Columbus North swimmers sweep past Stars

BNL’s Garrett Gabhart posted two individual wins at Columbus North on Saturday.

COLUMBUS – Columbus North swept past Bedford North Lawrence during high school swimming action on Saturday.

The Bull Dogs posted a 139-44 win in the girls meet, then recorded a 102-81 triumph in the boys meet.

BNL’s Garrett Gabhart won twice in the boys meet. He took the 50-yard freestyle in 23.24, then touched first in the 100 backstroke in 57.39. He also teamed with Jayden Duke, Isaiah Conner and Oliver Brown to win the 200 medley relay in 1:52.24.

Isaiah Eicle was also a double winner for the Stars in the 200 free (1:58.56) and 500 free (5:23.53).

Ava Lipp was the lone winner for BNL in the girls meet as she cruised to the wall in 1:08.68 in the 100 backstroke.

“We had some fantastic days from Isaiah Eicle, Isaiah Conner, Garrett Gabhart and Jabrie Sullivan,” BNL coach Adam Young said. “All season and lifetime bests today. They just continue to get faster no matter what we throw at them.  

“We continue to have a lot of season and lifetime best performances. The next 3-4 weeks are the most important of the season. Christmas break makes or breaks your championship swims. We also will get a look at a couple of really good teams when we trek down to Jasper after Christmas. Very important stuff coming up.”

The Stars will visit Jasper on Dec. 28.