Junior National Success!!!

Four McNeil swimmers travel to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the 2009 Speedo Short Course Junior National Swim Meet. I. Bishop, Z. Gunn, K. Morgan and R. Hobbins represented McNeil High School fabulously with some of the following swimming accomplishments...

I. Bishop
3rd in 100 breaststroke with 55.91
4th in 4 x 100 medley relay with 45.99 on anchor leg
8th in 200 breaststroke with 2:04.38
9th in 4 x 50 medley relay with 21.07 on anchor leg
28th in 200 IM with 1:52.56

Z. Gunn
4th in 4 x 100 medley relay with 56.76 on breast leg
5th in 200 breaststroke with 2:01.
6th in 100 breaststroke with 56.99
9th in 4 x 50 medley relay with 26.32 on breaststroke leg

K. Morgan
anchored 4 x 100 medley relay with 53.46
anchored 4 x 50 medley relay with 24.73

R. Hobbins
led 4 x 200 free relay with 1:55.06

Congratulations to those swimmers! They have worked extremely hard and deserve any and all success that comes their way. Way to go Mavs!!!

Houston TISCA Success!!!

Mavs,

What a great weekend! Not only did we demonstrate great swimming, but the McNeil Mavericks were fabulously represented in every category by 32 of the finest student-athletes that I have ever coached in my 10 years at McNeil HS. On at least two occasions I had coaches from the Houston and Dallas area go out of there way to find me and express there admiration and congratulations for the attitudes and performances of the McNeil HS athletes. I already knew that we were ready to compete with the best that the state of Texas has to offer, but to hear it from other coaches of perenial swimming powerhouses absolutely confirmed the feelings I have for our great team. Congratulations to everyone for their desevered success this weekend. Here are a couple of the high notes from this weekend...

- 22 out of 43 entered swims advance to finals(OVER HALF!!)

- 32 individual swims were personal bests for this year

- 22 individual swims were lifetime personal bests

- FIVE NEW SCHOOL RECORDS WERE SET!!!

1. Rachel Hobbins - 200 free - 1:56.58

2. Sammi Strohmeyer - 200 IM - 2:11.71

3. Ian Bishop - 200 IM - 1:56.22

4. Alexis Widacki - 50 free - 24.63

5. Alexis Widacki - 100 free - 54.27

Basically, we did exactly what we set out to do. We culminated a great fall by peaking precisely when we needed to. We have great kids on this team that are truly becoming amazing competitors. This exactly what we needed to motivate ourselves to push hard in our upcoming winter training. The hard work IS paying off. Whoever is willing to work the hardest CAN achieve their lofty goals. I am proud of everyone that has chosen to be committed to this team. Can't wait to see you tomorrow morning. Again, congratulations to you all.

Foss

Ropes Course 2009-2010

Another successful team building experience to start off the year!

Congratulations to all those that conquered your fear of heights and braved the dreaded "swing". It was truly awesome to see everyone working together to accomplish simple as well as difficult tasks. Working as a team to design what we think are the most important qualities of being a Maverick, is an experience that I am sure we will relive and revisit many times throughout our year. I thank you all for your stellar effort and dedication. See you in the pool on Monday. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

McNeil Swim Team Schedule 2009-10

***To View Meet Results click on the Meet Link***

9-24: Round Rock Dual Meet (@RR) - 5:00 PM

10-1: Stony Point Dual Meet (@ Rattan Creek) - 5:00 PM

10-3: Leander Dual Meet (@ Block House Creek) - 9:00 AM

10-9: AISD Invitational Meet (@UT) - 9:00 AM
10-10: Westwood Dual Meet (@ Anderson Mill) - 9:00 AM

10-22: Round Rock Invitational (@RR) - 9:00 AM

11-7: Temple Invitational - 9:00 AM

11-20 – 11-21: Conroe TISCA Meet at The Woodlands Natatorium - 10:00 AM

1-16: Winter Wildcat Invitational (@ Temple HS) - 9:00 AM

1-29 – 1-30: District XIV - 5A Swim Meet (@ UT)

2-12 – 2-13: Region IV - 5A Swim Meet (@ The Woodlands)

2-26 – 2-27: UIL State Meet (@ UT)

McNeil Swimming & Diving Roster 2009-10(updated)

Seniors: A. Widacki, A. Parinella, K. Barnes, L. Tran, Z. Jude, I. Cruickshank, I. Bishop, A. Lee

Juniors: K. Seibert, T. Bishop, A. Buzzard, T. Anderson, L. Nealon, A. Sinclair, E. Tagtow, L. Beal, T. Nguyen, T. Lapinski, B. Wiese, Jos. Nixon, Jor. Nixon, R. Lacombe, A. Nelson, C. McGowen, A. Benck

Sophomores: K. Morgan, M. Arroyo, M. Yarbrough, K. Bottoms, B. Banigan, S. Chin, O. Devalcourt, G. Green, Z. Gunn, J. Krusee, D. Barnes, S. Long, R. Hellmers, J. Jude, K. Goff

Freshmen: R. Hobbins, S. Strohmeyer, K. Banigan, M. Byrd, C. Nelson, K. Lewis, C. Sims, B. Hammock, E. Beier, G. Gavin, D. Dalke

Divers: L. Schmeisser, S. Seaman, C. Cummings

Team Manager: M. Freeburg

Again, I would like to thank everyone who showed up to tryout on Monday. Please believe that the decision making process for this roster was NOT an easy one. I completely understand that I have left off some great kids with good potential, but in the end the tough decision had to be made. No matter what, continue swimming. It is a rewarding sport no matter where you do it, or with whom you do it with.

I am still looking for one or two team managers. Anyone is welcome to apply. First right of refusal will go to kids that have been on the team in past years. Email me at utfoss9@yahoo.com if you are interested in the position. Good luck to you all and have a safe rest of the summer.

Coach Foss

Tryouts Complete!!!

Mavs,

Tryouts for the 2009 - 2010 McNeil Varsity Swimming & Diving team went FABULOUSLY today. McNeil HS was honored to have 61 high school athletes show up today to demonstrate their interest in representing our fine school. I was extremely impressed with everyone's talent, athleticism and effort. My decision will not be an easy one. The roster will be posted sometime on Wednesday of this week. Thank you so much for your time and interest in our program.

Coach Johnny Foss

Tryouts for 2009-2010 McNeil Swim Team

A reminder to all interested McNeil HS Swimming prospects...

Tryouts are July 13th at 7:00 AM at the Rattan Creek Pool

YOU MUST BRING...
1. Physical examination by a doctor
2. COPY of most recent report card(new swimmers only)
3. Swimming apparel and equipment(goggles, suit, cap, etc.)
4. Running apparel(shoes, shirt, shorts, etc.)
5. Phone number
6. Email Address(parent's AND swimmer's)

Please see the additional post about tryouts to find even further information.

Allow three hours for the tryout.

Questions should be directed towards Coach Foss' personal email address(utfoss9@yahoo.com)

Thank you, good luck, and see you at the pool.

McNeil - ALL AMERICANS

Congratulations to the following McNeil swimmers for being awarded...

All American !!!

Boys 200 yard Freestyle Relay
Ian Bishop
Conor Yarbrough
Ben Wiese
Sam Krusee
1:25.69

Boys 100 yard Breaststroke
Ian Bishop
57.85

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McNeil Swimmers that achieved All American consideration...

Boys 50 yard Freestyle
Sam Krusee - 21.30
Ian Bishop - 21.43

Boys 200 yard Medley Relay
Chris Mericas, Albert Lee, Ian Bishop, Sam Krusee
1:37.58

Boys 100 yard Backstroke
Chris Mericas
52.70

2009 Leadership in Social Studies Award!!!

Congratulations to McNeil Swimmers Alexis Widacki and Kasandra Casillas!!!

These students were nominated and selected for the 2009 Leadership in Social Studies Award. This award was not based solely on academic achievement but on the leadership, advancement, attitude and character the student has shown throughout the year.

AP Human Geography
Alexis Widacki

Pre-AP World Geography
Kasandra Casillas

McNeil Swim Team 2008-2009

Swimming & Diving Roster 2008-2009

Seniors:
S. Molleur, A. Rees, G. Long, C. Mericas, C. Gilbert, S. Krusee, B. Layman

Juniors:
A. Widacki, A. Parinella, K. Barnes, L. Tran, Z. Jude, C. Yarbrough, I. Cruickshank, I. Bishop, A. Lee

Sophomores:
K. Seibert, T. Bishop, A. Buzzard, T. Anderson, C. McGowen, L. Nealon, M. Freeburg, A. Sinclair, E. Tagtow, L. Beal, T. Nguyen, S. Seaman, L. Schmeisser, T. Lapinski, B. Wiese, Jos. Nixon, Jor. Nixon, E. Sikkema, A. Barnett, R. Lacombe, A. Nelson

Freshmen:
K. Morgan, M. Arroyo, M. Yarbrough, G. Green, K. Bottoms, B. Banigan, S. Chin, K. Casillas, O. Devalcourt, Z. Gunn, J. Krusee, D. Barnes, J. Jude, S. Long, R. Hellmers, K. Goff, C. Cummings

McNeil Swim Team 2008-2009 Schedule

***To View Meet Results click on the Meet Link***

9-24: R-Rock & Vista Ridge Tri Meet(@ RR) - 5 PM
9-27: Westwood Dual(away) - 9 AM
10-1: Leander & McCallum Tri Meet(@ Leander) - 5 PM
10-15: Stony Point Dual(home) - Cancelled
10-24: Round Rock Invitational - 9 AM
11-1: Temple Invitational - 9 AM
11-7: Austin ISD Invitational(@UT) - 9 AM
11-21 – 11-22: Coastal Bend TISCA(@ corpus) - 10 AM
1-17: Winter Wildcat Invitational - 9 AM
1-30 – 1-31: District 16 - 5A Swim Meet(@UT) - 9 AM
(BOYS - DISTRICT CHAMPS!!!)
2-13 – 2-14: Region IV - 5A Swim Meet - 9 AM
2-27 – 2-28: UIL State Swim Meet - TBA
(BOYS - 10th AT STATE!!!)

McNeil High School Swim Team Tryouts 2009

Monday, July 13th, 2009
7:00 am
Rattan Creek Pool
(Milwood Subdivision)

Bring appropriate attire for running and swimming.

All new swimmers must bring:
- a COPY of most recent report card(you will not get it back)
- a physical examination(forms can be found at http://www.roundrockisd.org/home/index.asp?page=673 . If you got your physical through McNeil HS you still have to bring a copy of the physical to tryouts. NO PHYSICAL...NO TRYOUT!

Tryout will last at least three hours.

For questions and concerns:
Johnny Foss
Head Swim Coach
utfoss9@yahoo.com
512.626.7448

Team Picture 2007-2008

Team Records - GIRLS - yards

GIRLS - YARDS

200 Medley Relay
K. Morgan, R. Hobbins, K. Seibert, S. Chin- Districts 1:49.19 1/2011

200 Freestyle
Sutton Marvin - Districts 1:51.27 2/2017

200 Individual Medley
Sutton Marvin - Aggieland  2:09.07  11/2016

50 Freestyle
Katie Morgan - Districts 23.98 1/2011

100 Butterfly
Meghan Strohmeyer - Regionals 58.47 2/2008

1 Meter Diving
Nicole Bogusch - 1 Meter Diving 488.20 1/2017

100 Freestyle
Alexis Widacki - Regionals 52.50 2/2010

500 Freestyle
Rachel Hobbins- Regionals 5:00.72 2/2010

200 Freestyle Relay
K. Morgan, A. Benck, K. Seibert, A. Widacki - Regionals 1:38.21 3/2010

100 Backstroke
Katie Morgan - Regionals 57.07 2/2012

100 Breaststroke
Anna Brunson - Regionals 1:07.79 2/2007

400 Freestyle Relay
K. Morgan, R. Hobbins, A. Benck, A. Widacki - Regionals 3:34.36 2/2010

Team Records - BOYS - yards

BOYS - YARDS

200 Medley Relay
N. Shomper, D. Sim, D. Johnston, C. Katzman - Regionals 1:34.93  2/2017

200 Freestyle
Jeff Terrell - State 1:40.96 3/1994

200 Individual Medley
Cameron Katzman - State 1:50.09 2/2019

50 Freestyle
Ross Sullivan - Districts 21.04 1/2015

1 Meter Diving
Cody Cummings - 294.45 1/2011

100 Butterfly
Ian Bishop - Regionals 52.85 2/2009

100 Freestyle
Ross Sullivan - State 45.16 2/2015

500 Freestyle
Tim Campbell - Regionals 4:43.09 3/1995

200 Freestyle Relay
C. Katzman, I. Frey, T. Akande, F. Pope - Regionals 1:25.65 2/2019

100 Backstroke
Cameron Katzman - TISCA 50.76 11/2018

100 Breaststroke
Zach Gunn - Regionals 56.76 3/2010

400 Freestyle Relay - C. Katzman, T. Shomper, M. Trevino, F. Pope  3:08.83  1/2019

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