en route to a personal best :57.57 and 2nd place finsih overall
• Andy Bergren swims the 100 Breast leg of the 200 IM (1:53.42) finishing 5th overall
• Clarissa Wentworth from Beavercreek swims the 200 Free (1:51.00) and finishes 4th overall
• JK dives in for the start of the 200 Free Saturday night, swimming to a personal best 1:40.50 and 5th place finish

Mary Lou Mini Championships, Feb 15-16, 2003, Erlanger (KY)

• 9-under boys relay
• 9-under girls relay (Erin Daly, Nichole Fiorre, Laura Holty, Kristin Cromwell)
• Alec Stein diving in
• Andrew Cole dancin' on the block
• Cole family in the stands
• Colin Kanzari (9)and Aaron Presar (9)
• The Fiorre's and Cromwell's
• Mrs. Kanzari waiting for son Colin's swim
• Kristin Cromwell and Makaila Swisher in the water
• Kristin Cromwell diving in
• Laura Holty (8) ready for backstroke
• Lisa BuchHalter ready to go!
• Makaila Swisher ready for the backstroke
• Nice shot of the finals pool at Silverlake
• getting ready for the parade of swimmers
• Raider swimmers after the trophy presentation
• ready to warmup on Saturday
• Saturday warmups 1
• Saturday warmups 2
• Sunday warmups 1
• Sunday warmups 2
• Sunday warmups 3
• Swisher family
• team area
• warmups in the lanes are  fun!

Age Group Practice, Feb 15, 2003, Dayton Boys & Girls Club

• Brr....these swimmers are definitely insane

Dayton Raiders Sprint Challenge Pentathlon, Feb. 9, 2003, Wright State University in Dayton (OH)

• 8-under girls warmup during the morning session
• Bryan Burckle (11) wins his heat of the 100 IM
• Camille Reano (13), Natalie Sanders (13), Ashley Warwar (13), and Taylor Frederick (13)
• Who's that hiding under those caps?
• Keyleigh Duncan (12) and Chelsea Shannon (11) in the stands
• Nick Kroll after his 100 IM race
• Megan Landry (13), Devon Bader (12), Coach Katie, and Patrice Roberts (13) laying low
• Philip Wagner (12) puts on his game face before his upcoming race
• Sarah Gross (11) and Alison Goeckel (11) pose
• Parents in the stands waiting for the meet to begin
• Tyler Hinson (13), Dylan McLean (12), and Matt Norris (12) behind the blocks
• 8-under girls pentathlon winner CARA DEMYAN (GCST)
• 8-under boys pentathlon winner GARRETT DILTZ (WSC)
• 9 girls pentathlon winner TAYLOR TEMPLE (PY)
• 9 boys pentathlon winner BRIAN CLARK (WTRC)
• 10 girls pentathlon winner MICHELLE GOBLE (BUCS)
• 10 boys pentathlon winner TRAVIS SCHIEMAN (WTRC)
• 11 girls pentathlon winner SARAH ANDREWS (DR)
• 11 boys pentathlon winner AARON BUCHANAN (DR)
• 12 girls pentathlon winner ABBY WHITLOW (GCST)
• 12 boys pentathlon winner AUSTIN PRESAR (DR)
• 13-over girls pentathlon winner MARY FENSKE (DUBS)
• 13-over boys pentathlon winner MATT EDGIN (UASC)

Cincinnati Marlins TYR Sport Invitational, Jan. 31 - Feb 2, 2003, Cincinnati (OH)

• Brandon Alt (10) drops almost 6 seconds and picks up his first ever STATE cut in the 200 Free (2:37.75) on Friday night
• Tyler Hinson swims to a blistering 1:10.29 in the 100 Breast at finals and wins the bonus heat of the OPEN men's event
• Austin Presar (12) picks up 2 National "Top 16" cuts in the 500 Fly (:26.63) and 50 Free (:24.21)
• Beth Castilano (13) and Sara Castilano (13)
• Emily Simpson (14), coach Brent, and Taylor Frederick (14) at Sunday finals
• Emily Simpson (14), Megan Landry (13), and Patrice Roberts (13)
• Lasena Badger (14), Ashley Warwar (13), and Natalie Sanders (13)
• Lauren Stovall (14), Jess Wagner (13), Sara Castilano (13), and Beth Castilano (13) climbing the stairs to success

Ohio SW Classic (high school) FINALS Jan. 18-19, 2003 - Keating Natatorium, Cincinnati (OH)

• Jason Piercey (17) from Fairborn H.S. Classic Champion 200 Free (1:42.90)
• John Koehler (16) from Springfield Catholic H.S. Classic champion 500 Free (4:32.95) and 1650 Free (15:39.46)
• Andrew Bergren (16) from Beavercreek H.S. Classic champion 100 Breast (:58.39)

Dayton Raiders Winter Invite, Jan 11-12, 2003 Wright State University

High Point winners:

• 6-under girls Jessie Schieman
• 6-under boys Ryan Kugal
• 7 yr old girls Abigail Wu
• 7 yr old boys Joshua Brooks
• 8 yr old girls Anya Guy
• 8 yr old boys Evan Bader
• 9 yr old girls Taylor Temple
• 9 yr old boys Cameron Porter
• 10 yr old girls Megan Boebinger
• 10 yr old boys Jonathan Martinez
• 11 yr old girls Taylor Garber
• 11 yr old boys Aaron Buchanan
• 12 yr Old girls Yuka Minami
• 12 yr old boys Ryan Bender
• OPEN girls Taylor Frederick
• OPEN boys Brad Chambers
• Colin Kanzari (9), Bobby Garber (9), Tony Daly (9), and Austin Gregory (9) all swim personal best times in the 50 Back on Saturday
• Dylan McLean swims his first 500 Free
• Raider ladies
• This is the best way to keep warm
• Kristen Deutsch (11) during warmups
• Patrice Roberts (13) during warmups
• Aaron Buchanan (11) during warmups
• Coach Dave Back from Kettering and his son hang out together at the meet
• 10-under girls warmup on Saturday
• 10-under boys stretch before warmups
• Taylor Massie (1) and Andrea Mowry (10) on Saturday morning
• Nicole Knoblach (10) and Coach Heather talk about the warmup set

QUAD All-Star Championships (OH-IN-IL-KY), Jan 11-12, 2003 Indianapolis (IN)

• Raider swimmers before departure (from left - Austin Presar (12), Sara Castilano (13), Erin
• Fawley (12), Emily Simpson (14), Sarah Andrews (11), Erin Mullins (14), not pictured - Devon Bader (12)
• Raiders together for a team pic on deck (clockwise from left: Erin Fawley (12), Emily Simpson (14), Sarah Andrews (11), Erin Mullins (14), Sara Castilano (13), Austin Presar (12), and Devon Bader (12)
• On deck (Austin Presar looking)
• On deck (Devon Bader, Erin Fawley, Sarah Andrews, Austin Presar)
• On deck (Sarah Andrews, Sara Castilano, Devon Bader)
• Raider swimmers let off some steam at the annual QUAD dance at the Adam's Mark Hotel Ballroom
• Ohio and Lake Erie team get together for the team photo on Saturday morning
• National Anthem 1
• National Anthem 2
• National Anthem 3
• IUPUI Scoreboard one of the world's finest - includes live video of the start and race

Marlins "Holiday Wrapup" Invite, Jan. 3-5, 2003, Cincinnati (OH)

• Nichole Fiore (8) and Nicole Knoblach (10) show their OSU Buckeye Spirit with a "we're no. 1"
• Brandon Alt (10) looking cool after his 49-second drop in the 500 Free (7:11.05) on Friday
• Colin Kanzari (9) shows off his muscles just before dropping 30-seconds in the 200 Free (3:31.02)
• Taylor Frederick (13) and Jess Wagner (13) take time out to pose
• Brad Chambers (13) during warmups
• Sara Castilano (13) happy with her best unrested 500 Free on Friday night
• Tyler Hinson (13) on the blocks practicing starts
• Nick Kroll (11) happy about achieving 9 best times unrested
• Nick Kroll (11), Philip Wagner (12), Danielle Hixenbaugh (11), and Sarah Andrews (11) have fun during warmups
• Former Raider swimmer Jennifer Kline, class of '99 from Middletown Fenwick H.S., back in the swim scene, now an assistant coach for the Cincinnati Marlins

T30 (timed 30-minute swim) and T3000 (timed 3000 swim) White-Red-Blue-Bronze groups, Dec. 28, 2002 at Wright State University

• Amy Castilano (16) and Beth Castilano (13) count for their teammates
• Chelsea Shannon (11) swims her first ever T30
• Erich Snyder (11) ready to go!
• George Dai (10) during his swim
• Justin Cromwell (11) wraps up his swim
• Kayleigh Duncan (12) ready to begin her swim
• Makenzie Weldon (11) on the block ready to start her T3000
• Mr. Kroll carefully analyzes his son, Nick's, data sheet
• Nick Kroll drops 7 minutes in his T3000 from December 2001
• Nicole Knoblach (10) and Kirstin Mowry (12) complete their swim
• Philip Wagner (12), Nick Kroll (11) ready to count for the next heat
• Red group all smiles after their first T30
• Look at these muscles!
• Stevie Lamblin (9) and Jeffree Lamblin (10) pleased with their performance
• Ty Perkins completes his swim and now is ready to count for his teammates

MAKOS Holiday Classic, Dec. 13-15, 2002 Oxford (OH)

• 10-under girls
• 10-under girls warmup
• Aaron Buchanan (11) shows off his muscles after his 5:36.27 in the 500 Free on Friday night
  afternoon session warmups
• Alexa Jackson (14) swims her best 50 Free (:26.88) at finals
• Katie Altynova (17) all smiles after winning the consol heat of the 200 Breast (2:35.11)
• Austin Presar (12) on the block
• Austin Gregory (9) swims to 7 personal best times, and makes finals in the 50 Back (:40.69)
• Austin Presar (12) wins two events on Sunday, the 50 Breast (:32.59) and 100 IM (1:04.70)
• This is Beth Castilano (13) a few seconds after her 12 second drop in the 500 Free (5:41.56)
• Beth Castilano (13) and Erin Mullins (14) strike a pose
• Brittany Byrd (17) drops over 3 seconds in the 500 Free on Friday (5:27.43)
• Jonathan Buchanan (15), John Koehler (16), and Jason Piercey (17) go 1-2-3 in the 500 Free on Friday night (JK-4:29.43, JP-4:33.40), JB-4:39.98)
• Coach Carl warms up the Silver group on Saturday evening
• Chelsea Perkins (16) all smiles after her 5:06.34 in the 500 Free on Friday night
• Clarissa Wentworth (17) wins the OPEN girls 100 Free on Sunday night (:52.30)
• Look at this tough bunch: Kristen Deutsch (11), Lasena Badger (14), Erin Fawley (12), and Sarah Andrews (11)
• Devon Bader (12) and Megan Landry (13) on Saturday morning
• Erik Dingledine (18) has fun with this PFD, he didn't wear it when he went 2:00.10 in the OPEN boys 200 IM on Sunday
• Erik Dingledine (18) and Julie Schriner (18) in the stands
• Erik Dingledine (18) in the stands
• Erin Daly (8) waits in the clerk of course for her swim
• Erin Daly (8) shows off her heat win prize
• Erin Mullins (14) swims all lifetime best times, including a 2nd place finish in the 100 Breast (1:11.42)
• Erin Fawley (12) swims all lifetime best times, including a 2nd place finish in the 100 Free (:58.19)
• John Koehler (16), Erik Dingledine (18), Jason Piercey (17), and Jonathan Buchanan (15) win the OPEN boys 200 medley relay (1:41.91)
• Zach Freed (18), coach Carl, coach Ryan, and Chris Jelus (16) sneak up on the field and finish 2nd behind the Raider "A" team in the 200 Medley Relay (1:44.37)
• Genna Stoffel (9) drops 5-seconds in the 100 IM (1:46.85) and Natalie Bowers (10) drops  7 seconds in the 100 IM (1:49.89)
• Jason Piercey (17) after his 500 Free
• Jason Piercey (17) during warmups
• John Kohler (16) after his 500
• John Koehler (16) nice pose
• Jonathan Buchanan (15) after his 500
• Jonathan Buchanan (15) with Courtney from the Clippers
• Julie Schriner (18) nice pose
• Julie Schriner (18) during warmups
• Justin Cromwell (11) shows off his muscles after his 5-second drop in the 100 Free 1:23.52)
• Kerry Whitson (17), Kaitlin Roach (16), Julie Schriner (18), and Brittany Byrd (17) having fun
• Kerry Whitson (17) nice pose
• Kerry Whitson (17) swims all career best times at the meet, including a 5:54.08 in the 500
• Free on Friday night and 1:51.06 in the 200 Free on Saturday night
• Makenzie Weldon (11) on the block
• Mallory Nelson (16) during warmups
• Matt Norris (12) after his 11-second drop in the 500 Free (6:19.90)
• Matt Norris (12) shows his "pose" after nailing his first AA in the 100 Fly (1:12.41) during Sunday night finals
• Michele Burckle (17) and Krissy Roach (14) pose in the stands
• Natalie Sanders (12) swims a career best in the 50 Breast (:39.20) and competes at her first finals
• Nikki Martinez (15) in the stands
• Olivia Rimas (16) swims 6 career best times, including a 6-second drop in the 200 Breast (2:36.43)
• Patrice Roberts (13) during warmups
• Philip Wagner (12) after his 57-second drop in the 500 Free on Friday (6:31.58)
• Philip Wagner (12) drops a whopping 79 seconds over the weekend, 8 best times, and his first ever AA in the 100 Breast (1:21.74) at finals on Saturday night
• Sarah Andrews (11) swims all best times, including a win in the 50 Back (:30.67)
• Emily Simpson (14), Sara Castilano (13), and Amanda Freed (16) during Saturday warmups
• Tricia Beckmann (17) in the stands

Swim-A-Thon, Nov. 29, 2002 Wright State University, Dayton (OH)

• Swim-A-Thon organizer Dan Norris guards the TYR donations
• Devin Bader (12) Taylor Frederick (13) munch out after their swim
• Coach Katie sneaks a snack
• Erin Fawley (12) reviews her lap sheet with Mom
• Jonathan Martinez (10) and Brandon Alt (9) complete the 200 lap swim
• Kristen Deutsch (12) is the first Bronze girl to finish
• Natalie Sanders (12), Taylor Garber (11), and Makenzie Weldon (11) finish their swim
• Nick Alt (13) and Sara Castilano (13) ready to eat
• Parents count
• Red group stretches before their swim
• Ryder Comstock (11) ready to go
• Sean Shannon (13) done with his swim
• Tony Daly (9) ready to begin
• Ty Perkins (11) and Aaron Buchanan (11) glad to be done
• Brad completes his 200 laps and proves it with his lap counter sheet

Northern KY Clippers November Invite, Nov. 22-24, 2002, Erlanger (KY)

• Warmups can be a bit crowded
• Don't ever cross these 8-under boys!  (Noah Bowers, Jacob Conley, Thomas Stoffel, Colin Kanzari)
• Beth Castilano (12) drops 8 seconds in the 200 Breast (2:50.81)
• Olivia Rimas (16) works out with weights
• Patrice Roberts (13) keeps warm
• Kylie Weldon (15) drops 3 seconds in the 200 IM on Friday night (2:23.45)
• Natalie Bowers (10), Laura Holty (8), and Nichole Fiore during Saturday's session
• Laura Holty (8) wins the 8-under girls 25 breast (:22.66)
• Erin Fawley (12) and Taylor Garber (11) drop time in the 200 IM on Friday night
• Coach Heather talks to Natalie Bowers (10) about her swim
• Camille Reano (12), Sarah Andrews (11), Taylor Garber (11), and Erin Fawley swim to eprsonal best times in the 500 Free on Friday
• Tyler Hinson (12), Aaron Buchanan (11), Nick Kroll (11), and Austin Presar (12) swim to personal best times in the 500 Free on Friday night

KCST John Lunsford Memorial, Nov 8-10, 2002 Kettering (OH)

• shot of warmups
• 11-12 boys try to look tough
• Matt Norris (12) during warmups
• Erich Snyder (11) smiles
• Brandon Alt (9), Jon Martinez (10), and Austin Gregory (9) pose
• Nick Alt (13) and Taylor Frederick (13) during warmups
• Sara Castilano (13) and Taylor Frederick (13)
• Laura Holty (8), Noah Bowers (7), and Tom Stoffel (8) in the pool
• Brad Chambers (13), Taylor Frederick (13), and Coach Carl at the coaches table
• These boys look dangerous
• Philip Wagner (11) practices his grab start
• Chelsea Shannon (11) and Amy Williams (11) pose
• Brandon Alt (9) and Austin Gregory (9)

Dayton Raiders Winter 2002-2003 Spirit Wear, Nov. 4, 2002

• Camille Reano (12) shows off Raider gear
• Austin Presar (12) and Lasena Badger (13) looking very sharp
• Group shot

Dayton Raiders Paul Jarnagin Memorial, Oct. 25-27, 2002 Dayton (OH)

• Natalie Rohr (KEY) 8-under girls high point
• Sam Mitchell (WTRC) 8-under boys high point
• Alli Johnson (CM) 9-10 girls high point
• Jonathan Mitchell (WTRC) 9-10 boys high point
• Darcy Heuser (WTRC) 11-12 girls high point
• Brent Hitchcock (SPY) 11-12 boys high point
• Kasey Carpenter (CM) 13-14 girls high point
• Matt Angelini (CM) 13-14 boys high point
• Chelsea Perkins (DR) OPEN girls high point
• John Koehler (DR) OPEN boys high point
• The famous Raider Pumpkin
• Coaches show off their Halloween spirit
• Coach Kevin, aka "Doctor Weldon"
• Coach Ryan, aka "Warrior"
• Coach Sonya, aka "Jester"
• Coach Katie, aka "Ladybug"
• Coach Carl, aka "Big Guy"
• Coach Brent, aka "Table-Man"
• Katie Altynova (16) and Brittany Horvath (17) before their race
• Austin Gregory (9) at the turn
• Austin Presar (12), Tyler Hinson (12), Nick Kroll (11), and Ty Perkins (11) after the 200 free relay
• Bryan Burckle (9) and Coach Heather
• Chris Douville (13) behind the blocks
• Clarissa Wentworth (17) and Mom
• Coaches table 1
• Coaches table 2
• Devon Bader (12) and Sarah Andrews (11) win the 100 Fly in a tie
• Emily Simpson (14) poses
• Nicolle Fiore (8) and Laura Holty (8) say "we're number 1!"
• Look at this funny face
• Great hospitality!
• Coach Katie and Raider swimmer smile
• Coach Katie gives stroke tips
• Kirstin Mowry (11), Makenzie Weldon (11), Hannah Fluke (12), and Natalie Sanders (12) win their heat in the 200 free relay
• Makenzie Weldon (11), Kylile Weldon (15), and Alissa Schriner (15)
• Makos coaches and swimmers
• Erin Mullins (13) and...Erin Fawley (12)??
• Nikki Martinez (15) and Alissa Schriner (15)
• Owen Sanders (9) after his swim
• Phillip Wagner (11) and Mom at the computer table
• Nice pose!
• Let's practice some starts!
• Sara Castilano (13) behind the blocks
• Coach Sonya with swimmer
• Sonya warms up the 12-unders
• Lauren Stovall (13), Nicole Knoblach (9), and Sarah Andrews (11) behind the blocks
• Surfs up!
• Tricia Beckmann (17) ready to swim!
• Jess Wagner (13), Taylor Frederick (13), Erin Mullins (13), and Erin Fawley (12)
• 12-under warmups 1
• 12-under warmups 2
• 12-under warmups 3
• 12-under warmups 4

WTRC Fall Invitational, Oct. 18-20, 2002 Centerville (OH)
Senior boys after the 400 IM on Friday

• Boys in the warmdown pool
• In the warmdown pool 2
• Coach Sonya with swimmers

Mini-Red PRACTICES at Wright State University, Sep 20, 2002 Dayton (OH)

• Coaches teach freestyle drills during the first week
• These girls are having fun
• So are these boys!
• Mini and White group get together for a pose
• The "Raider Smiley Gumball Machine" is just waiting to give out gumballs to swimmers