News Summary

The city of Clovis is gearing up to host the CIF State Swimming and Diving Championships, featuring local talents like Brandon Ha and Ava Bautista. With events set to begin at the Clovis Olympic Swim Complex, community support is building for these athletes as they strive for personal bests and representation of their schools. The championships promise thrilling competitions across various events as athletes aim to showcase their skills against the best in California.

Excitement Builds as Clovis Welcomes Local Swimmers for CIF State Championships

The city of Clovis is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host the CIF State Swimming and Diving Championships this weekend. Athletes from across California are set to take the stage, and we have some fantastic news for our local swimming community! Rodriguez High School’s very own Brandon Ha is making waves, ready to showcase his talent against the state’s best swimmers.

Brandon Ha: A Star in the Making

Brandon Ha, a junior at Rodriguez High School, has landed himself a spot in two highly competitive events at the championships: the 100-yard butterfly and the 100 backstroke. What’s even more impressive is that he has earned the top seed in the 100-yard butterfly with an astonishing time of 46.27 seconds. Heading into this event, all eyes will be on him as he looks to build on his success from last year.

Last year, during his sophomore year, Ha swam his way to the consolation championship in the 100-yard butterfly, finishing 10th overall with a time of 48.07 seconds. It’s worth noting that his time last year was faster than three other competitors who made it to the finals, showcasing his rapid improvement and the promise of an even stronger performance this time around.

In addition, Ha is not only the top seed in his butterfly event but also holds the fifth-best seed in the 100 backstroke with a time of 48.50 seconds. Expecting a whirlwind of fast-paced action from him, local fans are gearing up for what they hope will be a triumphant return to the state finals for Ha.

Other Local Talents Take the Plunge

Brandon isn’t alone in representing the local swimming scene! Rodriguez senior Ava Bautista will also make a splash in the 100 fly. She finds herself ranked 20th with a seeded time of 55.31 seconds. Ava competed in the same event last year and finished 14th, so she has her sights set on improving her ranking this season.

Another local talent to watch is Richard Lin from Vanden High School, who will showcase his skills in two events. He carries the 15th best seed in the 50 freestyle with a blazing time of 20.64 seconds and is also competing in the 100 freestyle where he’s seeded 23rd at 45.34 seconds.

Diving into the mix, we have Garrison Cruz from Vacaville, who is set to compete in the 1-meter diving event. Cruz has a seeded score of 340.90, placing him at 20th heading into the diving competition. With high stakes for everyone, this promises to be a thrilling showdown!

What to Expect This Weekend

The competitions will unfold at the Clovis Olympic Swim Complex, with diving kicking off on Thursday, followed by swimming prelims on Friday, and the finals taking center stage on Saturday. The atmosphere is built up with excitement, as student-athletes gear up to push their limits and showcase their talents on a grand stage.

As the championships draw near, support from family, friends, and local fans will undoubtedly boost the spirits of these exceptional athletes. It’s a fantastic opportunity for them to not only represent their schools but to also show their communities the hard work and dedication they’ve poured into their sport. Let’s cheer them on as they take the plunge into competition!

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