The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Blazers Capture Second Place at Southern Regionals
3/2/2006 12:00:00 AM | Syncs
March 2, 2006
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The UAB synchronized swimming team captured second place at the Southern Regionals this past weekend held in Williamsburg, Va. The Blazers tallied 100 points, just behind the 103 score put up by Incarnate Word.
UAB had solid performances in the "A" figures, as Mariana Vigneron, Sara Petrov, Morgan Clarke, and Megan Kelly all finished in the top ten with scores over 78. Vigneron placed the highest, capturing fourth with her mark of 79.476.
The "B" figures continued the Blazers solid run in the event, as UAB placed four in the top eight. Andrea Dash highlighted the group, swimming an impressive second in the figures. Casey Lord, Vanessa Dash and Rebecca Johnson rounded out the swimmers for UAB.
The solo even saw a pair of Blazers receive high marks, as Sara Petrov claimed second in the event with a score of 89.55, just one point away from a winning mark. Just behind her was Maria Garcia, who captured fourth place with a tally of 86.333.
UAB dominated the duet routine, placing two teams in the top three of the event. Clark and Petrov took 1st, outlasting the field with a score of 88.500. Hallie Todd and Frances Holloran also performed well, capturing third with a score of 87.500. The Dash sisters also competed for UAB along with teammates Lord and Johnson, and placed in the top 10.
The trio portion of the Southern Regionals was also kind to UAB synchro, as the team of Kelly, Vigneron and Todd swam to a second place finish, scoring 86.833 during their routine.
The meet concluded with the team competition where the Blazers squad of Kelly, Garcia, Vigneron, Dash, Clarke, Petrov, Todd and Holloran captured first place with a score of 91.833.
The Blazers return to action this weekend, as they travel to Athens, Ga., to compete in the Georgia Invitational. For complete coverage, check www.uabsports.com.
