Sweet Home Swim Club athletes Novaleigh Adams, Sophie Burns, and Ryder Parr showcased their skills at the 11-14 Oregon State Championships held March 6-8. Burns, 12, had an impressive performance, placing in the top 10 for five events, while also competing at the Northwest Age Group Regionals soon after. Adams, also 12, excelled in her first state meet with several personal bests, including a significant time drop in the 200 Individual Medley. Parr, 13, also dropped time in all his races, demonstrating strong performances in the 200 and 500 freestyle events.

By the Numbers
  • Sophie Burns placed in the top 10 for five events: 5th (50 Fly), 6th (50 Back), 8th (100 Fly), 9th (100 Free), and 10th (200 IM).
  • Ryder Parr finished 12th in both the 200 and 500 freestyle and 28th in the 200 backstroke.
Yes, But

While all three athletes performed well, there is a question of sustainability in their time drops and whether they can maintain such improvements at future competitions.

State of Play
  • Sophie Burns is coming off a successful state meet and is transitioning to regional competitions in Federal Way, Washington.
  • Adams and Parr are also looking ahead to future meets after their strong performances at state.
What's Next

The swimmers will continue to prepare for upcoming competitions, while aims are set on improving their personal bests and achieving new goals in future meets.

Bottom Line

Sweet Home Swim Club athletes demonstrated remarkable talent at the Oregon State Championships, highlighting their potential for growth and future successes in the competitive swimming arena.