SBCC swimming captures WSC No. 2 at Bakersfield

Santa Barbara City College's women's swimming team took first place in a ten-team field at the Western State Conference No. 2 Invitational held at Bakersfield College.

A number of SBCC swimmers set personal bests to lead the Vaqueros to the victory.  SBCC's women topped the field with 331.50 points while Bakersfield finished second with 297.

"I'm really proud of the way we swam today," said head coach Chuckie Roth.  "We were about 80% of our best times this season, which is very encouraging after our hardest week of training.  This group is special and I think we will have a really great end to this season."

Kelee Shimizu led the way for SBCC, taking first in the 1000 free and 500 free while placing second in the 100 fly.

Megan McKillicantook first in the 100 free with a time of 57.97 and place third in the 200 free and 200 IM with times of 2:06.06 and 2:25.82, respectively.

Emma Fraser, Dany Garza and Lily Riley all set personal bests in different events during the meet.  Fraser swam a 1:11.62 in the 100 back, Garza swam a 1:18 in the 100 breast and Riley swan a 1:11 in the 100 fly.

The Vaqueors have nearly two weeks off as their next meet will be on March 30 in WSC No. 3 at LA Valley.

WSC No. 2 Women's Swimming Team Results

1. Santa Barbara City College Santa Barbara City College 331. 50

2. Bakersfield College Bakersfield College 297

3. Cuesta College Cuesta College 266

4. Ventura College Ventura College 235

5. Citrus College Citrus College 203

6. Allan Hancock College Allan Hancock College 174

7. Santa Monica College Santa Monica College 147

8. College of the Canyons College of the Canyons 111. 50

9. LA Valley College LA Valley College 99

10. Los Angeles Pierce Los Angeles Pierce 61