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The Southbridge Swim Team defended their 2014 Prince William Swim League Purple Division championship title with a win on Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Urbanna Swim Club in Manassas. The Southbridge Seals captured their third divisional title in four years against tough competition from the Lake Manassas Blue Dolphins and the Urbanna Otters. The final score was Southbridge 3691.5, Lake Manassas 3397, and Urbanna 2711.5.
Michael Skaines, speaking for the Southbridge Swim Team board shared, “We are incredibly proud of all our swimmers, parents and loved ones who pitched in to make the 2015 season such a huge success.”
The 80 Southbridge swimmers in the water on Saturday recorded 34 “Top 25 County Times” for the league across all age groups and swim strokes. Additionally, 12 of Southbridge’s relay teams scored Top 25 times.
Greg Giovinazzo, in his second year as head coach stated, “Even though Southbridge is a small team, we have incredible swimmers who inspire and encourage each other to strive for both personal and team goals while maintaining a healthy competitive spirit, camaraderie, and above all else, good sportsmanship.”
The Seals are the official swim team of Southbridge on the Potomac located in Southbridge, Va., and includes swimmers from the Southbridge, Potomac Shores and other surrounding communities in southeastern Prince William County.
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