swimhopper
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any thoughts on relays specifically?
Relay predictions at the state meet
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Well, I will get this thing going. I think St. I lost two from last year's medley. Does anyone know if they have swimmers to replace the two that graduated? St. Francis returns all 4 from last year's runner-up, but Coach Ransom may have a different lineup. Both Upper and St. X will probably not be as strong this year. St. F has to be the early favorite. The state record could be in trouble.
In the 200 free, St. F returns 3 of the 4 swimmers. This race comes down to relay starts. If they improve their starts, and they do not false start, they have a 4th swimmer to make them the early favorite. Again, the state record could be in trouble.
In the 400 free, I think this one could be wide open. X, Moeller, North Canton Hoover, Centerville, Upper, St. F, Strongsville will all be there in the final probably.
XSwimming1
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Moeller could be strong in the medley as well.
Here are my thoughts on the relays:
StI's - Will be interesting to see what Christian and Simcox do. Last year they both swam 3 relays. If they do this again, they should be top 8 in each of the 3 provided they can find some help. If they swim just 2 relays then the ones with these 2 will be good while the other will probably be hurting.
StX - has to replace 9 of 12 swims. Will be tough even for them. House will help with 2 spots, will need some others that didnt score at state to step up.
StF- will depend on how they split up the 3 top seniors and who steps up to fill in the holes.
Moeller - has 9 of 12 swims returning and adds Hodge. They should improve on all 3 relays with all being top 8 or better.
Centerville - Has a lot to replace and it does not appear they have enough returning top end swimmers to compete for a top 8 finish.
UA - Has a lot to replace but does have some returning talent. They will have to really step up though to compete. I don't think there is enough to get 3 top 8 finishes, maybe not even 2.
Solon - Will be interesting to see what they can accomplish with the medlay. 3 returners from 5th place, need a backstroker to step up.
Strongsville - Should be strong in the 400, will need some help stepping up in the other 2.
swimhopper
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I think Moeller will have a very strong 400 relay but I'm not sure they have enough sprinting ability to contest for a state championship in the 200 medley. I like their chances in the 400 free relay though.