Area Sports
Barton takes ninth at districts, gets state berth
Published on Wed, Feb 13, 2008 by Gazette StaffRead More Sports
Jay Barton, the lone Sequim High athlete to advance to the West Central District Swimming/Diving Tournament in Renton Feb. 8-9, finished ninth overall and qualified for the state 2A/3A meet next weekend in Federal Way as a wild card.
Barton, a senior, scored 274.85 points to finish in the top 10. Though only the top six athletes advance to the state tourney, Barton’s score was good enough for a wild card berth.
In 2007, Barton qualified for the district meet but, unlike this season, didn’t qualify for the finals.
“I think Jay performed well, and I am proud of his achievements,” diving coach Susan Craig said.
Freshman Troy Neklason of Highline won the district title with 378.80 points.
Barton, a senior, scored 274.85 points to finish in the top 10. Though only the top six athletes advance to the state tourney, Barton’s score was good enough for a wild card berth.
In 2007, Barton qualified for the district meet but, unlike this season, didn’t qualify for the finals.
“I think Jay performed well, and I am proud of his achievements,” diving coach Susan Craig said.
Freshman Troy Neklason of Highline won the district title with 378.80 points.
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