The Los Alamitos High swim team recently won the Sunset League title, going undefeated to do the deed. The win at the Sunset League Finals, which unfolded at Marina High on May 4, was extra special because it marked the last season for Los Alamitos head coach Dave Carlson.
In boys’ individual competition, Los Alamitos featured a handful of victories and top finishes. Matt Drum won the 200-freestyle (1:41.68) and teammate Brad Gonzales (1:41.79) delivered a runner-up finish. Gonzales later won the 500-yard free at 4:28.18.
Sprinter Chandler Jarrels won the 50-yard free with a time of 21.60 and Brad Toland bested the 100-yard butterfly field at 50.62. Christian Searing stroked his way to third in the 100-yard free (48.10).
In girls’ action, Los Al’s Niqueline Rettberg won the 200-yard freestyle (1:53.04) and teammate Sabrina Anderson (1:56.36) finished in second place. Rettbert also emerged victorious in the 500-yard free (4:59.39).
Sprinter Lynea Baudino topped the 50-yard freestyle (23.84) and ended in third in the 100-yard freestyle (53.42).
Miranda Rouse delivered a CIF qualifying time in the 200-yard IM, taking second at 2:09.00. She also delivered a runner-up effort in the 500-free. Her male counterpart Chris Viera also finished as the runner-up in the 200 IM, clocking 1:53.67. Both contributed 17 points to their team.
Holly Fosmire placed third in the 100-yard butterfly (59.48), Fosmire later won the 100-yard backstroke (59.09), which the Griffins swept the top three spots. Sydney Anderson finished in second and Lindsay Gill grabbed third place.
Brad Toland took second place in the 100-yard breastroke, timing 1:00.46. His teammate Max Merrill ended in third.
The Griffins boys’ 200-yard medley relay team (1:45.94) captured second place, as did its female counterpart (2:03.99). The girls’ 200-yard free relay team finished in third place and the boys’ team landed in second. Both the boys’ and girls’ 400-yard freestyle teams finished in second place as well.
Pictured are the Los Alamitos High School varsity 2013 Sunset League Swim Champions. Coaches: Dave Carlson, Leslie Webber, Mr. Grimm, Mrs. Navarro. Swimmers: Boys: Matt Drum, Sr.*, Brad Gonzales, Fr.*, Paul Carey, Fr., Justin Cowan, Jr.*, Andrew Reynolds, Sr., Chris Viera, Jr.*, Derek Fordham, Fr., Derek Ahmed, Sr.*, Garrett Beighton, Sr., Chandler Jarrels, Sr.*, Christian Searing, Jr.*, Brad Toland, Jr.*, Luke Weiser, Sr., Max Merrill, Sr.*, Jake Weir, Jr., Kyle Marshall, Jr, Lucas Saliba, Fr., Kenneth Keller, Jr. Girls: Lynea Baudino, Sr.*, Nicqueline Rettberg, Fr.*, Sabrina Anderson, Fr.*, Corrina Toldedo, So., Miranda Rouse, Jr.*, Amanda Bliss, So.*, Natali Gonzalez, Fr., Stephanie Mutafyan, Sr, Ella Webber, Jr.*, Shannon Crowley, Sr.*, Nikki Quinn, Sr.*, Holly Fosmire, Jr.*, Sydney Anderson, Jr.*, Becca Corb, Jr. (*Qualified for 2013 CIF D-1 Championship).