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VC Aquatics:
Top-Ranked Diving Team Preparing for Postseason
by Becky Wu
Jump! Spin! Twirl! Splash!
The VC diving team has been competing vigorously this season.
The divers are working harder than ever and are definitely showing
their abilities through swim meets. They are having a very successful
season. The teams went against Archbishop Riordan, Sacred Heart
Cathedral, Junipero Serra, and Notre Dame. The varsity girls are
undefeated and ranked number one in the WCAL. Senior Aimee
D'hondt said, "I'm so proud of my team. We worked
so hard and it is paying off."
Diving may seem like an easy and fun sport, but there are many
difficult techniques to learn. Each time a diver dives, they have
to increase the level of difficulty. The divers have to dive a
total of 6 times. "Diving is a hard sport, I mean I learned
a lot of different techniques-but it is still really hard. Especially
when lately it's been raining so much, the weather is horrible
and it gets really cold. I fell off the diving boards couple times
due to the wind and the rain. Fell right on my stomach. I love
hanging out with my friends though, it is what keeps me going,"
said senior Joanna Dennery.
Team bnding is also an important part of Diving. Senior coach
Cassie Walistch is well loved and respected by
her divers. She not only coached well, but also kept the team
bonding and energy. "I love Cassie, she is just amazing.
She is an excellent coach and I just have so much fun at practice.
The Santa Clara swim meet is by far my favorite meet. The only
part I don't like about diving is the attire, but I'll never wear
a speedo or whatever," said senior Justin Tedrick.
Senior Kourtnie Wiley, too, exclaimed, "Diving
is okay, at least it is in the water and I don't have to sweat.
I really enjoy the people on my team though. Santa Clare was really
fun. Cassie is great, love her, I learned so much from her."
The diving team is looking forward to CCS and the rest of the
swim meets.
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