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Big Eight Conference: Football

Posted on 27 July 2007 by alexanderscot.

Here are the
standings for the Big Eight Conference, courtesy of John Harrellâ??s Indiana high school
football website:
 
BIG
EIGHT
ALL
TIMES CENTRAL
 
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OPP
ALL
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OPP
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Friday,
Aug. 17
Washington
at Boonvilleâ?¡,
7 pm
Friday,
Aug. 24
Boonville
at Vincennes
Lincolnâ?¡, 7:30 pm
Harrisburg (Ill.) at Mount Carmel
(Ill.), 7 pm
Southridge
at Jasper,
7:30 pm
Friday,
Aug. 31
Jasper at
Boonvilleâ?¡,
7 pm
Princeton
at Washingtonâ?¡,
7 pm
Friday,
Sep. 7
Friday,
Sep. 14
Boonville
at Hopkins County
Central (Ky.), 7:30 pm
Jasper at
Vincennes
Lincolnâ?¡, 7:30 pm
Rantoul
(Ill.) at Mount Carmel
(Ill.), 7 pm
Friday,
Sep. 21
Princeton
at Jasperâ?¡,
7 pm
Friday,
Sep. 28
Boonville
at Princetonâ?¡,
7 pm
Washington
at Vincennes
Lincolnâ?¡, 7:30 pm
Friday,
Oct. 5
Jasper at
Washingtonâ?¡,
7 pm
Friday,
Oct. 12
Friday,
Oct. 19
Mount Carmel
(Ill.) at Robinson (Ill.),
7 pm
â?¡Conference
game
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Central Indiana Conference: Football

Posted on 27 July 2007 by alexanderscot.

Here are the
standings for the Central Indiana Conference, courtesy of John Harrellâ??s Indiana high school
football website:
 
CENTRAL INDIANA
ALL
TIMES EASTERN
 
CONF.
PTS
OPP
ALL
PTS
OPP
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Friday,
Aug. 17
Friday,
Aug. 24
Frankton
at Lapel,
7 pm
Tipton at
Elwood,
7 pm
Friday,
Aug. 31
Elwood at Oak Hillâ?¡,
7 pm
Frankton
at Blackfordâ?¡,
7 pm
Mississinewa
at Eastbrookâ?¡,
7 pm
Friday,
Sep. 7
Alexandria
at Blackfordâ?¡,
7 pm
Frankton
at Elwoodâ?¡,
7 pm
Oak Hill
at Eastbrookâ?¡,
7 pm
Friday,
Sep. 14
Blackford
at Madison-Grantâ?¡,
7 pm
Eastbrook
at Franktonâ?¡,
7 pm
Elwood at Alexandriaâ?¡,
7 pm
Mississinewa
at Oak
Hillâ?¡, 7 pm
Friday,
Sep. 21
Alexandria
at Eastbrookâ?¡,
7 pm
Blackford
at Elwoodâ?¡,
7 pm
Frankton
at Mississinewaâ?¡,
7 pm
Madison-Grant
at Oak
Hillâ?¡, 7 pm
Friday,
Sep. 28
Eastbrook
at Blackfordâ?¡,
7 pm
Elwood at Madison-Grantâ?¡,
7 pm
Mississinewa
at Alexandriaâ?¡,
7 pm
Oak Hill
at Franktonâ?¡,
7 pm
Friday,
Oct. 5
Eastbrook
at Elwoodâ?¡,
7 pm
Frankton
at Madison-Grantâ?¡,
7 pm
Mississinewa
at Blackfordâ?¡,
7 pm
Oak Hill
at Alexandriaâ?¡,
7 pm
Friday,
Oct. 12
Alexandria
at Franktonâ?¡,
7 pm
Blackford
at Oak
Hillâ?¡, 7 pm
Elwood at Mississinewaâ?¡,
7 pm
Madison-Grant
at Eastbrookâ?¡,
7 pm
â?¡Conference
game
 
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Westfield tops Hoosier Authority's Preseason Top 50 girls cross country rankings

Posted on 27 July 2007 by alexanderscot.

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Previews: The Top 10 girls cross country teams

Posted on 27 July 2007 by alexanderscot.





Prior to the start of the 2007 girls cross country season, HoosierAuthority.com will bring you daily previews of our Top 50 teams. Finally, weâ??re down to Nos. 1-2 â?¦ Westfield and Noblesville!

 

#1 Westfield Shamrocks

Franklin Central Semistate #1

Brebeuf Regional #1

 

2006 Results:

Carmel Sectional: 1st place (32 points)

Noblesville Regional: 1st place (31 points)

Franklin Central Semistate: 1st place (75 points)

IHSAA State Finals: 1st place (114 points)

 

Returning Runners (based on results from the Franklin Central Semistate):

Maggie Bingham (12) â??? 14:17 (1st place)

Kaitlyn Love (11) â??? 14:36 (5th place)

Breanne Ehrman (12) â??? 15:07 (18th place)

Dana Christie (10) â??? 15:48 (60th place)

 

2007 Outlook:

You have to beat the best to be the best. Westfield enters the season as the favorite to win a third consecutive state title. The graduation of some of the Shamrock seniors, especially Kristina Krasich, will hurt. The â??Rocks were not the deepest team last season (their fifth runner was defeated by seven other fives at the state meet). Westfield will once again rely on frontrunning. The â??Rocks could have three All-Staters, but they will need help at four and five. Last year, the fifth runner just needed to clean up after the team obliterated the field through four runners. There will need to be more depth this year if the â??Rocks are going to join Valparaiso, Carmel, and Floyd Central as the only three-peaters in Indiana history.

 

#2 Noblesville Millers

Franklin Central Semistate #2

Brebeuf Regional #2
 

2006 Results:

Carmel Sectional: 3rd place (51 points)

Noblesville Regional: 3rd place (53 points)

Franklin Central Semistate: 2nd place (94 points)

IHSAA State Finals: 3rd place (129 points)

 

Returning Runners (based on results from the Franklin Central Semistate):

Taylor Bowles (11) â??? 14:50 (11th place)

Jalynne Foley (10) â??? 14:55 (14th place)

Tiffany Cange (10) â??? 15:12 (25th place)

Megan Bowles (10) â??? 15:58 (69th place)

Alex Kacer (10) â??? 16:07 (79th place)

 

2007 Outlook:

Noblesville fell just short of the runner-up title last year. The surprising Millers bring back five from that team, all of whom will return for at least one more year. The â??Xâ? factor for Noblesville is sophomore Meg Bowles. Bowles was the frontrunner for much of the regular season before developing an injury that cost her in the tournament. If she can rebound and run with the other frontrunners, Noblesville should be a main contender for the state title.


 

#3 Center Grove Trojans

Franklin Central Semistate #3

 

2006 Results:

Edinburgh Sectional: 1st place (19 points)

Franklin Central Regional: 1st place (31 points)

Franklin Central Semistate: 3rd place (105 points)

IHSAA State Finals: 4th place (144 points)

 

Returning Runners (based on results from the Franklin Central Semistate):

Shelbi Burnett (11) â??? 14:25 (2nd place)

Kristen Marley (12) â??? 14:55 (13th place)

Sophie Paguette (10) â??? 15:17 (28th place)

Sarah Higgens (11) â??? 15:25 (37th place)

Nicole Kruezman (10) â??? 15:43 (55th place)

 

2007 Outlook:

Two years ago, Center Grove broke through the barrier and qualified for the state finals. The next year, the Trojans medaled by finishing fourth at Terre Haute. This season, CG could be in contention for the big wooden Indiana if all goes well. Shelbi Burnett, Kristen Marley, and Sarah Higgens return for their third straight season as the Trojansâ?? top trio. Though the Trojansâ?? 4×800 relay failed to improve upon its finish from the year before, most of the individuals had decent track seasons. Depth needs to be developed, but if it is, Center Grove could contend for the state crown.

 

#4 Lake Central Indians

New Prairie Semistate #1

 

2006 Results:

Hammond Gavit Sectional: 1st place (20 points)

Crown Point Regional: 1st place (26 points)

New Prairie Semistate: 3rd place (111 points)

IHSAA State Finals: 8th place (207 points)

 

Returning Runners (based on results from the New Prairie Semistate):

Megan Plenus (10) â??? 14:47 (4th place)

Dana Payonk (10) â??? 15:20 (9th place)

Kailey Jensen (11) â??? 15:48 (20th place)

Anna Bona (12) â??? 16:16 (45th place)

Mora Haddad (12) â??? 16:35 (62nd place)

Rachel Zajac (11) â??? 16:25 (63rd place)

Jackie Henderson (12) â??? 17:16 (115th place)

 

2007 Outlook:

A young, inexperienced Lake Central team took eighth last year after a few sub-par races. This yearâ??s squad should return with a great chance to finish on the podium, and perhaps even win the whole thing. The Indians bring back super sophomores Megan Plenus and Dana Payonk, both of whom individually qualified for the state finals in cross country and track. The team resurgence at LC continued in the spring as Plenus teamed up with Kailey Jensen, Anna Bona, and Rachel Zajac to finish All-State in the 4×800 meter relay. Expect the improvement to keep on rolling.


 

#5 Carroll (Fort Wayne) Chargers

New Haven Semistate #1

 

2006 Results:

Carroll (Fort Wayne) Sectional: 1st place (25 points)

Marion Regional: 1st place (22 points)

New Haven Semistate: 2nd place (84 points)

IHSAA State Finals: 9th place (214 points)

 

Returning Runners (based on results from the New Haven Semistate):

Chelsea Blanchard (12) â??? 14:18 (1st place)

Samantha Ginther (11) â??? 14:58 (4th place)

Abbey Bunnell (11) â??? 15:59 (34th place)

Samantha Simonson (12) â??? 16:08 (40th place)

Chelsie Norris (11) â??? 16:13 (46th place)

Audrey Hess (12) â??? 16:16 (49th place)

Rebecca Downs (11) â??? 16:31 (65th place)

 

2007 Outlook:

Carroll is a team that has hung around on the brink for many years and now appears ready for a breakthrough. The Chargers have a state championship contender in senior Chelsea Blanchard and another potential All-Stater in junior Samantha Ginther, who finished 18th last year at the state finals. Carroll is a definite podium possibility, and a very strong incoming freshman class should only help. The roster has a combined 15 state meet appearances in cross country alone, with the three seniors having already competed in three cross country state finals.

 

#6 Carmel Greyhounds

Franklin Central Semistate #4

Brebeuf Regional #3

 

2006 Results:

Carmel Sectional: 2nd place (43 points)

Noblesville Regional: 2nd place (50 points)

Franklin Central Semistate: 5th place (133 points)

IHSAA State Finals: 5th place (152 points)

 

Returning Runners (based on results from the Franklin Central Semistate):

Kayla McCurdy (11) â??? 14:41 (6th place)

Lauren Waterman (12) â??? 15:16 (27th place)

Kelly McCurdy (11) â??? 15:20 (32nd place)

Caren Charles (12) â??? 15:51 (64th place)

Kristen Schultz (11) â??? 15:57 (68th place)

Allie Baumer (12) â??? 16:18 (96th place)

 

2007 Outlook:

Carmel returns a good portion of last yearâ??s podium team, including the McCurdy sisters, who both finished in the top 25 at Terre Haute. With Lauren Waterman (13th in â??05), the Greyhounds have three All-Staters on their roster this season. Depth cost the â??Hounds a chance to move further up the podium last year, and even that should be improved this year. Kristen Schultz and Lindsay Brown, who did not run at the semistate, should help Carmelâ??s chances.



#7 DeKalb Barons

New Haven Semistate #2

 

2006 Results:

West Noble Sectional: 1st place (22 points)

Elkhart Central Regional: 2nd place (60 points)

New Haven Semistate: 4th place (106 points)

IHSAA State Finals: 10th place (257 points)

 

Returning Runners (based on results from the New Haven Semistate):

Autumn Beachy (10) â??? 15:28 (18th place)

Rachel Hissong (11) â??? 15:32 (20th place)

Emily Iddins (11) â??? 15:35 (21st place)

Emma Weiler (12) â??? 16:30 (64th place)

Chelsea Miller (11) â??? 17:23 (117th place)

Brittany Hanes (11) â??? 18:06 (136th place)

 

2007 Outlook:

DeKalb brings back a tough top three, all of whom have the potential to finish in the first 15 at the semistate. After that, the Barons have a tough team that should repeat last yearâ??s Top 10 state meet performance. However, the depth needs to improve if DeKalb is to end up on the medal stand. Autumn Beachy, who has been performing well in summer races, is primed for a breakout season. DeKalb will face the areaâ??s best competition all year long against Carroll (Fort Wayne).

 

#8 Indianapolis Chatard Trojans

Franklin Central Semistate #5

Brebeuf Regional #4

 

2006 Results:

Brebeuf Sectional: 2nd place (39 points)

Brebeuf Regional: 1st place (54 points)

Franklin Central Semistate: 4th place (130 points)

IHSAA State Finals: 7th place (202 points)

 

Returning Runners (based on results from the Franklin Central Semistate):

Carly Sobolewski (11) â??? 15:06 (17th place)

Lindsey Laconi (12) â??? 15:20 (31st place)

Angela Nebesny (11) â??? 15:38 (49th place)

Christine Kirby (10) â??? 15:39 (51st place)

Katie Rudolph (12) â??? 16:14 (88th place)

 

2007 Outlook:

After finishing sixth and eighth at the previous two semistates, Chatard broke through last year to the state finals. The Trojans also qualified for the state meet in the 4×800 relay and earned All-State honors with their sixth-place finish in that event. With the majority of that team back from last yearâ??s seventh-place cross country team, the Trojans could be on the podium if all goes well. Junior Carly Sobolewski is a potential All-Stater, and the rest of her teammates could contribute enough to receive medals. By the same token, one slip and Chatard could be done at the regional level. Such is life in Central Indiana.

 

#9 Franklin Central Flashes

Franklin Central Semistate #6

 

2006 Results:

Ben Davis Sectional: 1st place (31 points)

Franklin Central Regional: 2nd place (68 points)

Franklin Central Semistate: 8th place (187 points)

 

Returning Runners (based on results from the Franklin Central Semistate):

Karleen Ritchie (11) â??? 15:22 (32nd place)

Allison Blanck (11) â??? 15:33 (42nd place)

Christine Talhelm (12) â??? 15:35 (45th place)

Casey Ross (9) â??? 15:35 (46th place)

Danielle Dunlap (10) â??? 15:54 (64th place)

Brianna McKenney (10) â??? 16:09 (81st place)

 

2007 Outlook:

Franklin Central figures to be in the mix at its own semistate. The Flashes return six of seven from last yearâ??s semistate team that was eighth, 54 points back from fifth but just 10 back from the sixth-place spot that will advance this year. Without a true frontrunner, FC will need to rely on team tactics to succeed this year. After a great spring at 800 meters, it will be interesting to see how senior Christine Talhelm progresses.

 

#10 Culver Academies Eagles

New Prairie Semistate #2

                 

2006 Results:

Logansport Sectional: 1st place (48 points)

Culver Academies Regional: 2nd place (81 points)

New Prairie Semistate: 5th place (181 points)

IHSAA State Finals: 14th place (336 points)

 

Returning Runners (based on results from the New Prairie Semistate):

Alex Banfich (12) â??? 14:26 (1st place)

Kiley Trennepohl (12) â??? 15:35 (14th place)

Mary Peter (11) â??? 16:11 (40th place)

Elise Hoover (12) â??? 16:56 (90th place)

 

2007 Outlook:

A year removed from last yearâ??s injury-plagued season, Culver brings back four from its state finals team. The Eagles will also be boosted by the return of sophomore Willow Smith, who ran 16:05 and finished just 12 seconds behind Kiley Trennepohl at the Culver Invite. With two-time defending state champion Alex Banfich, Culver will have the benefit of scoring virtually four runners in every meet. With good senior leadership and better health, donâ??t be surprised if the Eagles make a run for the podium in October.

 

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South Bend Riley boys swimmers fifth in the nation

Posted on 26 July 2007 by alexanderscot.

The
National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association (NISCA) has released the
national dual meet rankings for the 2006-2007 swimming season, and the boys
swimming team from South Bend Riley placed fifth among Class 3 schools. The
rankings are calculated by actual times performed by the swimmers during the high
school swimming season.

The state
championship 200 freestyle relay foursome of Zack Stockman, Danny Lucero-Dixon,
Eric Blue, and Chris Pfaff certainly helped boost the point total for the
Wildcats, who were City, Northern Indiana Conference, and sectional champions. Riley,
as you may recall, placed eighth at the Indiana
state finals in February.

This is
the second year in a row the Wildcats were ranked in the countryâ??s Top 10. John
VanDriessche, who also coaches the South Bend Swim Club, is the head coach of
the Wildcats.

NISCA has
four different classes for public schools based on the number of enrolled
students. Class 3 consists of schools with between 1,400 and 1,900 students.

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Updated coaching changes for 2007

Posted on 26 July 2007 by alexanderscot.

Here is the latest list of coaching changes prior to the 2007 Indiana high school
football season (through July 25), courtesy of John Harrellâ??s football website:
 
TEAM
2006
COACH
2007
COACH
Alexandria
Matt
DeVault
Brad Hanner
Attica
Brad_Smith
Kevin
O’Shea
Ben
Davis
Tom
Allen
Mike
Kirschner
Benton Central
David
Black
Doug
Nelson
Bluffton
Rick
Mettler
Ben
Durham
Brebeuf
Matt
Giles
Ryan
Gallogly
Cascade
Derek
Moyers
Josh
Hagenow
Charlestown
Jeff
Purichia
Jason
Hawkins
Clarksville
Brian
Glesing
Brad
Troutman
Cloverdale
Jamie
Steffy
Kyle
Winkler
Columbia City
Matt
Furthmiller
Brian
Lewis
Crawford County
 
Brian
Ruble
Eastern
(Greentown)
David
Durkes
Josh
Edwards
Edgewood
Jon
Acton
Jerry
Bland
Evansville Central
Mike
Owen
Andy
Owen
Floyd
Central
Rusty
Cecil
Brian
Glesing
Frankfort
Brett
Colby
Tom
Potts
Franklin County
Kent
Grider
Brice
Sayne
Goshen
David
Wilson (interim)
Brent
Baldwin
Hamilton Southeastern
Rob
Cutter
Scott
May
Hammond
Adam
Chavez
Robert
Robinson
Hammond Gavit
Shane
Snyder
Del
Pittman
Hammond Noll
Mark
Peterson
Mike
Juscik
Heritage
Bob
Yager
Steve
Snodgrass
Indianapolis Howe
Academy
Kevin
Hutchins
Russ
Harpold
Knox
Steve
Snodgrass
Terry
Chestovich
Kokomo
Wayne
Lance Jr.
Brett
Colby
Lafayette Central Catholic
Ryan
Gallogly
Andy
Kennedy
Lafayette Jefferson
Fred
Kutruff
Blaine Bennett
Lapel
Ben
Durham
Nate
Andrews
Madison
Mike
Dowell
Ted
Leasor
Marion
Mark
Surface
Zach
Shay
Martinsville
Joe
Siderewicz
Fred
Kutruff
McCutcheon
Kevin
O’Shea
Ken
Frauhiger
Michigan City
Bob
Holmes
Craig
Buzea
Monrovia
Todd
Sconce
Kevin
Hutchins
North
Vermillion
Brian
Lewis
John
Johns
Pike
Keith
Wilkins
Derek
Moyers
Portage
Craig
Buzea
Mark
Peterson
Richmond
Richard
Bryant
Eric
Gillespie
River Forest
Dave
Blevins
Jeff
Bean
South Bend Riley
Ron
Metcalfe
Mike
Nate
Southmont
Mike
Gottsch
Desson
Hannum
Sullivan
Otto
Clements
Trent
Olson
Terre Haute South
Jay
Engle
Mark
Raetz
Tri-Central
Josh
Edwards
Mark
Burdsall
Union County
Dan
Briggs
Rich
Padgett
Vincennes Lincoln
Mike
Hidde
Jon
Heiden
Wawasee
Joe
Rietveld
Tom
Wogoman
West Washington
Darin
Farris
Phillip
Bowsman
 
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Phelps, Lochte, Hoff, Ziegler to seek national titles July 31-Aug. 4 at USA Swimming National Championships at the Nat

Posted on 25 July 2007 by alexanderscot.

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Phelps, Lochte, Hoff, Ziegler to seek national titles July 31-Aug. 4 at USA Swimming National Championships at the Nat

Posted on 24 July 2007 by alexanderscot.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. â??? More than 1,000 swimmers, including top U.S. Olympians, will travel to Indianapolis
for the 2007 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships July
31-Aug. 4 at the Indiana University Natatorium. Among the swimmers
expected at the meet are world record-holders Michael Phelps, Ryan
Lochte, Katie Hoff, Ian Crocker, and Kate Ziegler.
 
The event represents the last
long-course national championships before the 2008 Olympic
Trials. Along with naming the 2007 national champions, the meet will also serve
as the selection meet for the 2007 Japan International Grand Prix to be
contested Aug. 21-24 in Chiba,
Japan.
 
With
multiple world record-holders in attendance, Indianapolis will undoubtedly see some
incredibly fast swimming. On July 31, the 200-meter fly will be swum in the
presence of record-holder Phelps. The Aug. 1 schedule includes the 400
individual medley, an event that could potentially include the menâ??s (Phelps)
and womenâ??s (Hoff) world record-holders. Wednesday will also feature the 200 backstroke,
the event that launched Lochte into the individual world record club at the World
Championships.
 
On
Aug. 2, expect Crocker to swim his signature event, the 100 butterfly, where he
can defend his world record. Breaststroke will take center stage on Friday,
with Olympians Tara Kirk and Megan Jendrick expected to compete. The final day
of competition Aug. 4 is highlighted by the 200 IM, also a Phelps property, and
the 50 freestyle, starring defending world champion Ben Wildman-Tobriner.
 
Between
sessions each day, and following finals each evening, fans can enjoy the USA
Swimming Aqua Zone. The Aqua Zone is an outdoor exhibition featuring athlete
autographs, live radio remotes, interactive displays, giveaways, and sponsor
booths. Entrance to the Aqua Zone, located along New York Street, is free of charge.
 
Other
reasons to attend:
 
One year out
The
2007 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships will take place almost
exactly one year before the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China,
is expected to be the biggest sporting event in history. The meet offers an
opportunity for fans and spectators alike to catch U.S. Olympic heroes such as Phelps,
Hoff, Crocker, and Lochte as well as catch a glimpse of stars on the rise like Wildman-Tobriner
and the world-record-holding teenager Ziegler.
 
The worldâ??s fastest men/women
The
star-studded lineup in Indianapolis
will include a minimum of six long course world record-holders. Phelps, who is
fresh off four new individual world records at the World Championships, is
joined by newly crowned individual world record-holders Hoff, Ziegler, and Lochte.
Also swimming is the worldâ??s fastest man in the 100 fly, Crocker.
 
Come for the meet, stay for the fanfare
Open
between sessions and after finals each night, USA Swimmingâ??s Aqua Zone will be
a spectacle in itself. Boasting highlights such as athlete autograph sessions,
a visit by the Indianapolis Colts cheerleading squad, the Indianapolis Speedway
fan trailer, and a portable ice rink courtesy of the Indianapolis Ice, the
Nationals will be a major community event for the city of Indianapolis.
 
If these walls could talk
The
Indiana University Natatorium has seen its share of greatness, and its south
wall quite literally bears the marks of the achievements itâ??s seen. The main
competition pool has been proclaimed one of the fastest pools in the world,
with 93 American and 11 world records having been broken there. A total of 11
Olympic Team Trials have been held at the Natatorium since it opened in 1982.
The names of all the team members who have qualified in Indy also are inscribed
on the south wall of the Natatorium.
 
Lochte’s return
Before
the FINA World Championships in March, Lochte was best known for pushing world
record-holders Phelps and Aaron Peirsol to the wall race after race and
amassing a remarkable collection of silver medals. But Lochte turned heads and
shocked many when he unseated Peirsol, the American backstroke king, and set
his first individual long course world record at the FINA World Championships
by winning gold and climbing to the top of the podium in the 200 backstroke.
Lochte, who pulled out of the recent Santa Clara Grand Prix, will be swimming
in his first national meet since the stunning upset.
 
Making a splash in Indianapolis
The
USA Swimming Foundation will bring its national water safety initiative to Indianapolis for â??Make a
Splash Night� on Aug. 3. The event will feature Olympic gold medalist and world
record-holder Janet Evans and will include the announcement of â??Make a Splash
Water Safety Week� in Indianapolis.
 
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Phelps, Lochte, Hoff, Ziegler to seek national titles July 31-Aug. 4 at USA Swimming National Championships at the Nat

Posted on 24 July 2007 by alexanderscot.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. â??? More than 1,000 swimmers, including top U.S. Olympians, will travel to Indianapolis
for the 2007 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships July
31-Aug. 4 at the Indiana University Natatorium. Among the swimmers
expected at the meet are world record-holders Michael Phelps, Ryan
Lochte, Katie Hoff, Ian Crocker, and Kate Ziegler.
 
The event represents the last
long-course national championships before the 2008 Olympic
Trials. Along with naming the 2007 national champions, the meet will also serve
as the selection meet for the 2007 Japan International Grand Prix to be
contested Aug. 21-24 in Chiba,
Japan.
 
With
multiple world record-holders in attendance, Indianapolis will undoubtedly see some
incredibly fast swimming. On July 31, the 200-meter fly will be swum in the
presence of record-holder Phelps. The Aug. 1 schedule includes the 400
individual medley, an event that could potentially include the menâ??s (Phelps)
and womenâ??s (Hoff) world record-holders. Wednesday will also feature the 200 backstroke,
the event that launched Lochte into the individual world record club at the World
Championships.
 
On
Aug. 2, expect Crocker to swim his signature event, the 100 butterfly, where he
can defend his world record. Breaststroke will take center stage on Friday,
with Olympians Tara Kirk and Megan Jendrick expected to compete. The final day
of competition Aug. 4 is highlighted by the 200 IM, also a Phelps property, and
the 50 freestyle, starring defending world champion Ben Wildman-Tobriner.
 
Between
sessions each day, and following finals each evening, fans can enjoy the USA
Swimming Aqua Zone. The Aqua Zone is an outdoor exhibition featuring athlete
autographs, live radio remotes, interactive displays, giveaways, and sponsor
booths. Entrance to the Aqua Zone, located along New York Street, is free of charge.
 
Other
reasons to attend:
 
One year out
The
2007 ConocoPhillips USA Swimming National Championships will take place almost
exactly one year before the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China,
is expected to be the biggest sporting event in history. The meet offers an
opportunity for fans and spectators alike to catch U.S. Olympic heroes such as Phelps,
Hoff, Crocker, and Lochte as well as catch a glimpse of stars on the rise like Wildman-Tobriner
and the world-record-holding teenager Ziegler.
 
The worldâ??s fastest men/women
The
star-studded lineup in Indianapolis
will include a minimum of six long course world record-holders. Phelps, who is
fresh off four new individual world records at the World Championships, is
joined by newly crowned individual world record-holders Hoff, Ziegler, and Lochte.
Also swimming is the worldâ??s fastest man in the 100 fly, Crocker.
 
Come for the meet, stay for the fanfare
Open
between sessions and after finals each night, USA Swimmingâ??s Aqua Zone will be
a spectacle in itself. Boasting highlights such as athlete autograph sessions,
a visit by the Indianapolis Colts cheerleading squad, the Indianapolis Speedway
fan trailer, and a portable ice rink courtesy of the Indianapolis Ice, the
Nationals will be a major community event for the city of Indianapolis.
 
If these walls could talk
The
Indiana University Natatorium has seen its share of greatness, and its south
wall quite literally bears the marks of the achievements itâ??s seen. The main
competition pool has been proclaimed one of the fastest pools in the world,
with 93 American and 11 world records having been broken there. A total of 11
Olympic Team Trials have been held at the Natatorium since it opened in 1982.
The names of all the team members who have qualified in Indy also are inscribed
on the south wall of the Natatorium.
 
Lochte’s return
Before
the FINA World Championships in March, Lochte was best known for pushing world
record-holders Phelps and Aaron Peirsol to the wall race after race and
amassing a remarkable collection of silver medals. But Lochte turned heads and
shocked many when he unseated Peirsol, the American backstroke king, and set
his first individual long course world record at the FINA World Championships
by winning gold and climbing to the top of the podium in the 200 backstroke.
Lochte, who pulled out of the recent Santa Clara Grand Prix, will be swimming
in his first national meet since the stunning upset.
 
Making a splash in Indianapolis
The
USA Swimming Foundation will bring its national water safety initiative to Indianapolis for â??Make a
Splash Night� on Aug. 3. The event will feature Olympic gold medalist and world
record-holder Janet Evans and will include the announcement of â??Make a Splash
Water Safety Week� in Indianapolis.
 
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